Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon

The property

A fabulous, substantial, detached character property with four double bedrooms, all en-suite, two large reception rooms, wonderful moorland views, ample parking and a large private garden, in a tranquil location in the village of Manaton. Inside, this wonderful family home is beautifully presented with light and neutral décor throughout, and has bags of character with features including thick walls, solid wooden floors, exposed beams and wood-burning stoves. Arranged reverse-level, it takes full advantage of the wonderful moorland views.

On entering the property

You are met with an entrance hallway with a turning staircase rising to the first floor. On the ground floor is the master bedroom, a spacious double with a walk-in wardrobe and a huge en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating. There are two further ground floor double-bedrooms, both with en-suite wetrooms (with underfloor heating).

On the first floor

Upstairs the staircase has a glass balustrade and leads into the stunning open plan living space, filled with light from windows to the front with far-reaching views, Velux skylights in its vaulted ceiling, and French doors leading out into the rear garden. It has fabulous, exposed beams and at one end, a modern woodburning stove makes a nice feature and focal point for the room. There is plenty of space for a dining table seating at either end of the room giving a choice of venues, perfect for a dinner party or a family celebration. At the rear is a modern kitchen with solid-wood worktops, fitted units, an oil-fired Rayburn and an integrated dishwasher. A utility room to the side has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer along with a double sink, and a door to the rear garden. At the end of the property is an additional reception room with a contemporary wood burning stove and a vaulted ceiling, which is flooded with natural light from triple-aspect (truncated)

To the outside

A private driveway provides parking and leads to the front of the property. The garden is large and private, bordered by some impressive granite boulders with wonderful age-worn moss-covered steps leading between the boulders to some wonderful vantage points with stunning views of the moors. There is a large sloping lawn, areas of decorative shingle, and a sheltered terrace of timber decking, making a great private outside space for entertaining. A path leads around the side of the property, beside the oil tank for the central heating, providing alternative access to the front.

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Location

Manaton is situated in the Dartmoor National Park and offers a historic church and the Kestor Inn. The area is well known for its superb walking and riding opportunities, in addition to the open moor and tors, the delightful Becky Falls are close by, together with the wooded Lustleigh Cleave. Bovey Tracey is approximately 6 miles away with its wider range of facilities, along with access to the A38 Devon Expressway linking the cities of Exeter and Plymouth.

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Agents Notes

Material Information Tenure: Freehold Council Tax F (Teignbridge District Council) Mains Electric, Water & Drainage Oil Heating Mobile phone coverage - EE, Three, O2 & Vodafone - Limited Estimated broadband download speeds - Standard/Superfast up to 18/80 Located off the coalfield Not listed. We are currently awaiting details on Flood Risk check - Gov.uk has paused updates to information about flood risk from rivers and the sea and surface water while they get ready for new data. An update will follow.