Guide price
£1,995,000
8 bed detached house for sale
Brentor, Tavistock PL19Freehold
8 beds
6 baths
5 receptions
EPC Rating: D
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
E
About this property
A Stunning, Versatile Detached Residence
Perfect for Multi-generation Living
Picturesque Views Towards Brentor Church
Beautiful Formal Gardens
Approximately 11 Acres (Up to 22 acres available by negotiation)
Successful Turn Key Holiday Cottage Providing Immediate Income
Additional Versatile Ancillary Accommodation
Potential for Further Development (Planning for two more holiday cottages recently lapsed)
Equestrian Potential (with some minor alterations to the main barn)
Please Quote Ref# BV0208
Location
Brentor is a beautiful village within in Dartmoor National Park and surrounded by open Moorland and stunning views. The village is famous for the iconic, 12th century St Michael de Rupe Church, visible from great distance, a prominent, historic landmark. The property itself offers complete seclusion and privacy, approximately 6 miles from Tavistock.
Tavistock is a thriving 'stannary' and award winning market town with regular farmers' markets and a large variety of independent shops and cafes. The town is rich in history dating back to the 10th century and is famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake; With various primary schools, both state and private secondary schools, doctor’s surgeries, swimming pools and tennis courts.
Situation
The property sits on its own plot with no near neighbours, opposite vast, undulating open moorland and the drive is accessed from Station Road.
Accommodation
Approached via a private, tree lined drive, Wortha Farm is a stunning detached property surrounded by picturesque views to the west overlooking Brentor Church. The farm is set in approximately 11 acres and sits on the edge of West Blackdown (more land available by negotiation). The main house is perfect for multi-generational living, it is incredibly versatile and could be configured in several different ways without any alterations... Equally, it is perfect as one large 8/9 bedroom home... There is additional ancillary accommodation in the barn, a detached barn conversion providing a good rental income plus another barn that has previously been granted planning to be converted to two further holiday lets (permission now lapsed). Beautifully presented throughout, the property has been extended and completely renovated by its current owner to restore its original character and charm.
This very special moorland home is an exceptionally rare find, offering a wonderful lifestyle opportunity and myriad of possibilities including equestrian potential with some minor alterations... The large barn offers a hugely versatile space currently used for private functions, this could be converted to provide stables.
Wortha farm has successfully housed three generations of the same family for several years so is perfectly suited for multi-generational living. The annexe has been adapted to provide wheelchair access and an accessible wet room and has been used for this purpose for the last four years.
Lower Brentor View (the cottage) has been run as a successful Air bnb for the last 15 years -
The main house is also incredibly versatile and could be configured in several different ways without any alterations... Equally, it is perfect as one large 8/9 bedroom house and must be viewed in order to appreciate it's versatility.
Main House
Ground Floor
Vestibule -
With light and original wooden door to -
Hallway -
A grand hallway with wide staircase and turned mahogany banister. Cast iron radiator, light and power points. Doorway (currently blocked off) to the annexe (bedroom 5). Additional Doors off to:
Cloakroom -
A white suite comprising wall mounted wash hand basin and WC. Tiled floor, radiator, ceiling light point.
Dining Room - 5.6m x 3.9m
A large double glazed bay window to the front with sash openings and far reaching views across the gardens towards Brentor Church. Fireplace with slate hearth incorporating a 'Stovax' wood burning stove, stripped wooden floor, cast iron radiator, light and power points.
Games Room/Office - 3.7m x 3.6m
French doors to the rear courtyard, exposed beams and stonework, radiator light and power points.
Snug/Kitchen/Diner - 8m x 4.4m
This is a stunning, light and airy room with an eclectic mix of modern and original features. The central focus points being the modern wood burner with curved slate hearth and of course that awe inspiring view towards the church that is central to every west facing room in the property. The kitchen space is re-fitted with a contemporary 'Wren' kitchen comprising a range of base and full heigh units, work surface incorporating a sink and drainer unit and induction hob with extractor over. Eye level oven and grill, integrated dishwasher. Hard wood French doors give access to the patio, three double glazed windows, exposed stonework, cast iron radiator, light and power points. Open to:
Entrance Hall/Well Room (Utility and Boot Room) - 3.6m x 2.3m
The entrance hall has an external door giving access to the south, flagstone floor, underfloor heating, light and power points. Original water pump opening to the well room with original well (beneath the wooden floor), exposed stonework, small window to the rear, light and power points.
Annexe
Breakfast Kitchen - 4.6m x 3.2m
A dual aspect room accessed via a hard wood stable door, double glazed windows to the rear and side. Fitted with a range of traditional style units with a work surface over incorporating sink and drainer unit and an induction hob with extractor over. Eye level double oven and grill, walk-in larder. Space for a table and chairs, radiator light and power points. Door to:
Living/Dining Room - 8m x 5.2m
The main feature of this room (not forgetting the view!) is the large inglenook fireplace with granite mantle and open grate. French doors then open to the patio where you can enjoy the view across the fields towards the church. Two double glazed sash windows to the side, solid oak floor and staircase to the first floor. A small corridor leads to:
Bedroom 5 - 4.5m x 4.3m
A large double glazed bay window with sash openings to the west enjoying views towards Brentor Church. Built in wardrobes, feature fireplace with open grate, radiator, light and power points. Doorway to main hallway (currently blocked off).
