5 bedroom house

A fantastic Dartmoor smallholding comprising a 5 bed farmhouse, 2 lettings properties, stunning Dartmoor views and 3 acres of land. EPC not required.

Situation - Hatchwell Hall is situated two miles from the picturesque village of Widecombe with its distinctive tower reputed to be the tallest of any church in Devon and known as the 'Cathedral in the Moor'. Widecombe has a desirable primary school, post office, a National Trust gift shop, a tennis court, cafes, village shop and two pubs including the award winning Rugglestone Inn.

The beauty and splendour of the moorland around Widecombe-in-the-Moor is well known and Hatchwell Hall is well placed to take advantage of the excellent recreational and sporting facilities in the area, including extensive walking, riding, shooting, hunting, golf and water sports. The award-winning Gidleigh Park Hotel is just over eight miles away. Bovey Castle is just six miles away and has a championship golf course and superb spa facilities.

Description - Hatchwell Hall is a listed Devon Longhouse, a settlement believed to date back to Doomsday, it was part or the Cockington Court Estate and was owned by Richard III for a period of time. It is delightfully nestled in a tranquil location with stunning south-westerly views stretching over Dartmoor National Park. Full of character, it has many of the original features throughout and has been lovingly maintained by the current owner. Granite steps, walls and fireplaces feature heavily and exposed beams sit well with the modern additions.

The property has amazing views over Dartmoor National Park which can be enjoyed from the gardens and patio areas. The property has been successfully let as a holiday lodge in recent years with a significant annual income. Now that the stable accommodation has been produced, further letting opportunities are available.

Accommodation - The Hall/Main House - On the ground floor, the property has a kitchen/breakfast room with an electric four oven Aga, fitted wooden units, granite worktops, integrated appliances and double doors leading out to the patio area and garden. A utility room with a downstairs WC is found off the kitchen. The dining room has a Corbel granite inglenook fireplace, which is rare in any country farmhouse, with a wood burning stove and spiral granite steps leading to the first floor. A guest bedroom is accessed from here and has a stand-alone bath and WC. There is a second sitting room which has another beautiful granite inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove.

On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a fireplace.. Three further bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom complete the accommodation on this level.

Accommodation - The Lodge - Accessed from the courtyard, the lodge has an entrance porch, family room, kitchen area and a family bathroom. Double doors lead out from the family room to a private decking area and lawned garden overlooking the Moors. Upstairs is a bedroom with a second bedroom/dressing area.

Accommodation - Gallant Fox - The vendor has recently converted a detached stable block into a high quality furnished holiday let called Gallant Fox comprising open-plan fitted kitchen and sitting room with woodburning stove, bi-fold doors onto the raised decked area with stunning views over Dartmoor. Bedroom with hand-made bespoke bed with storage underneath (which is available by separate negotiation) and doorway through to fully tiled marbled en-suite shower room. The conversion has oil fired central heating, an abundance of lighting making a very warm and cosy holiday-let with breath-taking views over the immediate grounds and Dartmoor beyond.

Outside - To the rear of the property is a paved and walled courtyard, perfect for al fresco dining with raised flower beds and trees. There is access to the road through a gate. Two storage rooms are found off the courtyard both with electricity and plumbing currently used as a laundry room and storage. One houses the water treatment tank and system. At the front of the property are lawned gardens with many established trees and shrubs and the original granite patio area.

To the side of the stable accommodation is a locked storage room for garden machinery and a lean to for log storage. A path leads out to the gravelled parking area with room for several cars and access to the field through a gate. The paddock has a new two horse stable with permission for a tack/hay barn.

Services - Oil fired hot water, mains electricity, shared spring water supply, private drainage and water treatment tank.

Local Authority - Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9JQ Tel: Email:

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

Directions - On reaching Bovey Tracey from the A38, take the 2nd exit at the first roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the first exit signposted Haytor and Widecome (B3387). Contine for approx. 500 yds and bear left, still following signs for Haytor and Widecombe. After approx. 7 miles, follow the road through Widecombe and after passing the school, turn right onto Southcombe Hill. After a mile at the mini intersection, turn right. Follow for 1 mile, past Langworthy Farm on the right and Hatchwell Hall is found next on the right with a sign for Hatchwell Farm.



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