Marley Head

A superb architecturally designed 4/5 bedroom timber framed house, set in a private location within its own 3 acres of mature broadleaved woodland. An adjoining block of 12.4 acres is available as Lot 2 with a guide of £150,000. The property is located in a peaceful and tranquil location yet near to good road networks.

Situation - Tanglewood is nestled in a clearing with mature woodland, close to Marley Head and offers seclusion and privacy in an elevated position. The property is surrounded by lawn gardens and decking and is an excellent example of a timber frame home in a truly superb natural setting.

The village of South Brent is about 2 miles away, this being a thriving village at the foot of the Dartmoor National Park which maintains much rural charm with a public house, a post office and various other facilities, which include a primary school.

The bustling Medieval market town of Totnes is approximately 6 miles away and has a wider range of facilities which include a secondary school, a leisure centre/swimming pool, a unique High Street with many individual shops and boating opportunities on the River Dart. With superb access to the A38 Devon Expressway making for a fast commute to Exeter and Plymouth and there are mainline rail stations at Totnes and Ivybridge.

The property provides a wonderful home from which to explore the county, with endless walking opportunities within the Dartmoor National Park, as well as having good access to the South Hams coast with the lovely estuary towns of Dartmouth and Salcombe, beautiful beaches and miles of coast path.

Description - Tanglewood is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots. Lot 1 includes the house, the studio, garaging, gardens, an orchard and some broadleaved woodland which extends to about 3 acres in total. Lot 2 comprises a block of broadleaved semi-ancient woodland which extends to about 12.4 acres.

Lot 1 - Tanglewood offers four or five generously sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shower room and spacious reception rooms with a stunning open plan family/kitchen/dining room. The property has solid wooden doors and slate flooring with oil fired underfloor heating throughout all of the ground floor. There is an orchard to the higher side of the property and also a mature semi-ancient broadleaved woodland with areas of wooded clearings and wild flowers. The property itself has a slate roof and is timber framed Douglas Fir and Larch clad.

The vendors converted a timber clad workshop into a self-contained studio in 2018, which they have latterly let out for holiday let accommodation.

Tanglewood is in an extremely accessible location yet in a most tranquil and private setting.

Accommodation - Entrance door to hallway with ample space for cupboards, boots and coat hanging space. WC with wall hung pan and wash hand basin. Main reception/dining area with expansive glazing to both sides and double doors opening to decked and terrace areas. Ample space for large dining tables and seating, inset spotlights. Bespoke fitted kitchen with solid wooden Oak and Elm sink area. Gas burner, built in Neff double ovens. Door to utility with space for washing machine, sink and drainer. Additional storage areas. Kitchen/dining area with views across the lawns and orchard. Double doors opening to decking. Sitting room with the doors opening to a small decked area. Freestanding woodburner. Door to study with views over the front garden and woodland. There is another reception room which leads off the open plan family room which could be Bedroom 5 and currently used as a Playroom.

A solid oak staircase rises to the first floor landing which benefits from a large Velux window affording much natural light.

Bedroom one with vaulted ceiling, skylight and gable end windows with large double doors opening to decked area with views across to treetops and over the lawns and orchard. Plenty of under eaves storage and space for freestanding wardrobes. Ensuite bathroom with double ended bath, WC, shower enclosure with power shower. Bedroom 2 with vaulted ceiling and double doors opening to its own covered private balcony. Views over the lawns and orchard. Ensuite with shower enclosure and power shower, WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom 3 with vaulted ceiling and double doors onto the covered balcony with views over the lawns and driveway. Bedroom 4 with its own covered private balcony overlooking the front entrance with under eaves storage area. Family bathroom with wash hand basin, WC, bath with shower attachment.

Outside - Tanglewood is accessed via its own private driveway off the country lane through electrically operated gates with a camera over. This driveway meanders through the woodland, leading off to the timber framed garage with two bays. The first of which is open fronted with ample space for one vehicle. The second bay has wooden double doors and has loft storage and electricity supply. Planning permission was initially granted in 2006 for a triple bay garage, however a two bay garage was built instead. Therefore, we understand that planning consent exists for a further bay to be added to the existing garage, plus additional ancillary residential use above. Adjoining the letting studio is a separate store, utilised as a bar with lighting and power connected. To either side of the studio is a Hot Springs electric hot tub and an above ground swimming pool which are included in the sale.

The property itself is surrounded by lawns leading out further to the mature semi-ancient woodland. The rear of the property is south facing and doors lead out from the kitchen/dining area onto decking and gravelled courtyard, ideal for entertaining. There are also raised beds with herbaceous borders. Steps lead up to a gently sloping lawn which leads to orchard area beyond. The orchard is planted with apples, pears, plums, greengages and cherry trees. There is a former wooden stable building which was previously used to house chickens. In all Lot 1 extends to about 3 acres

Services - Mains water, electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating with underfloor heating on the ground floor. LPG gas hob. According to Ofcom, good mobile coverage and up to standard broadband is available at the property.

Lot 2- Guide £150,000 - Adjoining Lot 1 is a block of semi-ancient and mainly broadleaved woodland which extends to about 12.4 acres. There is separate road access from the public lane to provide access to the woodland without crossing any part of the land being sold with the house. The woodland has a plethora of fauna and flora with an abundance of bluebells, snowdrops and some orchids. There are several woodland clearings.

Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: . E-mail: customer. .

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on .

Directions - On leaving Totnes take the A385 from Dartington to Marley Head, on reaching the roundabout, turn left and bear immediately right and the property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side through a pair of electric entrance gates.