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Lowton Moretonhampstead, Devon Lowton Moretonhampstead, Devon Lowton is a historic Grade II*Listed farmhouse with stunning rural views and attractive gardens, ideal for multi-generational living. Chagford 4 miles, Exeter 14 miles (All distances are approximate) Accommodation and amenities Grade II* Listed farmhouse | Grooms Cottage | The Hayloft | Medieval stone barn Garaging | 3 car ports and stores Over 5,700 sqft of accommodation In all about 13.2 acres Exeter 19 Southernhay East, Exeter EX1 1QD Tel: 01392 423111 [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Lowton is situated in a fabulous rural location with stunning countryside views reaching out as far as Haytor and Easdon Tor, within the Dartmoor National Park. The popular town of Moretonhampstead is just under a mile away whilst The House the delightful Stannary town of Chagford is 4 miles, both towns providing a good range of local facilities. There are wonderful footpaths in the locality to explore Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. The cathedral and university city of Exeter (14 miles) is easily accessed, near which is the M5 motorway and Exeter International Airport. The House Lowton is early-mid 16th Century with late 16th /early 17th Century and 18th Century alterations. Of rendered granite rubble walls under a thatched roof, hipped to left and gabled to right end. The entrance from the south is a very unique part of the house forming the original cross passage with beautiful plank and muntin screen and delabole slate floor. There is a large cloakroom with an adjoining wc with wash basin. Stairs to the first floor. The sitting room is a generous size with a large stone fireplace and double door log burner. To the left of the hallway is the living room which has further plank and muntin screen, a large brick and slate open fireplace and window facing south-east into the garden. There are stunning exposed beams. The House The House The kitchen/breakfast room is a great size with delabole slate floor and further exposed beams. There is a large gas-fired Aga and, ample wooden units. Ample space for table and chairs. Windows looking into the gardens south and east. To the left of the kitchen is a stone floor hallway linking to a large larder and office with a stone fireplace. To the rear of the kitchen is a utility room for all laundry facilities and a wc with wash basin. There is also rear access leading out to Grooms Cottage. To the first floor are 4 bedrooms with wooden flooring and 2 bathrooms. Bedroom 1 has a fireplace and, built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 4 has a window facing south-east with stunning rural views reaching out as far as Haytor. There is an adjoining door into bedroom 2 from bedroom 4 that could be closed off permanently as there is separate access to all bedrooms. Bedroom 2 has built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 has built-in wardrobes and window seat facing south-west overlooking the garden. Both bathrooms have bath, wc and wash basin. Windows facing north-west. The House Grooms Cottage This is a charming 2 bedroom cottage with stunning views, spacious accommodation and characterful features. The entrance hallway has slate floor with cupboards for cloaks and storage. There is a double sided log burner underneath a stone beam that continues into the kitchen / dining room. This has wooden flooring, delightful exposed beams and large windows facing north-west into the courtyard. There is an array of pine units, oven with electric hob and sink. There is a small hallway before the ground floor bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom has a sky light plus a bath, wc and wash basin. The double ground floor bedroom has wooden flooring, built-in wardrobes and window facing north-east. The sitting room is spacious and light with a window facing south-west overlooking the beautiful gardens. There is a rear access door into the gardens and spiral staircase to the first floor. The House The House Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area The staircase leads up into the master bedroom which has 8,027 sq ft / 745.7 sq m an en-suite shower room. Plenty of natural light with south- This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. east and south-west facing windows. There is a door that Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars leads to an outside staircase with a small viewing platform at the top with sensational views across miles of countryside. The Hayloft The Hayloft is a beautifully crafted first floor apartment with traditional features and modern influences. The ground floor hallway is very spacious with an area for hanging coats, a cupboard for bin storage and stairs to the first floor. On the first floor is a large open master bedroom with exposed beams and wooden flooring. The bathroom has a large shower cubicle, separate bath, wc and wash basin. The open plan kitchen / sitting room is a beautiful space with oak beams, wooden flooring and large double door log burner. Three good sized north-east facing windows and a sky light. The kitchen has a central island unit. It is fitted with an electric hob and oven, ample kitchen units, sink and under- counter fridge. The Hayloft The Hayloft The Hayloft The Hayloft The Barn The Courtyard The medieval stone barn is a grand 850sq. ft. with high Grooms Cottage and The Hayloft make up part of the ceilings and exposed beams. There are two entrances with courtyard buildings but there are also three stables, a large large barn doors. Mains electricity. This barn is perfect for store, a studio/workshop, three carports and a large double barn dances, special events and dinner parties! garage. All connected to mains electricity and water. The studio/workshop has a large sitting room, kitchenette and bathroom with shower, wc and basin. There is also an upper mezzanine level. The Barn The Courtyard The Grounds A gravelled drive via wooden gates leads into the large courtyard with ample car parking space. The gardens of the house are truly stunning, mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and established flower and shrub borders. The enchanting rock garden to the east has a stepped rock pooled stream and features a distinctly charming Grade II Listed Ash House. The Ash House is a small stone structure probably 18th Century and has granite rubble walls with a corbelled granite roof. Please see the enclosed plan which shows the boundaries of the land which is primarily bordered by traditional Devon hedgebanks There is a beautiful wildflower meadow with Shepherd’s hut, three pasture fields, delightful broadleaved woodland and ponds. Services Mains electricity, water and gas. Private drainage. Viewing Strictly by appointment through the agents, Knight Frank. Directions From Exeter proceed on the A30 westbound towards Okehampton. Take the exit signed Moretonhampstead (A382). At the roundabout, take the first exit staying on the A382. After continuing on A382 for 5.3 miles turn right at roundabout signed Princetown and Postbridge (B3212). After 0.3 miles right again on B3212 and after 0.4 miles the lane leading to Lowton will be on your right. Grooms Cottage Lowton ) Willow m u ( Cottage h t a P Cattle Grid Lowton Lowton 209.7m Cherry Tree Cottage Issues Cherry Tree Farm House Pond Pond ck Tra Sinks 202.1m Totalarea= 12.95acres approx. The Field Barn 203.6m k ac Tr Cherry Tree FB W 196.6m a dl FB ey B ro Pond ok T Connecting people & property, perfectly. rack N Date: DrawnBy: Scale: Plan Ref: MappingDepartment Land Use: Pasture Orchard 11:08:20 CW 1:2500 @A4 Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Knight FrankLLP Arable Heathland Ramsbury House, 22 High Street Game Cover Rocks /Boulders Title Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. 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