Wet Room - 3.1m x 3m
A white suite with wash hand basin and WC, wall mounted mixer shower, chrome towel rail and cupboards housing the oil fired boiler and hot water tank.
First Floor
Landing -
A spacious landing with original mahogany balustrade. Velux roof light, two additional double glazed windows, cast iron radiator, light and power points. Access to loft space, door to the annexe, door to walk-in airing cupboard and additional doors of to:
Bedroom 2 - 4.8m x 3.6m
With two double glazed sash windows to the rear, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, exposed stonework, radiator, light and power points. Door to:
En-suite -
A white suite comprising shower with traditional style 'Bristan' mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Tiled floor with underfloor heating, chrome heated towel rail, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, double glazed window to the side.
Master Bedroom Suite -
A corridor leads along passing the dressing room with a velux window and wardrobes to either side. Door to en-suite and opening to:
Master Bedroom - 4.7m x 5m
With double glazed, hard wood french doors to a Juliet balcony giving far reaching views to the West towards Brentor Church. Additional double glazed window to the side. Radiator, light and power points.
En-suite - 5m x 2.7m
A five piece traditional style suite with a large double ended cast iron slipper bath, separate shower incorporating a mixer shower, high flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bidet. A full height bow window to the side, exposed stonework, cast iron radiator, tiled floor.
Bedroom 6 - 4.5m x 3.6m
A double glazed bay window to the font with sash openings and far reaching views towards the church, feature fireplace, vanity basin, radiator, light and power points.
Bedroom 8 - 3.7m x 2.4m
A double glazed sash window to the front with views towards the church. Radiator, light and power points.
Bedroom 7 - 4.5m x 3.6m
A double glazed bay window to the font with sash openings and far reaching views towards the church, feature fireplace, radiator, light and power points.
Bathroom -
A white suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower incorporating a mixer shower and vanity wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail, underfloor heating and a double glazed window to the rear with views to the moor.
WC -
A white suite comprising WC and vanity wash hand basin. Radiator, underfloor heating and a double glazed window to the rear with views to the moor.
Annexe
Landing -
With interconnecting door to the main house and door to stairs to ground floor. Wooden floor and doors off to:
Shower Room -
A white suite comprising corner shower, wash hand basin and WC. Window to the rear, underfloor heating, chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3 - 5.4m x 3.5m
With double glazed, hard wood french doors to a Juliet balcony giving far reaching views to the West towards Brentor Church. Additional double glazed window to the side. Fitted wardrobe, radiator, light and power points. Door to:
En-suite -
A white suite comprising cast iron bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Underfloor heating.
Bedroom 4 - 4.6m x 3.2m
With a double glazed window to the rear and additional velux window. Built in wardrobe, radiator, light and power points. Door to:
Ensuite -
A white suite comprising corner shower, wash hand basin and WC. Velux window, chrome heated towel rail, underfloor heating.
Office/Bedroom 9 - 2.6m x 1.7m
With a double glazed sash window to the side, radiator, light and power points.
Lower Brentor View
Ground Floor
This wonderful barn conversion is immaculately presented and finished to a high standard to provide a stunning, self contained holiday let. With hard wood double glazed windows throughout and electric heating.
Breakfast Kitchen - 3.3m x 2.6m
A range of eye level and base units with a granite work surface over incorporating sink and drainer unit and a 4 ring induction hob with extractor over and oven beneath. Space for table and chairs, wall mounted electric radiator, oak floor, light and power points. Archway to:
Living room - 4.8m x 3.3m
With oak flooring flowing from the kitchen, views to Brentor Church, door to decking area, three full height windows to the side, understairs storage, wall mounted electric heater, light and power points. Solid oak staircase to:
First Floor
Bedroom - 4.8m x 3.3m
With oak flooring a full height window to either side and another overlooking the church. Wall mounted heater, light and power points. Sliding door to:
Ensuite -
With a corner shower cubicle incorporating an electric shower, wall mounted wash hand basin and WC. Tiled floor with underfloor heating, inset ceiling lights.
Main Barn (See floorplan for layout)
Ground Floor
This is a large building providing a versatile space currently used for entertaining, storage and has planning permission for ancillary accommodation to the main house.
Dining Kitchen - 10.75m x 3.10m
Reception 1 - 6.73m x 4m
Reception 2 - 7.62m x 3.78m
Shower Room - 3.8m x 2.35m
Utility - 6.94m x 3.13m
First Floor
17.9m x 7.27m
Storage space, hot water tank.
Outside
The property sits in approximately 11 acres made up of about an acre of formal gardens and the rest agricultural, well fenced fields used for grazing. Parking for multiple vehicles.
Tenure - Freehold
Services - Mains electricity, mains water, Oil heating, private (septic tank) drainage
Council Tax - West Devon, Band E
*Please note that the vendor of this property is related to the Selling Agent*
*Agent's Note - Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements. The floorplan should be used for indication purposes only. You are advised to take your own measurements before purchasing the property. Reference made to any fixtures, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
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