The Accommodation
Five bedrooms Utility (one en suite) Garage Bathroom and WC Parking Shower room and WC Delightful garden Sitting room Beautiful views Large lounge/dining Double glazing room Oil fired CH Kitchen/breakfast room
Description A substantial family home in the centre of this charming village on the southern slopes of Dartmoor.
Playcroft was originally three thatched properties dating back at least two centuries and the history of ownership goes back well over a hundred years. During the twentieth century the houses were converted into one unit and the roof rebuilt to a more modern standard. Playcross has a very attractive rear elevation which looks out over the main garden which is a delightful and fairly level lawn interspersed with a number of colourful trees and shrubs. The present owners, who have lived in Playcroft for many years, take a delight in their garden and it is a profusion of colour in the spring and early summer. In addition to the back is a further large garden to the side of the property which also has an area of lawn, flowers, a large variety of plants and is enclosed by mature beech hedgerows and fencing. In this part of the garden is the detached, single garage, large woodshed (which is large enough to take a table tennis table), greenhouse and small outhouse immediately behind the house with its own fireplace. This outhouse is block built, and also has a quarry tiled floor, storage heater, power and light and a lean to coal/woodstore adjoining it. There are some lovely views from the garden and particularly from the first floor windows to the property. Playcross has a detached garage and parking for three cars.
The interior of Playcross has a great deal of character and charm. With an unconventional layout this is a home which can be manipulated to suit many individual needs. The current owners have carried on a thriving bed and breakfast business for many years and the layout of the rooms is ideal for either this or for a large family, perhaps with elderly relative. L shaped, there are two parts to this property and two staircases. The main part features a large living room overlooking the back garden and a substantial kitchen/breakfast room with splendid south easterly views over the South Devon countryside. Above these rooms are two double bedrooms, both with views and a shower room and WC. Above these bedrooms is a loft, which was converted many years ago, with one long room currently used as a study and the other room comprising an extensive loft storage area. The other part of Playcross has its own living room, utility room and bathroom and WC on the ground floor. On the first floor are two well proportioned bedrooms, both with lovely views and one with an en suite shower room and WC.
Playcross is a unique home in a lovely village with lots to offer.
Situation
The thriving village of Holne is situated on the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park and has a medieval church house inn/restaurant, community shop and tea rooms and parish church. Approximately three and a half miles distant is the A38 Expressway which links Plymouth and Exeter to the motorway network. The ancient stannary town of Ashburton is a similar distance, as is Buckfast Abbey and Buckfasteleigh. Some of the most beautiful parts of the moor are on the doorstep. The popularity of Holne revolves around its lively community and its beautiful location in one of England's finest national parks, and the fact that it is only around half and hour's drive from Exeter and Plymouth and about twenty minutes' drive from Newton Abbot and Totnes.
Directions
From the Peartree access exit of the A38 at Ashburton , follow signposts to Holne. On entering the village, proceed along the village street with the Church House Inn on the right hand side and Playcross will be found at the far end.
Services
Mains services, except gas, are available and were connected at the time of inspection.
Playcross , Holne, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7SH Ref: DSN3377 £539,950 Freehold 01626 336633 woodshomes.co.uk