4 bedroom detached house

Set in approx. 4 acres of glorious Devon countryside on the edge of a charming Dartmoor village of Cornwood, is a beautifully presented character farmhouse. A range of traditional stone outbuildings (some with planning permission in place) present a variety of lifestyle opportunities for potential purchasers. Beautifully cultivated gardens with an outdoor dining area lie to the southern side of the house with two paddocks of excellent grazing beyond. The property is elevated on the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park from where far-reaching views of the South Devon countryside, towards the sea can be enjoyed. The home has direct access to glorious moorland walks, cycling and horse riding along with the convenience for commuters with the A38 Expressway offering quick links to Exeter and Plymouth. As you tour the property you are constantly surprised by the wealth of original features, beams, old doors, flag stone floors and Dartmoor stone-built walls.

The original front door opens into an elegant sitting and a formal dining room with two grand hearths, one dating back from 1831. Both are now fitted with log burners. This stunning room is perfect for warming up in front of the log burners after a windy walk on the moor.
A most impressive kitchen/breakfast room offering a combination of character and modern. A generous range of both base and eye line units with a central island fitted with Lacanche cooker and gas hobs above. The whole kitchen is a perfect space to cook and socialise. The dual aspect offers marvellous views of the gardens and beyond. Furthermore, there is a separate utility room offering space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The rear reception is a wonderful space offering access to all principal rooms, stairs rising to the first floor and a door to the boot room/cloakroom - this is a perfect area for storing shoes, boots, and outdoor clothing.

There are four delightful bedrooms upstairs, all with different aspects of the garden and each with their own character and charm. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive with plenty of floorspace. From here there is a door leading into the ensuite shower room that has been sympathetically designed. Furthermore, the upstairs accommodation includes a well finished bathroom with a window offering pretty views of part of the garden.

The grounds of Wakeham's Rook are arguably the ‘Jewel of the crown’. The gardens have been fabulously cared for with areas of lawn and terrace, shade and sun - a perfect spot to entertain family and friends. The vegetable garden offers a variety of crops and a stone potting shed. There are rhododendrons and camellias of many different varieties which start to flower from January onwards. There is a small apple orchard (varieties include James Grieve, Egremont russet to name a few – they are a mixture of cooking and eating apples). Below the formal garden are two paddocks each with a five-bar gate and stock fenced. The fields also have direct access to the lane from the lane and a natural brook supplying field water.

There is planning permission for conversion of barns into one dwelling, garage and domestic store and for a separate building comprised of 4 stables, hay store, feed room and barn. Furthermore, to the outside of the farmhouse, there are a number of stone-built buildings offering excellent storage provisions. The property benefits from off road parking for 2 cars.

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