Property description
An IMPOSING GRADE II listed nine bedroom PERIOD MANOR HOUSE situated on the EDGE OF DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK. This STUNNING PROPERTY has in recent years been run as a small country house hotel but could easily return to a spacious family home, subject to the necessary change of use. The property sits in grounds of approximately THREE ACRES, predominantly lawn with mature well established flower and shrub beds and borders. There is a pretty rose garden, two paddocks and former tennis court. A charming coach house and stable within the grounds with grooms accommodation above which could provide a useful annexe or holiday let subject to the necessary planning consents.
LOCATION:
Easy access to Dartmoor National Park and the gateway between the historic Stannary town of Tavistock and town of Okehampton the property is only 30 minutes drive of the Cathedral City of Exeter which offers comprehensive retail and business outlets, as well as road, rail and air links. The cities of Truro and Plymouth are both approximately one hour away by car. The village of Bridestowe offers a public house, primary school and local store and Post Office. There are beautiful walks and for those who enjoy cycling the 'Granite Way' cycle trail is only a short distance from the property. Public schools include Shebbear College, Nr. Holsworthy, Kelly College, Tavistock, and for girls St. Josephs in Launceston.
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Arched doorway leads to:
HALLWAY:
Impressive vaulted railings. Exposed beams to walls with period style high level shelf. Stairs to first floor. Bakerlite switches. Door to:
DRAWING ROOM - 21' 8'' max x 14' 9\" (6.60m max x 4.49m)
Currently used as guest lounge area. Substantial stone inglenook fireplace with bread oven. Exposed floor boards. Beamed ceiling. Windows to front and side, one with a window seat. Double multi-paned glazed door leading to:
DINING ROOM: - 16' 11'' x 15' 2\" (5.15m x 4.62m)
The dining room has views over the rose garden and views to countryside beyond. Exposed floorboards. Further glazed door to rear. Radiator. Wall light point. Decorative coving.
BAR: - 17' 9'' max x 14' 11\" (5.41m max x 4.54m)
A cosy bar area with substantial granite fireplace with ornamental lit bread oven. Beamed ceiling. Window to front. Radiator.
BREAKFAST ROOM: - 15' 2'' x 14' 9\" (4.62m x 4.49m)
Original beamed ceiling. Granite fireplace with later brick arch detailing, bread oven and mantel shelf over. Wide window to front with views over front lawns and countryside beyond. Feature exposed stone wall. Radiator. Wall light points.
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The main entrance hallway leads into a rear hallway. Radiator. Telephone point.
GUEST CONVENIENCES - LADIES: - 10' 6'' (in total) x 6' 1\" (1.98m x 1.85m)
Timber latch door. Vanity sink set into wooden dressing table. Dado rail. Decorative tiled splash backs. Door to low level wc. Obscure glazed window to rear. Radiator.
GUEST CONVENIENCES - GENTS: - 6' 4'' x 3' 0\" (1.93m x 0.91m)
Timber latch door leads to wash room with wall mounted wash hand basin. Decorative tiling. Door to wc, low level suite (2'7\" x 6'4\".)
OFFICE: - 10' 1'' x 9' 10\" (3.07m x 2.99m)
Accessed from the rear hallway. Useful office area. Window to rear aspect. Feature exposed stone wall. Radiator. Latch door to:
KITCHEN/UTILITY AREA:
UTILITY AREA: - 13' 6'' x 9' 6\" (4.11m x 2.89m)
Currently divided into three sections including wine cellar. Dishwashing area with plumbing for automatic dishwasher, shelving and stainless steel sink. Window to rear.
BOILER ROOM:
Accessed via inner hallway currently used as for storage. Housing 'Potterton' boiler and water filtration system and all central heating controls.
UTILITY AREA: - 9' 6'' x 6' 0\" (2.89m x 1.83m)
Painted stone wall. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Window to rear. Radiator. Space for fridge.
KITCHEN: - 11' 0'' narrowing to 6' 0\" x 16'7\" (3.35m narrowing to 1.83m x 5.05m)
Fitted with a range of stainless steel worksurfaces and shelving. Large Aga and industrial sized Range. Fully tiled. Extractor fan. Door to rear. Stainless double sink and drainer. Space for fridge. Latch door to pantry which measure 4'7\" x 2'11\" (1.40m x 0.89m)
PANTRY: - 4' 7'' x 2' 11\" (1.40m x 0.89m)
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The kitchen is currently designed to accommodate a large number of guests for the hotel but could be a warm inviting family kitchen if refitted with a more contemporary kitchen.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION:
Private external entrance, also accessed from the breakfast room.
HALLWAY: - 3' 2'' x 10' 9\" (0.96m x 3.27m)
Door to front. Radiator. Door to:
SITTING ROOM: - 15' 5'' x 15' 3 (4.80m x 4.64m)
This room is full of character with stone fireplace housing a large wood burner. Dual aspect with window to both sides. Beamed ceiling. Feature exposed beams to wall recess. Cupboards and shelving in a traditional style built into alcove. Radiator. Television point. Door to:
BEDROOM: - 11' 6'' x 11' 7\" (3.50m x 3.53m)
Exposed beams. Window to side. Television point. Door to:
EN-SUITE: - 7' 8'' x 6' 0\" (2.34m x 1.83m)
Fitted with a white period style suite comprising low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with mixer shower over. Fully tiled. Window to side. Heated towel rail. Vanity cupboard built into window recess.
