5 bedroom house

A wonderfully situated moorland cottage with outbuildings, paddock and separate bothy all set in 1.2 acres. Versatile Character Home, Hugely Picturesque Moorland Setting, 3 Double Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Separate 2-Bedroom Bothy Annexe, Garage and Outbuildings, Gardens and Separate Paddock, Spectacular Far-reaching Views, Peaceful and Private Position, Annexe, Home Office or Income Potential, Direct Access To Dartmoor. EPC Band: G

Situation - This detached home occupies a peaceful and hugely picturesque setting in the desirable moorland hamlet of Horndon, positioned along a no-through road. The property boasts some spectacular uninterrupted views of Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. Ideally situated for exploring all the the moors has to offer, the property is within half a mile of open moorland to the north. Mary Tavy village is around 2 miles away, providing day-to-day amenities including a shop, post office, pub and primary school. The thriving and hugely popular market town of Tavistock is 5 miles to the southwest, offering a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly. The cathedral city of Exeter lies some 37 miles to the northeast, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links and the M5 motorway.

Description - This versatile property on the edge of Dartmoor comprises a detached cottage of immense character with various outbuildings, paddock and a separate 2-bedroom ancillary dwelling, amounting to 1.2 acres in all (see our location plan). Believed to be three former mine worker cottages, the property occupies a southwest-facing site, thereby benefiting from 180° views of the surrounding landscape which can be enjoyed from each of the reception and bedrooms. Surrounding the cottage are gardens, outbuildings and a converted bothy offering tremendous scope as an annexe, home office or income stream. An enclosed paddock offers further possibilities for those interested in keeping animals, including horses and ponies, or those wishing to create a smallholding lifestyle.

Accommodation - Full of warmth and character, there are traditional period elements throughout the cottage such as fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and ledged and braced doors, in addition to modern fixtures and fittings including new timber double glazed sash windows. An entrance porch leads into the dining room where there are doors to the sitting room and inner hallway, plus stairs leading to the first floor. The sitting room features a stone fireplace with inset multifuel stove. Off the inner hall, the kitchen is fitted with several units and cupboards including spaces for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer, plus an integral 4-ring electric hob with oven beneath. A separate utility provides space for the laundry appliances and leads on to a modern ground floor bathroom. Also on the ground floor is a further reception with multi-fuel stove, currently set up with a secondary range of kitchen units. off the main first floor landing are two double bedrooms, both of which take advantage of the breath-taking views and one of which has a modern en-suite shower room. The larger bedroom has a door on the far side leading to a second smaller landing, accessible from the reception below, which in turn leads to the third bedroom, which also benefits from en-suite facilities and a walk-in wardrobe.

Outside - A gated parking area provides parking for several vehicles and a detached garage with power and lighting. Steps lead to an upper garden where there is access to a large outbuilding and the converted bothy. The outbuilding is divided into two halves at present, both with power, lighting and water (and one with plumbing for an appliance), and these could be utilised for workshop or stable use, amongst others. The rear garden contains a summer house and shed, and leads onto the adjoining paddock. The side and front gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with two planter beds and a sheltered patio, ideal for enjoying summer evenings. Attached to the cottage are two further outbuildings.

The Bothy - Offering huge flexibility, the self-contained Bothy conversion is comprised of an entrance hall, open-plan kitchen/reception room with multifuel stove, two double bedrooms and a modern shower room. This conversion would make an excellent annexe, holiday letting income stream or home office suite.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (cesspit). LPG-fired central heating.



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