Glebe House, Dunterton, Tavistock, Devon, PL19

LOCATION The property is set within the rural hamlet of Dunterton overlooking the Parish Church. Dunterton is approximately 9 miles from the market town of Tavistock in West Devon. Once a stannary town and home to Sir Francis Drake, Tavistock is situated on the River Tavy and set on the fringes of Dartmoor National Park. Within the town centre is the ancient pannier market and Meadowlands Park with swimming pool and tennis courts. Also Tavistock Wharf, a venue for cultural events, cinema and arts. Approximately 5.5 miles to the north of the property is the historic town of Launceston set on the A30 dual carriageway spine road for Cornwall and Devon. The city of Exeter (46 miles) to the east provides Intercity Rail Link, International Airport and M5 motorway link. The city of Plymouth (23 miles) to the south provides Intercity Rail link and Continental Ferry Port. In all directions of the property there is scenery of outstanding natural beauty. To the north is rugged coastline famed for popular family surfing beaches and picturesque former fishing villages. The open expanses of Bodmin Moor are to the west, ideal for walking and riding. Dartmoor National Park is to the east and running southwards to Plymouth Sound with all its yachting facilities is the Tamar Valley steeped in 18th Century mining history and renowned for salmon fishing. DESCRIPTION Glebe House is a charming traditional five-bedroom detached family home set in 2.75 acres located in a peaceful and picturesque setting with outstanding views of the Tamar Valley and All Saints Church at Dunterton. The property has beautifully proportioned rooms with elegant high ceilings, cornice, and large windows. The living accommodation is spacious throughout comprising three reception rooms, two kitchens, sunroom and five bedrooms with direct access to en-suite facilities for four bedrooms. Outside the feature lawn is a level sun trap with ha-ha to own paddock and enjoying an unimpeded view over the surrounding countryside. There is a gorgeous private and sheltered walled garden to one side and throughout there are mature shrubs and trees. There is also a well-established orchard with Apple trees and a Walnut tree. There are two level paddocks laid to permanent pasture - one protecting the view and the other completely private. There is a potting shed, garage and a stone Barn which is tree lined and has potential to be converted, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. To really appreciate this wonderful home along with the exceptional location a viewing is highly recommended. The property has an oil fired boiler heating radiators in the principal rooms. ACCOMMODATION uPVC door leads into: - PORCH Outside light. Window to the front elevation, patterned tiled floor and access to: - HALLWAY Large hallway with doors to all rooms and stairs rising to the first floor. Under stair storage and access to: - W.C. Low level W.C. and wash hand basin with separate taps and mirror over. Extractor fan. RECEPTION ROOM ONE Patio doors with windows above lead onto south facing terrace area with countryside views including the Church and Tamar Valley. High ceiling, open fireplace with stone hearth and surround with wood mantle over. Access into Main Kitchen. RECEPTION ROOM TWO Open fireplace with tiled hearth, surround and mantle over. Door leading to reception room three and patio doors with windows above lead into: - SUNROOM Double glazed windows on two sides with polycarbonate roofing. Outstanding countryside views of the Tamar Valley. Door to garden. RECEPTION ROOM THREE Suitable for study, library or snug. Floor to ceiling window to the side elevation, book shelving. HALLWAY Storage cupboard WET ROOM Newly refurbished with large walk-in rainfall shower with tiled surround and glass screen. Low level W.C. and wash basin with mixer tap, mirror over and storage below. Towel rail, extractor fan and window to the rear elevation. KITCHEN Range of base and eye-level units with worktop including inset stainless-steel sink with double drainer and mixer tap. Oil fired Aga with tiled splashbacks. Built-in dresser with shelving. Window to the side elevation with window seat. Access into Reception Room One. UTILITY AREA Window to rear and door leading to garden. Range of base and eye-level units with worktop having inset Belfast sink and tiled surround. Eye-level electric oven and gas hob with extractor fan over. Space and plumbing for tumble dryer, dishwasher and washing machine. Space for free standing fridge / freezer. Shelving unit and radiator. Access to larder cupboard and: - CLOAKROOM Housing the fuse board and boiler with window to rear. Stainless steel sink and drainer with cupboard under. LARDER CUPBOARD Window to rear. Slate shelf, further shelving and space for freezer. From the hallway stairs rise to: - HALF LANDING Window to rear, stairs to the first-floor landing and door to: - LARGE W.C. Low level W.C. and wash hand basin with tiled surround, mirror and light over. Window to side. Stairs rise to: - FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors to all rooms. MASTER BEDROOM Elegant light and airy large bedroom with window enjoying superb rural view of the Tamar Valley and Church. Door to: - EN-SUITE BATHROOM Suite of bath with electric shower over, tiled surround and glass screen. Low level W.C. and wash hand basin, storage below and tiled surround. Window to side. Airing cupboard with shelving and water tank. Access to Bedroom Three. BEDROOM TWO Large window to front with view of the Tamar Valley. Built-in storage cupboards with rail. Door to:- L-SHAPED EN-SUITE BATHROOM An L-shaped room with suite of bath and wash hand basin, mirror over and light above. Two windows to the side, storage cupboard, low level W.C. and further wash hand basin, mirror and light above with tiled surround. Storage shelves. Door into: - BEDROOM FOUR Built-in floor to ceiling storage cupboards with louvre doors, one with water tank, shelving and rail. Window to rear with louvre door storage beneath. BEDROOM THREE Window to rear, loft hatch and door leading into en-suite shared with Master Bedroom. BEDROOM FIVE Window to the front elevation with lovely countryside views. OUTSIDE The property is approached via a single-track road which leads past the first paddock. Frontage feature lawn is level creating a tranquil setting for the house and bordered only by a ha-ha with shrubs on the south side thereby ensuring full advantage is taken of the spectacular view across the Tamar Valley towards Kit Hill. From the frontage garden a high stone wall with pretty archway leads to the walled side garden, which is level, completely private and very sheltered. Range of ornamental shrubs and trees including Magnolia Grandiflora. The side garden is overlooked by the stone barn which has lower ground floor storage areas with direct access from the walled garden. On the other side of the barn is a further area of secluded garden which is level and also sheltered. There is ample parking and turning at the rear of the property. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE Former tractor shed of substantial wooden construction with CGI cladding and double wooden doors. POTTERY SHED Brick built with window to the rear elevation. Electric connected. DETACHED BARN Stone built with windows to the side and front elevation. Access from lower garden area or parking area. Power and light connected. Potential for conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Adjoining level area of garden set away from the main gardens. ORCHARD Accessed from the rear of the property and stocked with a variety of well-established Apple trees and a Walnut tree. REAR PADDOCK Located to the rear of the property with gated access extending to approximately 0.924 acres. This is gently south facing with mature hedge growth surrounding. FRONT PADDOCK Located at the front of the property with gated access extending to approximately 0.765 acres. The septic tank is located in the top left corner. SERVICES Mains electricity. Water via a borehole, supply serving Glebe House only. A septic tank is shared between Glebe House and two neighbouring properties. Glebe House also has the right to take water from a separate borehole fed shared reservoir. Two bulk oil tanks. COUNCIL TAX BAND F EE RATING E DIRECTIONS What3words:// cavalier.still.tractor