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3 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
3 beds
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Features and description

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 reception rooms
  • 2 - 3 bathrooms
  • 1.60 acres
  • Period
  • Balcony
  • Detached
  • Double Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking
Tumbly is an outstanding home designed by a pupil of the renowned architect Edwin Lutyens in perhaps one the best positions on Dartmoor. RC Sheriff also wrote a proportion of A Journeys End at the house significantly adding to the provenance of the property and one can see why creative minds would flourish here. It sits directly above the Dart Valley with outstanding views across to Sharp Tor and has approximately 1.60 acres of beautiful land. The house itself is Grade II listed and full of original charm and character with
many period features. There is a beautiful entrance hall from which many of the key reception rooms are accessed. There is also lovely kitchen breakfast room with an AGA and direct access to the garden making al fresco dining a real possibility.

For more formal entertaining there is a separate dining room. There is also a library and a wonderful terrace which takes full advantage of the panoramic outlook. The bedroom accommodation is versatile with three outstanding bedrooms which also includes a superb principal suite and to all rooms frame stunning views. There is also a contemporary and attractive wet room as well as separate
utility space which is useful particularly on Dartmoor. Outside there are two beautifully presented garages which have potential for conversion as do the former stables. These are set within the stunning garden and grounds which include many mature trees and shrubs all of which take full advantage of the favourable southerly panoramic view. It is also worth pointing out that property is not overlooked in any way and offers complete privacy to any incoming buyer.

The property is approached via a private gate and gravel drive to the parking area and gives a real sense of arrival. The appealing gardens and grounds are split into a variety of different sections across a total of 1.60 acres. A particular feature is the selection of rare and distinctive plants and trees within the grounds as well as the oaks which have self seeded to the front of the property which have been deliberately placed and maintained to reflect characteristics of a bonsai oak. In addition there is lovely patio to the rear
of the house as well as a firepit at the top of the grounds. From many parts of the garden it is possible to enjoy the outstanding view up the River Valley and beyond to take full advantage of the lifestyle Tumbly offers.


Tumbly is situated in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park with direct access to the open moor, and yet is only
3.9 miles from the A38, giving easy access to Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Exeter and the M5. The house sits in an in an
incredibly peaceful, yet commanding position with fantastic views over the River Dart towards Sharp Tor. The former
stannary town of Ashburton is just over 3 miles away and offers a range of local shops, restaurants and amenities.
These include a superb delicatessen, Fish Deli and the Old Library restaurant as well as a cookery school. Holne itself
also has a strong community with a locally run village shop and Pub.

Totnes is approximately 11 miles away with a wider range of facilities and is also a vibrant market town, while Exeter
is well known as the major regional centre for the whole of the south west region and has an extensive range of shops,
restaurants, hospitals and theatres. There are a wealth of high quality schools in the area including Stover School at
Newton Abbot, Mount Kelly at Tavistock, as well as Exeter School and The Maynard in Exeter. There is a Steiner School
in Dartington and a very good primary school in South Brent. Ivybridge Community College is consistently rated as
outstanding.
Access to the A38 dual carriageway is simple with easy access to the towns and cities in the area, as well as direct
access to the M5. Rail services operate from Totnes and Newton Abbot direct to London Paddington, with the fastest
trains taking just over 2 hours from Exeter. There are a number of flights to UK and International destinations
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