FIRST FLOOR:
LANDING:
Arts and craft style staircase leads to the first floor landing with medieval style mullion window to front aspect. Exposed beamed ceiling. Velux window. Exposed beams to walls. Radiator. Storage cupboard. Large airing cupboard.
BEDROOM 1: - 15' 7'' x 15' 4\" (4.75m x 4.67m)
Lovely dual aspect room with windows to front and side with far reaching country views. Exposed beamed to ceilings. Radiator. Built in wardrobe. Latch door to:
BATHROOM: - 6' 6'' x 6' 1\" (1.98m x 1.85m)
Period style suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with mixer shower over. Part tiled. Heated towel rail. Window to front aspect with deep timber sill. Beam ceiling.
BEDROOM 2: - 16' 11'' x 11' 4\" (5.15m x 3.45m)
Window to side with views over the rose garden and countryside beyond. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. Door to:
BATHROOM:
Fully tiled and recently re-fitted with a contemporary style suite comprising panelled enclosed bath with mains fed over sized shower head over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled. Window to rear.
BEDROOM 3:
Three windows to rear aspect. Two radiators. Two built in wardrobes. Wall light points. Door to:
BATHROOM: - 8' 4'' x 4' 6\" (2.54m x 1.37m)
Panelled enclosed bath with mains fed shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled. Window to rear.
BEDROOM 4: - 13' 4'' x 11' 1\" (4.06m x 3.38m)
Window to front with far reaching views. Beamed ceiling. Built in wardrobe. Radiator.
BATHROOM: - 6' 1'' x 7' 6\" (1.85m x 2.28m)
Panelled bath. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Feature recess to the rear of the bath. Fully tiled. Separate shower cubicle with electric shower.
BEDROOM 5: - 17' 4'' max x 9' 11\" (5.28m max x 3.02m)
Built in wardrobe. Window to rear. Radiator. Beamed ceiling. Door to:
SHOWER ROOM: - 7' 4'' x 3' 11\" (2.23m x 1.19m)
Corner wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Shower cubicle with electric shower. Heated towel rail. Feature beams.
BEDROOM 6: - 10' 8'' x 7' 4 (3.25m x 2.23m)
Window to front aspect. Built in wardrobe. Partially tiled. Beamed ceiling. Door to:
SHOWER ROOM: - 8' 8'' x 2' 11\" (2.64m x 0.89m)
Coloured suite comprising, pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Shower cubicle. Fully tiled. Heated towel rail.
REAR LANDING:
Feature stone wall and fireplace. Emergency exit to side. Wall light points. Radiator.
BEDROOM 7: - 13' 2'' x 11' 11\" (4.01m x 3.63m)
Window to side aspect. Door to:
BATHROOM: - 7' 10'' x 4' 10\" (2.39m x 1.47m)
Panelled enclosed bath with mains fed shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled. Window to side aspect.
BEDROOM 8: - 15' 6'' x 15' 0\" max (4.72m x 4.57m max)
Lovely bedroom full of character with a feature exposed stone wall and fireplace. Windows to front and side with far reaching rural views. Built in cupboard. Exposed beams. Radiator. Television point. Door to:
BATHROOM: - 8' 8'' x 4' 11\" (2.64m x 1.50m)
Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Panelled bath with mixer shower over. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled. Window to side.
OUTSIDE:
The property is accessed by an elegant sweeping driveway which leads to parking at the front and rear of the property providing ample parking. To the rear there is a delightful coach house and stable which could be converted into a holiday let or annexe subject to the necessary planning permissions.
STORE ROOM 1:
Stone floor.
STORE ROOM 3: - 25' 1'' x 14' 7\" (7.64m x 4.44m)
Previously a stable. Stone floor. Drainage grooves?? Window and door to front.
STORE ROOM 2: - 14' 0'' x 10' 9\" (4.26m x 3.27m) to first ground floor.
Window and door to front aspect. Previously a stable with stable fittings. Wooden staircase lead to:
FIRST FLOOR AREA: - 19' 10'' x 14' 5\" (6.04m x 4.39m)
Wooden flooring. Previously a hayloft and stable quarters. Feature fireplace.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS:
Formal lawned area to the front of the property provides far reaching rural views to surrounding countryside. Fully enclosed lawned area, previously a tennis court and could be used for a permanent marquee. A beautiful formal rose garden centered around a decorative pergola lies to the side of the property. There are two further paddocks and a large vegetable garden which currently supplies many of the vegetables used at the hotel. In all the grounds amount to approximately three acres.
SERVICES:
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage.
Property Features :
- Country Manor House
- Edge of Dartmoor
- Magnificent Views
- Approximately Three Acres of Grounds
- Nine En-Suite Bedrooms
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