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STAVERTON HOUSE STAVERTON • • SOUTH

STAVERTON HOUSE STAVERTON • TOTNES • Devon

Totnes and mainline station 3.5 miles • A38 4 miles • 24 miles (distances approximate) A substantial country house set in beautiful gardens with views towards the Dart Valley

Reception hall • Cloak room • Drawing room • Sitting room • Dining room Kitchen/Living room • Conservatory • Laundry and ancillary rooms

Principal bedroom with sitting area, bedroom, bathroom and shower room 3 further bedrooms each with en-suite facilities • Bathroom • 3 secondary bedrooms

Lower ground floor (lift access) Breakfast room • Sitting room • Dining area • Kitchen • Bedroom • Bathroom • Shower room

Indoor heated swimming pool Changing rooms • Shower • Cloakroom

3 detached garage blocks (providing parking for approximately 14 cars) Independent office

Beautiful gardens and terraced areas, lake and ponds, lawns and woodland. Situation Set on the edge of the village of Staverton, the property is remarkably to the M5 motorway at Exeter (J31). Exeter airport offers an expanding for the sailing enthusiast there are excellent facilities at Dartmouth private yet accessible. The bustling medieval town of Totnes with an domestic and international service through FlyBe, whilst Brittany Ferries and . Golf courses at Dartmouth, , , eclectic mix of shops, Norman castle and restaurants, together with operate regular car ferry services to France (Roscoff and St Marlow), Churchstowe and Dainton are all within easy reach. More immediately mainline railway station to London Paddington and Waterloo (Eurostar) together with Spain (Santander) from the port in . to hand, the village of Staverton provides a local inn together with the lies 3.5 miles to the south. National Park, just 4 miles to the north west, provides Steam Railway while just one and a half miles to the south Approximately 4 miles to the east lies the A38 Devon expressway, excellent riding and walking while, to the south, the enchanting is the cultural and international art centre of Hall. providing dual carriageway access to the portside city of Plymouth and coastline with its little creeks provides picturesque walks, with safe the cathedral city and county town of Exeter, together with direct access and unspoilt sandy beaches. There is boating on the , whilst Description Staverton House is a wonderful example of a substantial south facing elegant, versatile and extremely well proportioned accommodation while beautiful light oak panelling incorporating book shelving and Victorian Villa set within beautiful gardens and grounds neighboured by of just under 8500 sq.ft. An impressive oak panelled reception hall display cabinets compliment the large open Minster fireplace. There glorious countryside. The property is beautifully presented provides a wonderful and imposing introduction to a well laid out are additional laundry and ancillary rooms to the kitchen/breakfast and meticulously maintained internally and externally. Classic Victorian and carefully considered accommodation:- there are three reception room which is substantial, open plan and provides ample cupboard and features combine perfectly with modern day comforts throughout the rooms, deep bay windows to the drawing room and dining room, storage space together with a four oven oil fired Aga.

From the galleried landing there are four bedrooms, each en-suite. The principal bedroom suite also having a sitting room and separate dressing room. The second floor provides a fifth bedroom, again with sitting room, dressing room and bathroom. Virtually all rooms enjoy lovely views over the gardens, grounds and countryside, through double glazed windows. Self-contained annexe:- is completely self-contained, although there is lift access from the main house via the conservatory. Well-proportioned and providing a lovely dining/sitting room together with a well-appointed kitchen breakfast room. There is a large bedroom together with bathroom and shower room. From the inner hall there is access to the indoor heated swimming pool complex. STAVERTON HOUSE Approx Gross Internal Area: Staverton House: 6254 sq.ft - 581 sq.m (Excluding restricted headroom) Annexe and Swimming Pool: 2153 sq.ft - 200 sq.m Garages and Office: 23197 sq.ft - 297 sq.m Illustration for identification purposes only, measurements are approximate, not to scale.

SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

ground FLOOR LOWER GROUND FLOOR ANNEXE

OFFICE Gardens and Grounds The property is approached along a sweeping driveway, bounded to one side by a woodland garden planted with rhododendrons and azaleas. The driveway leads to the front of the house and continues to the rear where there is ample parking and a large detached garage 10.86m x 5.25m (35’7 x 20’6) with twin, electric operated up and over doors. Behind and up from here lies a very smart detached office 4.67m x 3.37m (15’4 x 11’). The driveway then continues away from the house to further detached garages (electric doors) 10.69m x 6.02m (35’1 x 19’9) and 18.30m x 7.92m (60’ x 26’) together with log store built of local stone. Subject to planning there is the potential to create a commercial aspect to the property with the creation of multi office space. The gardens are a lovely feature to Staverton House heavily planted with a wide variety of shrubs, trees and plants. To the forefront of the house is a lake, with bridges and footpaths providing a delightful setting, while a further pond is planted with a profusion of water lillies. In addition there are lovely lawns and terraced areas which provide the perfect venue for al fresco dining while enjoying views over the carefully designed gardens and neighbouring countryside

Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authorities , County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter. EX2 4QD. Tel. 01392 382000. South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5NE. Tel. 01803 861234.

Directions On the 384 Ashburton to Totnes Road, north west of Dartington, follow the sign on the left over the narrow bridge and the Dart Valley railway line, turn right and after 100 yards turn left up the hill. The entrance drive to the house will be found immediately on the left hand side.

Viewing Only by appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff’s Exeter office: 01392 214222 or Marchand Petit Totnes Office: 01803 847989. NOT TO SCALE

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

Important Notice Jackson-Stops & Staff and their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY WITH VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION

Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:2500 Marchand Petit 01803 847979 [email protected] Exeter 01392 214 222 [email protected] Symons Passage, Waterside, The Plains, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5YS 10 Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1JG