6 bed detached house for sale

Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9

A beautiful Grade II listed 16th century house with guest cottage set within approximatley1.4 acres of grounds including mature gardens and a post and railed paddock.

Description
Steeped in history and beautifully maintained, Tigley House is an exceptional Grade II listed residence offering refined country living. Believed to date back to the mid-16th century, this elegant home combines historic architectural character with thoughtfully designed modern comforts. Throughout the property, period details such as flagstone floors, antique panelling, exposed beams and wood-burning stoves create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The property’s layout is both practical and impressive, with an abundance of spacious reception rooms and beautifully appointed interiors. Of particular note is the charming breakfast room, featuring a glass-topped well and French doors opening onto the gardens. A detached annexe, Tigley Stable, provides excellent guest accommodation or potential for use as a holiday let.
The ground floor is approached via a traditional flagstone entrance hall, leading into an elegant dining room with original beams, antique panelling and a large wood-burning stove. The kitchen evokes a Mediterranean aesthetic, with neutral cabinetry and whitewashed stone walls, complemented by high-quality integrated appliances. Adjoining the kitchen, the former ash house now serves as a walk-in pantry.
The breakfast room offers a delightful space for informal dining, with the original well set beneath glass and direct garden access. Two further sitting rooms, each with wood-burning stoves, provide generous areas for entertaining and relaxation. A utility/boot room and a fifth bedroom or study with en suite shower room, accessed via private stone steps, complete the ground floor.
Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to four bedrooms. Two benefit from en suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom with separate bath and shower.
Tigley Stable offers beautifully designed, flexible living space. The open-plan living area is flooded with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows and a Jerusalem marble tiled floor with underfloor heating. There is a modern kitchen, a double bedroom and a contemporary wet room. Perfect for visiting guests, extended family, or as an income-generating holiday let.
Tigley House sits in approximately 1.4 acres and is approached through newly installed electric gates opening onto a sweeping gravel driveway, leading to generous parking.
The gardens are a delight, being well established and beautifully kept. There are a number of specimen trees including a Swamp Cypress and a Judas Tree and although gardens are mainly laid to lawn, there is a wonderful selection of Rhododendrons. Camellias and Azaleas. Within the gardens is an Indonesian Summer House with veranda and a timber garden gazebo. A stone outbuilding provides practical storage for garden equipment. Beyond the main gardens, a post-and-railed paddock offers further recreational space or potential for extended landscaping.

Location
Tigley House is situated on the A385 near the hamlet of Tigley and the villages of Harberton and Dartington. Dartington is home to the Dartington Estate, a 1200 acre estate which offers stunning gardens, the Barn Cinema, a fabulous selection of shops and cafes at The Cider Press Centre and of course Dartington Hall. In addition, the village offers a primary school, a post office / village store, an award winning 12th Century village pub and a filling station which also sells home cooked Indian cuisine. The market town of Totnes which is less than three miles away, sits on the River Dart and offers an eclectic mix of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Totnes is home to King Edward VI (KEVICCs) secondary school, a leisure centre, a supermarket and a train station offering a regular service to London in under 3 hours. The A38 Devon Expressway provides links to Plymouth, Cornwall, Exeter and the M5 motorway. And being situated in the South Hams, you are never far from the glorious South Devon Coastline or the vast moorlands of Dartmoor National Park.

Square Footage: 3,161 sq ft

Acreage:
1.38 Acres

Directions
From Totnes, follow the A385 toward Dartington and the A38. At the mini roundabout in Dartington, continue straight ahead on the A385 towards Plymouth, passing the Texaco filling station. Continue for abut 2 miles and just after Tigley Cross, which is signposted to Harbeton 2 miles, the entrance to Tigley House will be found a short way along on the left hand side.

Additional Info
services- Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (Titan Bio digester) Oil fired Central Heating

Grade II Listed

Photographs: October 2025.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the agents.