4 bedroom house

A detached 4 bedroom cottage with gardens and connected paddock extending to 0.73 of an acre, bordering an area of stunning natural beauty within the Dartmoor National Park and the historic clapper bridge of Postbridge.
The home is currently run as a successful holiday let with regular bookings due to this fantastic moorland location in the heart of Dartmoor. EPC Band D

Situation And Description - Dart Cottage is a detached cottage with gardens and connected paddock extending to 0.73 of an acre, bordering an area of stunning natural beauty within the Dartmoor National Park and the historic clapper bridge of Postbridge.

The cottage is a Duchy Lease property with a rental figure of £275/ month with 40 years remaining. The home is currently run as a successful holiday let with regular bookings due to this fantastic moorland location in the heart of Dartmoor.

The views from the grounds are a particular feature and look out over the East Dart River up to the open moors beyond. Dart Cottage is located in the village and is a short walk from the village stores/post office and the pub. The village is also approximately midway between Exeter and Plymouth City (21 miles approx.) making it ideal for commuting and leisure activities including Exeter airport.

Accommodation - Entrance door to lobby with Stable entrance door; opening to reception hall. Hallway with window to the side; and stairs to the first floor. Understairs cupboard. further store and cupboard. Ground floor cloakroom with low level WC and wash hand basin.

Drawing room with window to the garden and views, sliding door to the study and door to the hallway. Study with dual aspect windows to the gardens. Sitting room with door and window to the garden and views, fireplace with woodburner insitu.

Sitting/dining room with window to the front, fireplace recess and cupboard, fitted cupboards and worktops - opening to the Kitchen. This room has dual aspect window to front and side. It has a fitted kitchen with worktops, space for cooker, washing machine and fridge; sink with drainer and mixer tap, tiled larder cupboard, Oil fired Aga. Pantry with window and shelving. Boot room with door to the rear garden, storage cupboard, potential utility room and chimney breast.

On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, dressing room a family bathroom and a laundry room.

Outside - The property is approached from a side cobbled and gated courtyard which leads to the entrance door, garden and sliding door of the detached barn/garage. Further off road parking can be found on the side boundary next to the paddock.

The main garden enjoys a southerly aspect and views over the surrounding landscape and the wonderful 13th century clapper bridge over the East Dart River. The gardens are mainly lawned with established trees and colourful shrubs which are divided by planted borders.

There are further useful outbuildings including a shed and kennels within an enclosure. The paddock extends from a five bar gate and borders the river path and the road with further desirable views.

To the rear of the property is a barn/garage and a further connected store which hides the oil tank and offers further useful storage with access from the side lane.

Services - Mains electricity, private water (bore hole); private drainage (septic tank) and oil central heating.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags Totnes property office on .

Tenure - The property is being offered with a Housing Act 1988 lease granted by the Duchy of Cornwall with 40 years left to run. The rent is £275/month. Please note that Duchy Leases are not mortgageable. For further details, please contact Stags.

Directions - From our Yelverton Office proceed to the village of Postbridge on the B3212 passing over the moors and through Princetown. Upon reaching the village and passing the post office/stores on the left continue over the river bridge and the property will be found on the right marked by a Stags for sale sign



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