A charming and most beautiful thatched, Grade II listed circa 17th Century barn set in a pretty rural location. The hamlet of Dunstone is close to the villages of South Pool, Stokenham, Chillington, and within walking distance of the beaches at Beesands and Lannacombe. Freehold. Council Tax Band: G. EPC: Grade II listed.

Situation - Haystacks sits in a rural hamlet nestled in the folds of rolling South Hams farmland. Within easy reach are the beautiful westerly sandy beaches of East Portlemouth on the Salcombe Estuary, the secret coves of the East Prawle peninsular, the easterly beaches at Torcross and Slapton. A little further away are the award winning beaches at Bantham, Blackpool Sands for example.
Dunstone is close to the charming villages of:
Stokenham with its own well-respected primary school, two village pubs, farm shop with café and micro brewery/bar.
Chillington which has more facilities than many similar villages in the area which include an Inn, post office/general stores and centrally located health centre.
South Pool with its award-winning Millbrook Inn and a 14th century church and is without doubt one of the most attractive and unspoilt villages in the South Hams lying at the head of a long creek off the Salcombe estuary.
Also within easy reach is the beach at Beesands with its historic inn, and a Café/Takeaway featuring locally caught fish.
Kingsbridge is 5 miles away and offers an excellent range of shops and supermarkets, local services and facilities which include a Sports Centre (with a competition-size indoor swimming pool), primary and highly-rated (OFSTED) secondary schools, health centre and cottage hospital.
From Haystacks there are extensive walks and nearby boating opportunities in the Salcombe estuary and Dart. Slapton Ley Nature Reserve is close by and offers excellent bird watching.
Places to visit include the historic town of Dartmouth, naval ocean city of Plymouth and Roman Exeter.

Description - Haystacks is a charming period, Grade II listed thatched property. Converted around 20 years ago from a 17th Century barn, the property is beautifully presented, spacious, with flexible accommodation and many delightful features.

Accomodation - From the driveway a pretty cobbled and paved sunny courtyard gives access into the welcoming and large entrance hall with oak flooring creating a warm feeling. The accommodation is arranged on a reverse level, on the ground floor there are four really good-sized double bedrooms, three with built-in wardrobes, two have en-suite bathrooms, one has an en-suite shower room. There is a useful utility room/cloakroom with washing machine, WC and basin, lots of useful storage and cupboard housing the water tank. The stairs lead up to the first floor onto an open, bright and attractive landing, with access to the garden and family shower room. Double doors open into the lovely kitchen breakfast room: a fantastic room with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, integrated appliances to include 2 fridges, dishwasher, freezer, double oven, hob with extractor over and granite work surfaces. Door leads out to the rear driveway and garden. At the other end of the landing there is a generous, triple aspect sitting/dining room, with part vaulted ceiling and beams. There is a separate lounge which could be used as bedroom 5 with access to the upper garden terrace.

Outside - There is a gravel driveway to the front with stone walls, beautifully planted raised borders with a mix of shrubs and herbaceous plants and a pretty cobbled and paved courtyard. The old thatched Linhay has a large double open garage which has a secure store/workshop to one end with power, light and a useful outside WC. Steps leads up to a lovely large private terrace and rear garden. there is a useful home office/studio/ games room in the Linhay.. The gardens are over half an acre and are beautifully landscaped with sweeping lawns, planted beds, vegetable area and ample seating areas. There is a large gated access to a second gravel driveway providing additional parking. Really pretty rural views that can be enjoyed from all around the garden.

Services - Mains water, electric, septic tank drainage, oil-fired central heating.

Tenure - Freehold.

Local Authority - South Hams District council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.

Directions - From Kingsbridge follow A379 along the embankment towards Dartmouth. On reaching Frogmore pass the shop and turn immediately right signposted East Portlemouth. Continue approximately three quarters of a mile then turn left towards East Portlemouth and Ford. On reaching the hamlet of Ford continue round sharp right hand bend and turn immediately left before the telephone box. This will lead to the hamlet of Dunstone. Turn right and Haystacks will be found first on the left.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment please through our Kingsbridge branch.

Agents Notes - An adjoining paddock of around 4 acres, two stables, a tack room and barn store is available by separate negotiation and sale.