A rare opportunity to acquire an historic detached Dartmoor residence, sited on the high moor, offering a tremendous sense of space, large gardens, former coach house, annex, and potential further land, while being near local amenities. No onward chain.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
Formerly the Duchy of Cornwall’s Land Steward’s home, this wonderful 1800’s home is now available on the open market for the first time. A short distance from Princetown along a quiet moorland no through road which leads out to the expanse of Dartmoor, this elegant house is secluded from view, behind its own private gates and down a long gravel driveway. The drive sweeps into the gardens and around the house to a parking area at the rear. To the rear of the property is a detached former coach house. This stone building has a first floor with fixed staircase, ideal for storage, and benefits from mains water, power, and lighting, plus an area for stabling and an inspection pit.
The property does require updating and improvement , following a full refurbishment in 2009, with many original features alongside the elegant light rooms, which look out across the grounds and the surrounding moorland landscape. There is a self- contained annex, with its own separate entrance at the rear, which offers potential for multi-generational living or an income. The grounds surrounding the house including the driveway approximate 2.40 acres and include level grassed areas with established shrubs and stone wall boundaries. A small paddock and wooded area leads to the boundary gate, which is located at the rear of the dwelling.

There is the option to purchase 12.49 acres of adjoining moorland, by separate negotiation. This area of land lies to the east of the house with some areas of historic mine workings that have been fenced off. Please note VAT is applicable at 20% on the sale of any additional land.

The property comprises of a porch, open plan reception room and sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility/boot room, rear lobby, plant room, cloakroom, and WC. To the first floor are five bedrooms, shower room and family bathroom. The annex offers an entrance lobby, kitchen/living room, bathroom, and bedroom, with interlinking doors to the main house. The annex area has a separate heating system and is heated from EHC electric radiators, and a hot water cylinder located in the cellar. The cellar, which is accessed from the rear courtyard, is ideal for modest storage.

The main residence was heated by a wood pellet biomass system (Giles HPK-RA35) which is currently not operational and parts that are obsolete. The house has single glazed sash windows and fireplaces in the main living rooms, including wood burning stoves.

The property is ideal for those who enjoy refurbishing period houses to their former glory and offers a rare opportunity to own an historic home on Dartmoor with wild moorland on your doorstep.

The house is ideally located a short walk to village pubs and amenities. Exeter is approximately 55 minutes by road with Plymouth around 30 minutes. Tavistock is again relatively close and is approximately 20 minutes by car.

Princetown is a unique village set in the Dartmoor National Park with a National Park Visitor Centre. The village provides shopping facilities, cafes, a public house and a Primary School which is the hub of the local community. The thriving market town of Tavistock is 7 miles away with ample shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There is a regular bus service to and from the city of Plymouth which is 14 miles distant.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.

AGENTS NOTE
VAT is applicable at 20% on any sale of additional land.
The property is subject to covenants; further information is available from our Yelverton Office.

SERVICES
Private water (borehole), private drainage (septic tank) mains electricity.

TENURE
Freehold.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'F' for Council Tax purposes. The annexe is in band ‘A’ for Council Tax purposes.

DIRECTIONS
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From our Yelverton Office proceed on the B3212 to the village of Princetown. After reaching the village continue straight ahead over the mini roundabout and then take the next right into Tor Royal Lane. Follow this road out of the village and the property gates will be found on the left after a short distance.