4 bedroom house

An incredible opportunity to purchase a four-bedroom family home situated in one of Dartmoors most sought-after villages. The property, that sits in a large plot, benefits from a large entrance hallway, sitting room, four double bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms, kitchen/dining room, utility room garage and multiple outbuildings. There is scope to extend the property with the current owners having had consent granted, now lapsed, to extend the property and create more living space. EPC Band E

Situation - Higher Cross occupies a superb, elevated position on the fringes of the popular Dartmoor village of Manaton. Manaton is surrounded by beautiful moorland countryside, being a combination of open moorland with rugged tors contrasted by sheltered wooded valleys and shallow coombes. Manaton has a strong community with a fine 15th Century parish church adjoining the village green, church hall and a well-regarded pub with shop.

The well-known moorland town of Widecombe-in-the-moor lies less than 3 miles distant and has a wider range of shops, services and amenities. The town of Bovey Tracey (4 miles) has an excellent range of shops and facilities whilst the market town of Newton Abbot (11 miles) with its mainline railway station on the London Paddington line together with extensive facilities and further shopping.

Description - A well-presented four-bedroom family home that comprises of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large sitting room and separate kitchen/dining room. The key aspect of Higher Cross that makes it so special in todays market is its large plot of over half an acre that has access directly onto Dartmoor National Park as well as having uninterrupted views from all aspects of the property.

Accommodation - Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a bright and spacious entrance hall giving access into the main house, fourth bedroom that is currently being used as a study and the family shower room. Leading trough from the entrance hallway there is a large lounge with wooden floorboards, French doors with incredible views across Dartmoor, wood burner, ample space for seating and additional space for seating for formal dining. To the western side of the house is the large kitchen/dining room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units, Neff induction hob, built in oven and extractor fan as well as a butlers sink that sits underneath the window that overlooks the garden with stunning Moorland views. Beyond the kitchen there is a large utility room with space for a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Also situated off the kitchen is a guest bedroom. This bedroom benefits from a large airing cupboard with newly installed water tank and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin. To the eastern side of the house are the three double bedrooms all good proportion. Bedroom two is an incredible double aspect room with incredible Moorland views.

Below the house is a useful home office/garden room with French doors leading out onto the flat section of garden.

Outside - To the front of the property is a driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. There is a useful log store as well as an A frame wooden garage and potting shed. The perimeter of the property has been secured well and provides fantastic security for livestock, pets and children.

The rear garden enjoys panoramic, uninterrupted views of Dartmoor. The top section of garden is flat and is a fantastic space for socialising. The lower grounds and the top garden are separated by beautiful picket fencing. The lower grounds of the property have direct access onto a bridleway leading onto East Dartmoor.

Agents Notes - Conditional planning permission was granted in Dec 2018 for a rear extension and balcony. Further details can be found on Dartmoor National Park Planning Portal by using reference 0601/18. Please note, this consent has now lapsed.

Services - Oil fired central heating, private drainage, mains electricity and water, Council Tax Band E.

Local Authority - Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX. [use Contact Agent Button]. [use Contact Agent Button]

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags Totnes office [use Contact Agent Button]

Directions - Heading southbound on the A38 turn off at the Drumbridges junction for Mortonhampstead. Follow the signs for Bovey Tracey. At the first roundabout, take the second exit and then at the following roundabout take the first exit. Stay on this road until passing the National Park entrance. Continue on this road past the sign for Haytor. After around 3 miles enter the village of Manaton. Continue past the Kestor pub on the right-hand side and continue through the village for around half a mile. After passing the church and village hall until reaching a right-hand turn with a no through road sign. Take this turning and the property is located on the right-hand side.



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