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The Hey Throwleigh, Okehampton EX20 Lovely character home with land on the edge of the popular village of Throwleigh. Situation 4 2 2 1 The Hey is in a slightly elevated position above the centre of the picturesque Dartmoor Village of Throwleigh and it is just a short walk from the countryside footpaths and the open moor at Shilstone Tor and Clannaborough. Throwleigh is a village community with a good social round, a nearby pub and a village hall. The A30 dual carriageway is only about 3 miles away and the ancient stannary town of Chagford is a similar distance. Primary schooling is in Chagford and senior Approx. 4 Acres schooling is in Okehampton and a school bus service operates to both. Exeter is approximately 20 miles. Description Originally built as the village Rectory in the 1890’s, The Hey was created using traditional Dartmoor building trades and local stone. It is unlisted, has great character and is a spacious and charming family home with an attractive landscaped Dartmoor garden, a conservatory, a fruit and vegetable garden and an attached field of approximately 4 acres. The accommodation comprises three spacious reception rooms plus a study and a separate office set beneath a glazed roof over a small courtyard and a kitchen/ breakfast room with an Aga and a walk in pantry. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a large grandchildren’s dormitory bedroom and playroom. The house lends itself to entertaining with plenty of space and offers flexibility to the incoming buyer. There are also many original period features including original granite fireplaces. On arrival a driveway leads from the entrance gate down to a gravelled parking area and a driveway that runs along the front of the house to the garage. Across the driveway at the front is a mature and well tended beech hedge with a low granite wall and a set of steps which lead down to the fruit and vegetable garden. A further set of granite steps lead down the embankment to Shilstone Lane where the former cart shed is located. The fruit and vegetable garden has raised planters and fruit cages and some fruit trees. It has a lovely view to the pretty granite built St Mary The Virgin parish church. Gardens and Grounds The formal garden runs alongside the driveway and is mostly laid to lawn at the upper level with some granite walls bounding the grassed area and a path and low walls to a sitting area at the top of the garden from which to enjoy both the view of the house and the countryside beyond. The garden is set above Shilstone Lane and is completely private. A Devon bank separates the garden from the field and there is a gate to the field from the gravelled parking area. A granite retaining wall with steps leads down through well stocked borders to the stone paved patio area which is adjacent to the sitting room and bay window and the door from the reception hall. It is a most attractive area with climbing roses and clematis and plenty of space for a large garden table and chairs. It has level access from the house and lower part of the driveway. Services Mains water, drains, electricity, oil central heating Fixtures and fittings All items usually known as tenant’s fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these particulars together with all items of equipment and garden statuary are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate negotiation. Local Authority South Hams District council. Tel: 01803 861234 Viewing Strictly by appointment only with agents Knight Frank Tel: 01392 423111 Directions (Postcode EX20 2HX) Once you have arrived in Throwleigh look towards the church and take the lane to the left whilch is Shilstone Lane. As the name suggests this leads up to Shilstone Tor. Just 50 Metres up the lane on the left is a tarmacadam driveway which leads up to the gated entrance to the private drive to The Hey. Enter the drive and at the bottom of the private drive on the right is a gravelled parking area for three cars. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 335.6 sq.m This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Knight Frank Exeter I would be delighted to tell you more. 19 Southernhay East Exeter Mark Proctor Devon 01392 423111 EX1 1QD [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly. 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. 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. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated June 2020. Photographs dated June 2020. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Brochure by wordperfectprint.com..

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