This is a substantial, imposing detached residence offering bright and Price Guide £785,000 well-proportioned accommodation, beautifully presented with original HORNHILLS fireplaces, slate flooring, period style sash windows and so much Moretonhampstead, Devon TQ13 8LT more. Having been the subject of an extensive renovation project over the past twelve months, the property has been extended and For more information call Sawdye & Harris thoroughly modernized and, with careful consideration, modern day 01364 652652 conveniences combine subtly with beautiful period features to ensure a stunning up-to-date family home. EPC C

HISTORY The kitchen has a large bespoke sliding door which, when retracted, adds to Hornhills was built at the end of the 19th century by Sir Thomas Bowring for the spacious feel of the inner hallway. the ministers of the Unitarian Chapel. You can see his initials above the front door. The local Bowring Library, at the top of Lime Street, was also built by There is a utility/cloakroom with plumbing for a washing machine. TBB having used an architect who was responsible for several of the Passmore Edwardes Libraries. A grand garden room, which takes in the morning and evening sun, has bi- fold doors leading out to the lower garden and offers even more living DESCRIPTION space. Alternatively, this area would be ideal as a studio or for a home This is a substantial, imposing detached residence offering bright and well- business. proportioned accommodation, beautifully presented with original fireplaces, slate flooring, period style sash windows and so much more. The generously-sized basement/cellar, accessed from the parking area and the ground floor by a separate staircase, offers further potential to create a Having been the subject of an extensive renovation project over the past play room/games room or cinema space.This space has hot and cold water twelve months, the property has been extended and thoroughly modernized and a separated area which houses a new Bosch boiler and unvented hot and, with careful consideration, modern day conveniences combine subtly water cylinder. with beautiful period features to ensure a stunning up-to-date family home. To the first floor, the master bedroom has views across the front garden and A smart gravelled path curves through the lawned, walled garden to the to the town as well as lovely features, including a cast iron fireplace and half-glazed oak front door. From the covered veranda, an impressive modern en suite shower room.There are four further bedrooms, the second entrance hall leads to the ground floor, with underfloor heating and a also benefiting from a cast iron fireplace, all with glimpses towards the moor mixture of Nero riven slate flooring and wool-mix carpeting. A delightful or town. There is also a stunning family bathroom fitted with a four-piece remaining feature in this area is the bank of original butler's bells. suite, including a large shower.

A beautifully fitted and contemporary style kitchen is at the heart of the All in all, this property won't disappoint – with fantastic living and home and two reception rooms provide excellent family living space on this entertaining space, as well as the great location and Dartmoor views, this is floor. One of the reception rooms has an ornate original tiled fire place and one property you will want to view. the larger of the two, a new Dartmoor W5 woodburner with elegant slate surround and hearth.

The Bradbury kitchen, with magnificent views to Mardon Down, is fitted with soft close units, integrated Siemens appliances, including a double oven, induction hob and overhead extractor fan. The kitchen has a granite work surface, together with plinth lighting and a dining area to one end. A peninsula breakfast bar finishes off the run of kitchen units.

LOCATION OUTSIDE The town of Moretonhampstead has good facilities with an excellent The property is accessed through a gated entrance leading to a substantial butcher/delicatessen, bakery and chemist. There are also several churches, gravelled area. A well-fenced, private and secure space offers parking both preschool, primary school, public library, several Inns and Post Office. Many in the open and under cover. As well as the large car port which can be artisans are dotted around the town, including art galleries, potteries and accessed from the garden room, there is a garage at the side of the house, shoe makers, just to name a few. Playgrounds and a sport centre are also which has an internal entrance into the house and a useful tap. available. Wider choices for shopping are available at either Exeter, 13 miles distant, Newton Abbot to the south, and Okehampton - with a Waitrose - to SERVICES the north. The popular old market town of Chagford is also close by. A good All mains services are connected. choice of schools are located nearby including Exeter university. VIEWINGS Exeter St David's provides a regular, fast, Intercity rail service to London Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Paddington (from around two hours five minutes) and the Midlands, and Harris, at their High Moor Office - 01647 441104 or Dartmoor Office - 01364 both Exeter airport (home to Flybe and with an expanding service) and 652652. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you with Bristol airport (offering Easy Jet among its carriers) are within convenient regard to this property then we advise you to contact us to check this and reach. The A30 dual carriageway is about 7 miles to the north and provides the availability and make an appointment to view before travelling any fast access to the M5 at Exeter. distance

Being within Dartmoor National Park (England's biggest National Park), some ACCOMMODATION of Devon's most dramatic and beautiful landscape is on the doorstep. This For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have includes wonderful riding and walking within an area that extends to a prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out breath taking 365 square miles of open space. Nearby Bovey Castle (just a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. outside Moretonhampstead) offers a superb golf course and spa, Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should alternatively golf can also be played at Stover, near Newton Abbot, or at not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important Okehampton. matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. Devon is lucky enough to boast two separate coastlines; the rugged imposing north beaches are renowned for surfing, whereas the quieter beaches and estuaries of South Devon - including Torbay and the Dart Estuary - are within easy reach. There is also a host of good local Inns plus Gidleigh Park or Bovey Castle for five-star cuisine.

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We know that buying a property is a big step and that you want as much information as possible before you make that commitment. To find out more why not take a look at the following websites that will tell you more about the history of the property, important information about the area and what you could get involved with if you lived here too! www.environment-agency.gov.uk www.homeoffice.gov.uk TIPS: The local council’s ‘My Neighbourhood’ is also a fantastic way to find out about the location, history, planning applications and local community. Towns such as Ashburton and Chudleigh also have great Facebook http://list.english-heritage.org.uk www.ukradon.org pages which will give you a great insight into the community and help you connect when you move here. www.landregistry.gov.uk www.fensa.org.uk

The Consumer Protection Regulations : For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and speci fic fittings. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Sawdye & Harris has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property.Data Protection: We retain the copyright in all advertising material used to mar ket this Property. Floor Plans are for identification and illustrative purposes only and are not to scale.

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