Criptor

Impressive, secluded moorland property within the Dartmoor National Park. 5 bedroom country house, traditional barns and stables, in 7.25 acres. Stunning far reaching panoramic views. Superb outriding and walking.

Criptor is situated in a stunning moorland position, with breath-taking panoramic views within the picturesque Dartmoor National Park. Yelverton is 4 miles to the southwest offers a supermarket, traditional butchers, doctors, dentist and an 18 hole golf course. Princetown is 6 miles to the northeast offering a general stores and post office, public house, cafés, take away, primary school, museum and visitor centre. The historic market and stannary town of Tavistock, gateway to the World Heritage Site, is 7 miles to the northwest, offering a variety of individual shops, high-end chain stores, pannier market, delicatessen, supermarkets, an excellent range of recreational, medical and education facilities, including another 18 hole golf course, swimming pool, hospital, primary and secondary schools, both state and private. The cities of Exeter 46 miles northeast and Plymouth 14 miles southwest, both offer a more comprehensive range of educational, cultural, recreational, and shopping facilities.

Criptor provides a truly rare opportunity to purchase a hidden gem within the picturesque Dartmoor National Park.
Set in the heart of the moor, Criptor house dates back to 1906 and is of traditional stone construction with later concrete block cavity wall extensions, making it a spacious, comfortable and flexible equestrian property in some of the best riding and walking countryside the southwest has to offer.

The panoramic views from the property are stunning, overlooking the rugged, yet picturesque Dartmoor landscapes and the Devon countryside to the hills of Bodmin moor beyond. Whichever window in the house you look out from is a delightful vista.

The appealing and well-appointed accommodation benefits from LPG gas central heating and Upvc double glazing and briefly comprises: Entrance porch / boot room; a dual aspect room, tiled floor, slate seats / shelf, utility room; built in wall and base units, sink, space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Entrance Hall; cloakroom cupboard, kitchen / breakfast room; a dual aspect room with views to the moors and overlooking the courtyard, fitted wall and base units under solid beech worksurfaces, 1½ bowl ceramic sink and drainer, built in dishwasher, range master range cooker with electric ovens and gas hob. Daewoo American style fridge/freezer, wine rack, matching breakfast bar and tiled floor. Study; window to the side, Family bathroom; whirlpool bath, W/C, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Sitting / Dining Room; exposed granite fireplace with woodburning stove, beam ceiling and windows to the rear with stunning panoramic views. Sun room; a triple aspect room enjoying far reaching panoramic views.
On the first floor: landing and corridor, with doors leading off to the bedrooms which all enjoy stunning panoramic far reaching views over Dartmoor and also Bodmin Moor beyond. Master bedroom; a dual aspect room to the side and front. En suite bathroom, jacuzzi style bath, shower cubicle, W/C, vanity unit with wash hand basin. Bedroom 2; window to the front, Bedroom 5; window to the side overlooking the land to the tors beyond. Shower room, shower cubical, W/C, vanity unit with wash hand basin. Bedroom 4 window to the rear overlooking the courtyard and the tors beyond. Bedroom 3 window to the front.

Gardens - The property is accessed from the parish road, over a long track across the picturesque open moorland, leading through a gated entrance into the courtyard at the rear of the house. At the front of the house is large paved patio which is ideal for relaxing, alfresco dining and entertaining whilst enjoying the breath-taking views. The garden is mainly lawn interspersed with specimen shrubs and trees.

Buildings - The buildings are arranged on three sides and the courtyard at the front of the house.

Grade Ii Listed Barn - Grade II listed Former Farmhouse barn and divided into:
Two storey Traditional Barn: 17.28m x 4.59m (56’8 x15’0)
With an adjoining Single Storey Barn: 8.61m x 4.34m (28’2 x 14’2)
Lean to Store: 2.8m x 1.15m (9’2 x 3’9)

Single Storey Barn: 4.33m x 3.92m (14’2 x 12’10)
Housing the private water supply filtration
Lean to Store: 4.15m x 1.88m (13’7 x 6’2)
Traditional Barn / Stable: 5.66 x 4.46m (18’6 x 14’7)
Adjoining Stable / Store: 6.32m x 3.30m (20’8 x 10’9)

Timber Stable Blocks Comprising of:
Box 1: 3.68m x 3.57m (12’0 x 11’8)
Box 2: 5.30m x 3.60m (17’4 x 11’9)
Box 3: 3.62m x 3.10m (11’10 x 10’2)

The Land - The land extends to approximately 7 acres which surrounds the house and buildings.

Service - Water – Private Borehole
Electricity – Mains
Drainage – Septic Tank
Telephone and Broadband – BT Connection
Heating – LPG Gas Central heating and woodburning stoves
Council Tax – Band E

Tenure - West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0BZ
Tel:

Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9JQ
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Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property Tel:



Marketed by: D. R. Kivell Country Property, Tavistock