Stowford Barton Stowford Barton Harford, Ivybridge, PL21 0JD Ivybridge 0.5 mile, Plymouth 13 miles, Exeter 34 miles
• Period Features • 3 Reception Rooms • 6 Double Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Gardens • Summerhouse • Solar Water Heating
Guide price £575,000
SITUATION Located in a prominent position within the Dartmoor National Park in the southern foothills of Dartmoor, in a rural location set high above the market town of Ivybridge, on the northern side of the lovely South Hams, between the maritime port of Plymouth and the cathedral city of Exeter. Access could not be easier, Stowford Barton is within walking distance of Ivybridge which is located on the A38 Devon Expressway and public transport is extremely well catered for with both rail and bus stations within strolling distance. On the doorstep are some breathtakingly A sizable portion of a Grade II Listed historic manor house enjoying beautiful walks along wooded valleys and the bleak beauty of Dartmoor. DESCRIPTION fine views set in over half an acre of private gardens. The history of Stowford stretches back for around 1,000 years and the roots of the present house can be traced back to the 16th Century. One of its original occupants was Thomas Williams, the Speaker of the House of Commons, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Today this former Manor House has been sympathetically divided into six separate residential dwellings and enjoys splendid views.
As expected with a house this rich in history, there are many fascinating period features including an immense fireplace, a number of carved granite ornamentations, some fine wood panelling and beamed ceilings.
It has a feeling of grandeur from the moment the threshold is crossed and it retains many original features. The accommodation extends to 3640 square feet comprises of a generous reception including magnificent drawing room, dining room accommodation, large kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, snug, laundry room, boot room, wine storage, master bedroom with en suite shower, five further bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cloakroom with toilet. There is a pretty, well stocked garden and driveway with plenty of parking. ACCOMMODATION This much loved family home offered to the market after 16 years. The whole of Stowford House was divided in the 1980s into six separate homes, of which this is one of the most distinguished. Offering a surprising degree of privacy, the accommodation is laid out over three levels.
The house is approached from a gravelled parking area with space for a number of motor vehicles and a path meanders to the front door. The sitting room is deeply impressive and is truly magnificent with flagstone flooring, beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, an enormous inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and huge granite lintel and a picture window to the west enjoys the splendid view and bathes the interior in natural light with views across the valley. There is a formal dining room with a flagstone floor and ceiling timbers and French windows opening to the garden.
The kitchen is rustic with a farmhouse style feel with wooden work surfaces and a range of cupboards and recessed shelving. Beyond this is the breakfast room which in turn leads to the large utility room.
There are two floors of bedroom accommodation containing six double bedrooms. GARDENS & GROUNDS The grounds extend to 0.620 acres (0.251 ha) and are remarkably level with an open aspect and magnificent views over the rolling South Devon countryside. A ha-ha separates the garden from the adjoining field exaggerating the views further. At the far end of the garden is a Victorian stone built summerhouse or folly which makes a wonderful picnic site or barbecue area. Areas of the garden are protected by charming mature woodland and there is a large level grassed area ideal for children to play. Intersecting the gardens is a small stream bordered with well-established ferns and water loving plants. There are more formal areas of garden beside the house itself. TENURE Freehold. COUNCIL TAX BAND Band F. SERVICES VIEWING/NEGOTIATIONS Strictly by appointment through Stags Plymouth Office: 01752 223933. DIRECTIONS From Ivybridge, pass the iconic Stowford Mill and the well regarded Ivybridge Community College, and at the crossroads, go straight on across the railway bridge, towards Harford and Lukesland. After approximately 100 meters take the first opening on the left. Continue on the drive up to the next left, take that and continue past the entrance of Stowford House on the right and carry on the drive to the end. Park on the gravel. Stowford Barton, Harford, Ivybridge, PL21 0JD
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