The Bakehouse and Wheelhouse, Ponsworthy, Dartmoor, TQ13 7PJ

stags.co.uk 01803 865454 | [email protected] The Bakehouse And Wheelhouse, Ponsworthy, Dartmoor, TQ13 7PJ Two barn conversions set in 2 acres with river frontage in this peaceful Dartmoor hamlet location. Widecombe in the Moor 2 miles Ashburton 6 miles Chagford 10 miles • The Bakehouse: sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, 2/3 bedrooms, study/bed 3, bathroom, WC • The Wheelhouse: sitting room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom • Parking, garden and pasture land • River frontage and Dartmoor views • Guide price £535,000 Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London The Bakehouse And Wheelhouse, Ponsworthy, Dartmoor, TQ13 7PJ SITUATION ACCOMMODATION The Bakehouse and Wheelhouse are located in the peaceful (Please refer to floorplan for layout and measurements). hamlet of Ponsworthy, nestled in the spectacular West Webburn valley, in the heart of Dartmoor. Comprising of a THE BAKEHOUSE: was originally the bakery and shippon for handful of properties, the hamlet is known for its unique the adjacent mill which served the local population and was historic buildings and the abundance of wildlife and rare flora still being used as such until the mid 19th century. The and fauna. The Bakehouse and Wheelhouse, together with the surviving 7ft granite 'one sack' industrial bread oven, so called Mill across the lane, served as the bakery and wheelwrights for because of the commercial production of bread, remains and the local area up until the mid 19th Century. Close by is the is a feature of the sitting room. Converted in the 1970's and picturesque ford and clapper bridge known as 'The Splash'. winning awards from both the Civic Trust and the RIBA, The Bakehouse is now a 2/3 bedroom home retaining the original Widecombe in the Moor is just 2 miles away and has a stone walls and unique interior features. primary school, village shop, two pubs including the award winning Rugglestone Inn, a teashop and a National Trust The accommodation on the ground floor comprises of a shop. sitting room with a woodburning stove and the feature bread oven. There are exposed beams and the original external Intercity high speed trains operate from Newton Abbot and window shutters remain The hall leads to a family bathroom, Exeter to London Paddington with onward connection to the WC and bedroom. rest of the country. Exeter Airport also serves both domestic and international routes. Upstairs is an open plan living space with the kitchen at one end and a sitting room at the other. A door leads to the DESCRIPTION second bedroom and through to the study/bedroom three which has its own access to the rear garden via external The properties are well placed to take advantage of the granite steps. excellent recreational and sporting facilities in the area, including moorland walking, riding, shooting, hunting, golf THE WHEELHOUSE: a one-bed apartment on the ground floor and water sports. with sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The lower floor has original forge fireplace and currently used as storage Both The Bakehouse and Wheelhouse have been individually and could be remodelled to add additional bedrooms or let in the past to provide a useful secondary income. further living space, subject to the relevant planning consents. The Bakehouse And Wheelhouse, Ponsworthy, Dartmoor, TQ13 7PJ OUTSIDE Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, The property is accessed through a 5-bar gate and has a Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9JQ Tel: 01626 832093 E-mail: courtyard between the two with off road parking for several [email protected] cars. Established trees and shrubs including quince surround the entrance. VIEWING There is a large covered wood store/carport found at the rear Strictly by prior appointment with Stags Totnes property office of the properties and the old Piggery is now used as a office/ on 01803 865454 studio space with a wood burning stove and double doors overlooking the land and river. The land is a sloping field DIRECTIONS dotted with Dartmoor granite rocks, currently used for ponies From Exeter and the M5, take the A38 in a south westerly or sheep with smallholding potential. The lower half of the direction for approx. 13 miles to the Drumbridges exit, land is bordered by approx. 100 yds of river frontage with signposted A382 Bovey Tracey and exit at the Drumbridges seating areas amongst the ancient oak trees and mossy banks. junction signposted Bovey Tracey. From the Drumbridges roundabout, take the 4th exit, signposted Bovey Tracey and The top of the field has wide ranging views over the continue to Bovey Tracey. At the 1st roundabout, take the 2nd surrounding countryside. The path from the rear of the exit and at the next roundabout take the 1st exit signposted Bakehouse leads to a secluded seating area amongst the rocks Haytor and Widecombe (B3387). and continues on to the productive kitchen garden with raised beds, fruit cage, greenhouse and potting shed. Continue for about 500 yds and bear left, still following signs to Haytor and Widecombe. After approx. 7 miles, follow the SERVICES road through Widecombe village and continue for a further 2 Mains electricity, drainage and water. miles down to Ponsworthy. Drive over the bridge and the property is the 1st on the left. LOCAL AUTHORITY Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX. Tel: 01626 361101. E-mail: [email protected]. The Bakehouse And Wheelhouse, Ponsworthy, Dartmoor, TQ13 7PJ The Granary, Coronation Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5GN Tel: 01803 865454 Email: [email protected] These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied on for any purpose stags.co.uk.

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