Thimble Hall, Hexworthy, Princetown, Yelverton, PL20

A Historical Thatched Family Home located in the Heart of Dartmoor National Park. Main House, Detached Annex, Detached Stone Barn and a Double Thatched Garage.


This gem of a home comprises of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a downstairs WC, two generous reception rooms, a lengthy kitchen, boot room /entrance hall. It’s characterful throughout.

Thimble Hall can trace its beginning potentially back to 1650. From a humble wood store and barn, the property transformed into a breathtaking four-bedroom, two-bathroom haven. Thoughtful extensions have seen it expanded into two buildings, with the addition of an entrance hall/boot room, a downstairs WC and a boiler room.

The kitchen, extends the full length of the original house, this inviting space that manages to be both light and modern, perfectly fitting for an intimate breakfast corner. It is fully equipped with an electric oven and gas hob. Dual aspect windows that not only showcase breathtaking rural scenery, but also provide a charming rural life view into the neighbouring farmyard.

Continuing on, the kitchen unfolds into the entrance hall, boasting impressive original beams. Once a mere passageway, it has now been transformed into an exquisite dining room. Its focus is the grand fireplace. Ascending stairs usher you into cozy bedrooms, while a vintage door offers a delightful segue to the garden.

A doorway beckons toward an expansive drawing room, highlighted by wooden beams and an original stone hearth. A commanding fireplace holds sway, while massive window sills reveal the depth of the robust outer walls. Gaze out through these windows onto a beautiful private walled garden, a wondrous sight indeed.

As you move upstairs, a hallway unfurls towards three double bedrooms and a luxuriously larger Principal one. Each room holds an expressive 'eyebrow' window that captures an intimate view of the garden.

No detail is overlooked, as plenty of fitted cupboards offer ample storage in each room. Finally, there are two ultra-modern compact bathrooms, encapsulating the ideal blend of past charm and present convenience.

Outside, discover a courtyard that opens to a sizeable, brick-painted annex with an intricate tiled roof, equipped with solar panels, telephone connection, and efficient electric radiators. Designed for the artistically inclined, the annex channels an abundance of natural light through its expansive windows, providing a serene sanctuary that could easily transition into an exclusive office or invigorating gym.

Adjacent to this lies a historical monument: a barn built purely with granite from the Moor, unfettered by mortar, standing majestically for a hundred or so years. A perfect piece of history that doubles as a handy storage area, it holds an interesting anecdote of being built by prisoners from Dartmoor.

Beyond the barn, a few steps above, behold the handsome garage. Crowned with thatching, large double doors for easy access of two cars, an electric charger is mounted on the wall, and a sizeable window offering a serene view of the garden.

And the garden – an enclave of quaint charm. Segregated into delightful walled sections, it offers secluded seating areas proffering splendid views and growing areas with a green house and fruit cages.

Thimble Hall - charm, history, and beauty all wrapped up in one exquisite package!

Thimble Hall has been upgraded with faster than average local internet speeds, it has approx 31 Mbs and you can upgrade to even more if you need to.

Based in the centre of the rural Hamlet of Hexworthy and surrounded by Dartmoor National Park.

The Hamlet dates from around 1650, and once was inhabited by Tenament Farmers whom were given special rights to have stock grazing in The Royal Forest of Dartmoor. The stone-built barns remain together with an old inhabited farmhouse. The Ring O Bells House, once was the home of the Captain of the water-powered Tin Mine at Week Ford.

Today tarmac roads lead out towards Dartmeet and onwards towards either, Ashburton, approx. 8 miles with direct access to the A38 for Exeter and Plymouth. Princetown 6 miles, the lovely Market Town of Tavistock approx. 11 miles away, a beautiful drive across the ridge of the Moor

The school bus collects from the Forest Inn for Widecombe in the Moor Primary School. Buses will also collect and deliver locally for children from Stover School, Plymouth College, Exeter School, Mount Kelly's Prep and College at Tavistock, etc.

Trains to London or Cornwall run directly from Ivybridge, Totnes and Newton Abbot Train Stations.

The nearest pubs are The Forest Inn, 150mtrs away, in the Hamlet of Hexworthy, and the Two Bridges Hotel, 5 miles away.

Local places of interest include Venford Reservoir, the imposing Coombe Stone Tor offers wonderful nearby walks and views across the Moor. St Raphael's Church and Old School House was built in 1868 in Huccaby with its stunning display of Snowdrops. Grade II listed HM Princetown Prison with its impressive granite walls. The Dartmoor Prison Museum opens most days.

The towns of Ashburton and Tavistock offer a range of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. With many artisan trades and markets.

Buckfast Abbey is an active Benedictine Monastery located near Buckfastleigh, provides a cafe, shop and gardens. It has well-attended Eucharist, Choral and seasonal services and concerts. Open Daily. Pixielands' myths and legends, located at Dartmeet.

River Dart Country Park near Ashburton set on 90 acres of parkland with a campsite and activities for children with the Old Saw Mill Restaurant. And the Butterfly and Otter Sanctuary at Buckfastleigh, located next to the seasonally active Steam Train.