The Moorings

The Moorings is a very special family home, completed in 2020 and built to an exceptionally high standard. The house is surrounded by lovely mature gardens and the plot occupies a private and secluded position of about 1 acre on the edge of the popular hamlet of Hewton. The views are quite spectacular with a far-reaching aspect down the Tamar Estuary. The Moorings faces due south and was designed by the acclaimed local architect, Lucy Harman. The house has a nautical feel throughout and all the wood is oak. There is cedar cladding on the south-facing façade and the eastern facade, facing the lane is faced with local stone.

The property is protected from the quiet rural lane by solid, double wooden gates. Beside the house is extensive parking, below which is further parking and a double car port and twin single garages. The solid oak, double front doors to the house are particularly impressive and enhance the outstanding first impressions further. Off the stair-cased hallway are the drawing room, study and cloakroom/WC. Beyond is the dining room with a galleried landing above. This gives a wonderful light, bright and spacious feeling and is ideal for entertaining.

Concertina doors lead out to the south-facing terrace with fabulous estuary views. Beyond is the open plan kitchen/living room that forms the focal point to the home. Two sets of patio doors (that clip back magnetically) lead out to the south and west facing terraces. All the kitchen appliances are Neff and include three ovens (one is a combi), fridge, dish washer and freezer. Within the central island is an induction hob and an extractor fan.

The views out across to the Tamar Estuary are quite outstanding. Behind the kitchen is the utility room and back door, off which are the WC/cloakroom and plant room. The house has an oil-fired boiler with photo-voltaic panels on the roof to heat the water and underfloor heating. The walls are double insulated and double cavity. Downstairs the rooms have underfloor heating and every room is zoned.

Stairs rise to the first floor, off which are five bedrooms and a family bathroom, with both bath and shower. The principal bedroom has its own private balcony with an over-head canopy. It has a high, vaulted ceiling, extensive built-in cupboards and an en suite shower room.

The guest bedroom suite also has its own private balcony and a high ceiling with fitted wardrobes. It also has an en suite shower room and both bedrooms enjoy breath-taking estuary views. There are three further bedrooms, with one having its own en suite shower room. All the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.

The property currently has a planning restriction in place. Please call for further details.

Gardens and grounds
Outside, there are two fabulous terraces, one facing due south overlooking the estuary and the other facing west and ideal for entertaining. In front of the house is a terraced lawn. There is a top decking area that is gravelled and also a BBQ area. The garden has been designed to be relatively low maintenance.

Bere Alston or Bere Ferrers train stations are about 2 miles away providing a branch line connection to Plymouth with transfer to inter-city rail connections (London Paddington from 3 hours). Exeter is about 49 miles by car via the A30 to join the M5. Exeter St Davids railway station provides a direct link to London Paddington from 2 hours. Exeter Airport provides a
plane link to London City Airport in about 50 minutes.

The villages of Bere Alston and Bere Ferrers are nearby and both offer train services to Plymouth. There are 2 convenience stores, post office, butchers and chemist shops, doctors' surgery, 2 pubs, primary school, garage and several churches. More comprehensive amenities are found in Tavistock (about 8 miles away) and Plymouth (about 14 miles away).

There are a number of educational options at primary and secondary level within a close range. Mount Kelly Foundation (2 ½ - 18) is situated in Tavistock 8 miles away, with two further primary schools and one secondary school.

The property is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Site. The River Tamar, which is tidal to well beyond this point, provides excellent opportunities for watersports. Within a short walking distance from Hewton is Weir Quay where there is a sailing club, boatyard and deep water moorings on the river. The area provides many and varied opportunities for walking, riding and fishing. Both Bere Alston and Bere Ferrers have parks for children and there are a wide range of very active local clubs including tennis, art, gardening and bridge.

Plymouth is about 14 miles away and provides a wide variety of boating and yachting facilities with a choice of marinas including Sutton Harbour, Mayflower, Plymouth Yacht Haven and King Point. The western edge of Dartmoor National Park is about 9 miles away. There are golf clubs at Yelverton, Tavistock and St. Mellion.

From Tavistock follow the A390 Callington Road for about 2 miles. At the Harvest Home pub turn left and at the next crossroads turn left again, signed to Bere Alston. On entering the village turn left signed to Weir Quay and Hewton. At the next crossroads proceed straight over signed to Hewton. Beside Pentillie View bear left. At the T-junction turn left, then follow the white 'Hewton' signs straight ahead until you see the stables and Riverview on your left. At the sharp left-hand bend, with the high stone wall in front of you, bear right and as you round the bend in the road the entrance into The Moorings is straight ahead, with Hewton House on your left.

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