This charming six-bedroom period home comes to market for the first time as a private residence. With roots tracing back to the Domesday era, the property boasts a rich and varied past, having served many purposes before evolving into a welcoming family home, complete with its elegant Georgian frontage.

Set within just under an acre, the house is enveloped by gently sloping lawns and established trees, offering far-reaching rural views. Beyond the grounds, the adjoining field is currently undergoing a thoughtful rewilding programme, with nature-promoting ponds, fruit trees and wildlife-friendly planting enhancing the surrounding landscape and biodiversity. While not formally listed, the property is recognised as a Heritage asset, preserving much of its historic character.

Inside, the accommodation is both inviting and versatile. Traditional features such as modern sash windows, original wood and flagstone flooring, along with original fireplaces, blend seamlessly with thoughtful modern updates. The layout has been designed for comfortable family living.

The ground floor offers three reception rooms, including a main living room with a bay window framing views of the gardens and countryside beyond. A cosy sitting room centres around an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The farmhouse-style kitchen is fitted with a Range cooker and integrated appliances, with space for both dining and relaxed seating. A practical utility room with shower and adjacent WC adds convenience, while a dedicated boiler room houses the biomass heating and hot water system. Enhancing the eco credentials further is a solar array neatly tucked away within the grounds of the garden.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys beautiful countryside views and features its own en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms benefit from a Jack & Jill shower room, complimented by a well-appointed family bathroom. A secondary staircase provides access down to the kitchen from the main landing.

Below the main house, a vaulted cellar offers excellent storage or potential for alternative uses.

Outside, the property is accessed via a gated entrance leading to ample parking for multiple vehicles, along with a double carport and adjoining covered storage. To the front, a south-facing terrace enjoys far-reaching countryside views. The landscaped gardens wrap around the property and include wisteria-clad walls, mature trees providing shade in the summer months, and a further raised terrace accessed from the kitchen, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. There is also a productive vegetable garden and a selection of apple trees.

Overall, this is a unique countryside home that successfully combines timeless character with modern comfort, offering peace and privacy while remaining conveniently close to excellent transport connections.

Council tax band: F
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: Standard form
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: Yes
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Central heating
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Good, Three - Great, EE - Good
Parking: Covered, Driveway and Gated
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: Property is on the boundary of a conservation area
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: None
Japanese knotweed: Present and managed under a professional treatment plan with warranty in place
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Energy Performance Rating: D

All details are provided in good faith but without guarantee.

The information is intended as a guide to assist you in deciding whether the property meets your requirements. Any matters of particular importance should be independently verified by your solicitor, surveyor, or relevant specialists such as a builder, plumber, electrician, or damp and timber expert.

Services

The property benefits from nine ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, a biomass boiler with battery backup, and two wood-burning stoves. The current owners use a wireless SIM-based WiFi system; however, prospective buyers are advised to make their own enquiries regarding broadband availability and connection types in the area.

Parking

Pillared gated parking for several vehicles plus a double carport.

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE.

The property is in Band F however there is an improvement indicator noted.

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Detached House in Totnes