A beautifully positioned and immaculately presented country home set in 79 acres with far reaching views and a range of useful outbuildings

Description

Approaching Lake Farm along its private sweeping driveway, flanked on either side by its own land, it really sets the tone for what is to come and stepping through the front door it is immediately clear that house will not disappoint. Arranged over two floors the accommodation is versatile, generous and finished to a very high standard throughout. The marriage of oak frames and floor to ceiling glass is stunning and floods the rooms with natural light. Much care and thought has been taken to include modern features such as underfloor heating throughout, double and triple glazing, a ground source heat pump and solar panels. Quality and character have not been compromised and this flows beautifully through the home.
Largely reverse level, the accommodation is arranged over two floors and has a number of entrances meaning that there are wonderful guest areas or spaces that could be used for multi-generational living. The main entrance leads into the welcoming and spacious entrance hall – perfect for welcoming guests, with a utility / boot room which has a stable door to the inner courtyard. Beyond this there is a large bedroom with en suite shower room and a dual aspect study / additional bedroom. Stairs rise to the impressive galleried landing with a cloakroom and large linen cupboard. The first floor principal bedroom suite is generously proportioned with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and views over the gardens and to the countryside beyond. There is also a dressing room and en suite bathroom. Beyond this, the living room is equally impressive, again with a vaulted ceiling and wonderful views over the grounds from the glazed gable and large picture windows. Underfloor heating and a wood burning stove give a cosy feel for the winter evenings. The kitchen / dining really has the "wow" factor and is clearly the heart of the home. With the sitting area enjoying a wood burner at one end, a dining area in the center and a fully-equipped kitchen it is a wonderfully sociable space. Arranged around a central island, the kitchen is integrated with a range of NEFF appliances including a double oven, microwave, warming drawer, induction hob and dishwasher. There is also an American style fridge/freezer and space for a wine cooler. Adjoining the kitchen is a fabulous glazed boot room which is the perfect addition for modern family life. From the kitchen a second staircase is surrounded on three sides by floor to ceiling glazing and leads to two further ground floor double bedrooms both of which have floor to ceiling windows onto the courtyard which flood the rooms with light. There is also a bathroom on the ground floor and these bedrooms can also be accessed via their own door to the courtyard.

Gardens and Grounds
Approached via a long, sweeping drive Lake Farm's 79 acres wraps around the house beautifully providing wonderful privacy and seclusion. The formal gardens are a delight with a range of mature trees and shrubs as well as an orchard, paddocks and pasture. There is a kitchen garden area complete with greenhouse as well as a comprehensive range of outbuildings. Within the generous court yard area there is an annex with en suite studio above. The annex has approval for use as ancillary accommodation. There is also a plant room and various stores. There is a generous garage with electric up and over door with ample parking for numerous cars, boats or other vehicles. Beyond this is a large, well equipped agricultural barn with a heated workshop and storage area at one end and further storage / stable bays at the other. There are further external bays for wood storage and the like.

Land
The land is classified as grade 3 according to the agricultural land classification maps and although been laid to grass, is very capable of growing a wide variety of crops. The majority comprises level pasture land and is complete with high quality stock proof fencing and water is connected to all fields with the exception of two.

Footpaths
The property is offered subject to, or with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements, quasi easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Location

Lake Farm is situated just over a mile from Denbury, a small village in the heart of the Devon countryside, between Newton Abbot and Totnes. It enjoys a rural setting with a friendly local community. It has a great primary school and the Union Inn, with real ales, good food and regular events. The village is easily accessible from the A38 and/or Newton Abbot where there is a mainline train station to London Paddington with the fastest train taking 2h 34m. The thriving and popular village of Broadhempston is about 2 miles away and offers an OFSTED rated "outstanding" primary school, two popular village pubs, both serving food, and a well-stocked community shop / post office selling everyday necessities with fresh meat and vegetables delivered daily. The village offers many activities and clubs, including a village tennis court, a short mat bowls club, a table tennis club, a community woodland and orchard and a 10th Century church. The Broadhempston Village Fete hosts a traditional week of community events, with the fete being the final highlight. Broad Park, which is situated in a secluded spot on the edge of the village, is within walking distance of all the amenities.
Secondary schools are situated in the nearby towns of Ashburton (about 4 miles) and Totnes (about 7 miles). Both towns offer an extensive range of independent shops and Totnes is home to a mainline rail link to London in under 3 hours as well as a wonderfully eclectic mix of shops, cafes and pubs, a medical centre, a leisure centre and a supermarket.

Exeter is about 18 miles away with all the amenities expected from this beautiful Cathedral city, including a theatre, highly regarded university and many excellent schools. The beautiful wild playgrounds of Dartmoor offer many opportunities for walking, riding, and cycling whilst being surrounded by granite tors, heather clad moorland, wooded valleys and beautiful rivers and streams for fishing. Stover and Dainton Park Golf Clubs, horse racing at Newton Abbot, sailing and the renowned surfing beaches of South Devon are all also nearby.
Communication links are excellent with the A38 Devon Expressway which links to Exeter, Plymouth and the M5 about 4 miles away.

Square Footage: 4,437 sq ft



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Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage, ground source heat pump and Solar PV. (Income generated in 2022 by Solar PV £3,975)