5 bedroom detached house

Goulds is a beautifully presented home located in seven acres of outstanding grounds with an impressive approach via an attractive drive and electric gates.

The property itself has been the subject of a substantial renovation creating a wonderful family home.

On arrival there is a generous entrance hall with a wood burner which is ideal for entertaining leading to the key reception rooms. There is a lovely sitting room with a further wood burner and garden room beyond as well as a dining
room both of which have far reaching views over the grounds.

There is also a superb kitchen breakfast room with an electric total control AGA and open plan sun room with direct access to the south-facing garden which forms part of an outstanding extension from the original house. It is
worth noting at this point that there is under floor heating throughout the ground floor and the house has an impressive EPC B rating.

For anyone working from home there is a spacious office as well as fast broadband and the house also includes a wonderful utility room and outhouse which would also make a perfect area for storing wine.

On the first floor there is a superb principal suite with a panoramic outlook over the garden as well as four further bedrooms and two bathrooms with all bathrooms having electric underfloor heating.

The grounds are a real feature of Goulds with a superb paddock and stables with a double garage as well as loose boxes making this home potentially ideal for equestrian use. There is also mature orchard from which a substantial amount of apple juice and cider are produced.

As well as the paddock there are many areas to sit and a real feature is the BBQ area with an attractive terrace and new wood fired hot tub as well seating making it perfect for al fresco dining.

The front of the property is mainly laid to lawn with many mature trees and shrubs as well as an outstanding Acer tree. There is also a significant area for parking cars as well as a double garage and further separate garage and
workshop.

The pool is heated via air source and is very economical and there are also solar panels in the grounds. There is also a pool house and Cedar house which get the last of the evening sun making them ideal for a summer drink.

There is also an area of mature woodland with snowdrops and bluebells, all of which contribute to a feeling of tranquillity and peace

The charming village of Staverton, in the South Hams of Devon, boasts a village pub and 14th century church in a beautiful, scenic setting, with the River Dart a mere few minutes' walk from the property, accessed via a leafy lane.
The nearby affluent market town of Totnes gives access to a wide range of both independent and larger stores, together with pubs, restaurants and a leisure centre (3.6 miles).
Staverton boasts access to a village prep school and nursery, St Christopher's and offers a wide range of both state and independent schools in neighbouring towns, including Dartington Primary School (1.8 miles) and King Edward VI Community College. The property has nearby local train stations in Staverton village as well as a nearby mainline train station (Totnes, 4.1 miles) with excellent connections to London as well and Penzance. It is also worth noting that there is a cycle path from Staverton to Dartington and Totnes beyond.
The South Hams is bordered to the north by the beauty of Dartmoor and to the south by the enchanting coastline, little creeks and safe unspoilt sandy beaches. For the sailing enthusiast the excellent facilities of both Dartmouth and Salcombe are also close by.