Description
The original Membland Hall was destroyed by fire in the 1920’s, but the red brick garden walls that protected the original Victorian kitchen gardens (in Flemish garden wall bond with moulded stone caps and finials) remain today gracing the boundaries of Woodhaye and adding to its appeal of spacious, countryside living.
The North wing of the house was thought to have housed the gardeners who worked for the Baring family, running the two walled fruit and vegetable gardens and the range of glass houses. Today the surviving, ornamental Victorian walls are Listed Grade II and form part of the distinctive and recognisable romantic style of continental derivation buildings that populate the area.
The current owners have transformed the property by remodelling the position of the staircase and creating a generous, welcoming hallway off the entrance porch that allows all the principal rooms to flow comfortably together. Creating a showstopping, double height window overlooking the rear garden and internal galleried landing.
The convivial, duel aspect sitting room has a Jetmaster open fire place as a focal point, with double doors opening into the front garden and taking in the glorious, undulation of the lawn to the boundary walls beyond, where embellished wrought iron decorative gates allow air flow to moderate the garden temperature and maintain an ambient growing climate. Double doors lead into the sun room and out onto the generous South facing sun terrace, ideal for entertaining. The dining room is conveniently located next to the kitchen/breakfast room and snug with its wood burning stove. The courtyard parking, to the side of Woodhaye, allows for quick and easy delivery, through the utility room, of produce and shopping into the house. The back door and larder are off a lobby on the other side of the wrap around kitchen. A store cupboard overlooking the rear level garden, 2 cloakrooms and a well-appointed study overlooking the gracious grounds, with convenient entry from the front porch, complete the downstairs accommodation.
Shallow treads on the bespoke staircase lead up to the light filled galleried landing, where four double bedrooms overlook the gardens with an ensuite shower room and walk in wardrobe in the master suite. A small lobby from the landing leads to the family bathroom and 5th single bedroom.

Outside
The inspiring garden, contains a wealth of the most rewarding garden plants and trees, from magnificent wisterias that flower twice a year, to plum, pear and apple trees. The original Victorian garden stores and sheds have been repurposed into workshops, garaging, a wood shed, and boat store, and with high walls surrounding a paved courtyard that could serve various uses. The property also benefits from a machinery shed 12ft x 12ft and garden store 16ft x 6ft. The hamlet is mentioned in Pevsner’s respected Devon edition of The Buildings of England and the warm hued brick walls with their square corner piers and moulded stone caps and ball finials add an ethereal touch to the landscape of this magical expanse of garden.
On the South side of the kitchen garden walls a track leads around and into the established woods that create a verdant backdrop to the already tranquil setting that Woodhayes overlooks. In total Woodhaye extends to approximately 6.8 acres including the woodland and gardens.
Planning permission was granted in January 2018 for the construction of a two bay oak-framed timber garage. to the left of the sundial on the archway over the top drive, this has since lapsed.

Location
Close to the coast and only a mile from the waterfront of Newton Ferrers, the hamlet of Membland lies in scattered woodland quietly located in the coastal countryside to the South Western corner of the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Newton Ferrers and its twin village Noss Mayo, enjoy a range of amenities which includes two churches, primary school, post office, Cooperative store, chemists, The Dolphin, The Swan and The Ship pubs and a very active yacht club. There are fine cliff top, river, woodland and coastal walks from the property, and Dartmoor National Park is just a short distance away. The historic and vibrant city of Plymouth is within easy commuting distance. Its large university has a number of world class faculties and both medical and dental schools. The outstanding Theatre Royal has a national reputation. There is a regular train service to both London and the north, and ferries running to France and Spain.
Services
Mains water drainage and electricity, LPG central heating, Giga Clear WiFi

Local Authority
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE

Council Tax
Band H

Fixtures and Fittings
All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.

Tenure
Freehold

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Marchand Petit, Newton Ferrers Office, [use Contact Agent Button]

Money Laundering Regulations
Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.