Tavistock Road, Princetown, Yelverton Guide Price £1,100,000

Yelverton 6 miles approximately; Tavistock 6.5 miles approximately; Plymouth 14 miles; Ashburton 13 miles; approximately.

Chaplains House is located within the picturesque setting of the Dartmoor National Park, amongst the thriving village community of Princetown which is an extremely popular destination for visitors to the area due to its accessibility and striking moorland surroundings. The village itself caters for all day-to-day requirements, offering shops and cafes, The Plume of Feathers Inn, the Dartmoor visitor centre and The Dartmoor Brewery. The National Park, extending to 368 square miles of spectacular, heather-clad moorland and rugged tors, with deep wooded valleys and rushing streams, provides unlimited opportunities for walking, riding and fishing literally on the doorstep. Sporting pursuits in the area are second-to-none, whilst the north and south coasts of Devon and Cornwall are both within easy reach.

Tavistock, 6.5 miles away, is a vibrant market town in West Devon, rich in history and tradition dating back to the 10th century and famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Ashburton is only 13 miles away. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly, also accessible to the Sands School, Ashburton, Stover School, Teigngrace, Newton Abbot and Park School Dartington, whilst the largely 19th century town centre is focussed around the Pannier Market and Bedford Square, in which regular farmer's markets are held. Tavistock straddles the river Tavy and borders with the Dartmoor National Park along its eastern edge, making it an extremely popular destination for lovers of the outdoors.

The cathedral city of Exeter lies 27 miles to the northeast, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via M5 motorway. Mainline railway links can also be found at Exeter and at nearby Totnes, 21 miles away on the eastern side of Dartmoor.

Chaplains House is one of the larger iconic Dartmoor houses in Princetown with stone and granite facade, in recent years it has been the subject of a high level of refurbishment. Excellent ceiling heights throughout enjoying plenty of natural light. Currently producing excellent return from the Holiday Letting Business, as well as being used as a family home. Offering seven bedrooms with a lower ground floor accommodation which can be treated as a separate annexe, currently linked to the main house. Superb inter linked social space with well equipped kitchen area with pocket doors opening in through to a large dining room with oak herringbone flooring leading through to the sitting room area with inset gas effect woodburners to both ends of these impressive reception rooms. Light and airy open spindle staircase, partially panelled walls, leading to the top floor.

Ample parking for four vehicles to the front with laurel hedging around the gardens giving, seclusion and privacy. Large decked terrace with large granite Barbeque, fire pit and patio with hot tub, ideal for entertaining. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the finish and slightly elevated position.

Entering in through a solid wooden front door into the inner vestibule with tiled floor into the main entrance hall with underfloor heating and door off to the laundry. Impressive staircase, kitchen with high gloss, contemporary kitchen units, two integrated Smeg ovens, five ring gas hob, integrated wine fridge. Central island offering breakfast bar/storage. Bespoke built-in wooden cupboards with sockets. Built-in larder cupboards with drawers. Designer pendant lights and inset spotlights. Pocket doors leading to dining area. Dining area with large dining table (seating 14), with stone fireplace with inset glass fronted woodburner, half period panelling with views over the decked courtyard. Sitting Room with herringbone flooring. Half period panelling with stone surround fireplace with inset woodburner and views over the gardens towards the church. Stairs rise to the first floor:

Halfway landing. Fully tiled W.C. Window allowing plenty of natural light. First Floor landing with built-in cupboards. Offering two ensuite bedrooms. Principal bedroom with separate bathroom and bath and views enjoyed over the gardens. Bedroom One with built-in wardrobes with views over the gardens towards the church with granite inset hearth to the chimney breast. Bedroom Two with views over the gardens and towards the church. Plenty of space for additional wardrobes. Ensuite with fully Porcelain tiled walk-in large shower with hand attachment and monsoon shower head. Built-in hand wash basin, mixer tap and vanity unit and W.C. Main Bathroom with free standing double ended pebble shaped bath with shower and mixer attachment. Hand wash basin, vanity unit and W.C. Bedroom Three with side aspect, built-in cupboards either side of the chimney breast. Stunning ensuite with double size shower enclosure, hand wash basin and W.C. fully tiled with a heated towel rail.

Stairs rise to the second floor. Offering two further bedrooms. Bedroom Six with dormer window and two velux windows. Access to the loft storage and built-in cupboard. Bedroom Seven with dormer window and three velux windows. Access to under eaves storage.

Stairs leading down to the lower ground floor with halfway landing and W.C. Open plan sitting/dining room with smartly presented wood affect flooring. Focal chimney breast, tiled hearth. Double doors opening out onto a secluded decked area with a large, paved area and hot tub. Ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. Kitchen with wood affect flooring, gloss finished wall mounted and undercounter units. Sink and drainer. Integrated single oven. Integrated dishwasher, four ring electric Hotpoint cooker. Integrated fridge and freezer. Separate stable door entrance leading out onto steps with further storage area. Bedrooms Four and Five both with their own windows. Shower room, fully Porcelain tiled with hand wash basin, walk-in shower. Useful storage room.

External doors leading to the ‘Nest’ with a Mezzanine area. Insulated with plumbing and a velux window - could suit further accommodation potentially (subject to any necessary planning permission).

Access through Granite Pillared and walled entrance through large gates opening into a substantial gravelled parking area. Access to the side. Particular feature is the fenced, hedged and gated decking area with granite steps leading down to a patio with a large hot tub. Secluded and ideal for entertaining. Further large garden area with covered decking area, children’s playing and climbing structures. Plenty of space to kick the football around in the large garden with formal hedging. Useful 16ft. wooden outbuilding. Hardstanding terraced area. Vehicular access to the side of the property leading to the lawned gardens via five bar farm gates.

Freehold.

Band E.

Energy rating D.

West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ. Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9JQ.

Lower Ground Floor: separate gas combi boiler. Mains electricity, gas, mains water and drainage. Main House: has its own gas comb boiler. Mains electricity, gas, mains water and drainage. Lower ground floor has its own boiler.

From Ashburton: Exiting the A38 sign B3352 and River Dart Country Park. Following the signs for River Dart Country Park / Punds Gate and Prince Town. passing the entrance to River Dart Country Park on your left, continue on this road passing over Holne Bridge. Continuing on this road passing over New Bridge and Up New Bridge hill. Then Passing through Pounds Gate and the Tavistock Inn on your left. Continuing on the B3357 passing the Two Bridges Hotel on your left take the next left onto B3212 signed Prince Town. Continue on this road into Prince Town at the roundabout turn right (second exit onto Tavistock Road) continue for 500 metres and the property can be found on your left. What3words: slogans.shelved.repeat