5 bed country house for sale

Nr Landscove, Newton Abbot TQ13

Little Woodland is in a rural position with lovely countryside views and yet within easy reach of Ashburton and Totnes.

The property comprises a detached property together with separate large garage/workshops with two bedroom annexe over, all set within spacious grounds and with the benefit of a small paddock across the lane.

Approached via a sweeping driveway there is ample parking beside the house and garage/annex. Entering through the front door with lovely oak porch, there is a spacious hallway with enclosed stairs ahead and a WC.

To the left is the large reception room which is dual aspect and has lovely views over the garden. There is a wood burner installed in the impressive fireplace, and this is a wonderful room in which to read and relax.

To the right of the hallway is the very large kitchen/breakfast room which is light and spacious and has a tiled floor. The ceiling has exposed beams, and there is also part exposed stone wall added much character.

The dining area is spacious and leads directly into the fully fitted kitchen which has floor and wall units, an oil fired Worcester boiler and space for a cooker (Calor Gas) and fridge freezer. There is a window to the side, and a glazed door leads through to the utility room and back door. The utility room provides plenty of space for coats and boots, plus has space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

On the first floor are three large double bedrooms, all with good light and lovely views out over the garden. They have some occasional exposed beams and large wooden window sills and are reached off a long landing which also leads to the family bathroom at the end.

Across from the house is a substantial two storey building with a large double garage with electric door to the ground floor, together with two further rooms behind, all with windows onto the garden. Steps to the side lead to the first floor apartment which is reached via a stable door and opens directly into the large open plan reception/ kitchen.

The kitchen area is compact with floor and wall units and space for a cooker and fridge. The reception room has a wood burner on a tiled hearth and there are doors off to two bedrooms, and at the other side a bathroom with Mira electric shower over the bath.

Outside

The gardens are a particular feature of the property and are mainly laid to lawn and extend to the front of the property. There are mature trees and flower beds, and the large lawn is bounded by a small stream which adds a magical quality.

There is ample parking in front of the house and in addition to the gated driveway there is also a wooden pedestrian gate through onto the quiet country lane that runs behind the property. Just across this is access to the paddock of approx. 0.6 acres which is gently sloping and benefits from an abundance of meadow flowers.

Location

Little Woodland is rurally situated surrounded by pretty countryside and yet just on the outskirts of the popular village of Landscove with its well reputed primary school rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Broadhempston is just down the road with a locally run village shop together with the two popular public houses, and respected Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

It is well positioned being only 3 miles from the bustling moorland town of Ashburton and 5 miles from the colourful vibrancy of Totnes, located at the head of the navigable River Dart and with a mainline train station and direct access to London Paddington. In addition, Dartington Hall with The Barn Cinema and International Summer school is a short distance away. The lovely village of Staverton which is in the same Parish and has The Sea Trout Inn together with a station on The Dart Valley Steam Railway, Ben’s Organic Farm shop and Riverford Field Restaurant.

Council Tax Band: House Band F Annexe Band B

Tenure: Freehold

Services - Private bore hole water supply also serving the neighbouring property. Private swage treatment system in the garden. Mains electricity. Oil-fired heating for the house and electric for the flat. Bottled Calor Gas for cooker in main house.

EPC House - E Annexe – E

Directions - From the village of Landscove turn left just before reaching the pub on your left hand side and follow this lane bearing left a short way along and then continuing pretty much straight on. When you reach a small T junction turn right passing farm buildings, and then right again at the next junction and after that Little Woodland is a short way along on the right