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5 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 5 - 6 bedrooms
- 3 reception rooms
- 6 bathrooms
- 4.48 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Detached
- Garden
- Patio
- Rural
A sweeping drive welcomes you to this idyllic yet contemporary property. Impeccably presented, the spacious interior boasts a stunning open and light kitchen breakfast room, complemented by panoramic valley views. Flowing seamlessly, the reception space includes a snug with a wood burner and a dual-aspect dining area leading to a beautiful patio terrace for al fresco dining. A key feature of this room are the glass doors which give a real sense of being part of the outside and create a wonderfully light space to unwind in.
There are six bedrooms in total offering versatile accommodation for any incoming buyer. These include a captivating principal suite, showcasing remarkable vistas. For working from home there is a separate office with reliable Wi-Fi. There is also a cosy TV room with a wood burner, and a utility which enhances the functional aspects of The Big Bothy. With solar panels and double-glazed windows, the property balances sustainability and comfort. There is also plenty of storage.
Outside, there is ample parking as well as a triple garage. It is also worth mentioning the workshop and studio which is ideal for anyone looking to run a business from this location.
The land is a key element of this home with two large pastures which make ideal grazing for sheep and are full of wild flowers in the spring and summer. There is also a lovely stream flanking the lower field leading to a pond at the entrance creating a real haven for wildlife. Ducks, Cranes and Coots are regular visitors. There are also a range of fruit trees by the drive with plum, apple, damson and pear. The woodland is a wonderful part of the land and consists of white planter trees and ensures a ready supply of wood for all the wood burners in the house.
On the corner of the lower field which borders the green lane/public footpath the five bar gate leads directly to the lane and footpath. This lovely walk goes the whole way to Totnes without going on the main road and is a real benefit. There is also a green house, hand built potting shed and no dig beds on the top section of ground above and to the right of the house adding to the overall appeal to this property.
Totnes 3.3miles (London Paddington 2 hrs 33 minutes), Dartmouth 12.6 miles, Exeter 32.4 miles (All distances and times are approximate)
The Big Bothy is located perfectly for everything the South Hams and Devon has to offer. There is easy access to the River Dart as well as being within convenient reach of the popular market town of Totnes. Ideally situated on the edge of the popular small village of Harberton the house has a sense of rural tranquillity whilst being well connected. It is also possible to walk across the fields to Totnes. The village has a wonderful pub with the famous Church House Inn. There is also the historic church of St. Andrews. Within 3 miles is the bustling medieval town of Totnes with its eclectic mix of shops, Norman castle and restaurants together with mainline railway station to London Paddington.
There is easy access to the A38 Devon Expressway which provides superb dual carriageway access to both Plymouth and Exeter together with links to the M5 motorway.
The South Hams is bordered to the north by the beauty of Dartmoor and to the south by the enchanting coastline, little creeks and safe unspoilt sandy beaches. For the sailing enthusiast the excellent facilities of both Dartmouth and Salcombe as well as an active sailing club at Dittisham which has a great fleet of dinghies. There is also excellent cycling on Dartmoor and surfing at Bantham and Mothecombe.
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