Ermington, Devon PL21

Formally known as Ermewood House the property was the Rectory in 1880 to the Rev. Edmund Pinwell of Ermington Church and his 7 daughters, 3 of which were famous for their ecclesiastical wood carvings not only in Ermington church, but across Devon and Cornwall and other counties. A substantial Georgian rectory set in an acre of garden built in the early 19th Century, the house is south facing, its stuccoed exterior centered by a beautiful arched doorway topped with a semi-circular fanlight. The glazed doors and sidelights fill the entrance hall with light.

Either side of the hall you have two elegantly proportioned drawing rooms. Each room has grand fireplaces and glazed bays with french doors, allowing you to spill onto the terrace. There is a large kitchen and various utility rooms to the rear of the property. Beneath is a cellar that the owners currently use as a laundry room and wine cellar with access directly to the outside.

Up the gracious stairs one is welcomed by a large light filled landing with sash windows looking out onto glorious countryside views. From this point you access four generous double bedroom all with well appointed en-suites plus a single bedroom. Follow the stairs up again and you find a third floor that mirrors the second.

Ancillary accommodation is at the rear of the property and comprises of one double bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen/living room. It can be incorporated into the main house or can form an independent living space depending on requirements.

Currently operating as a successful boutique hotel, subject to planning this property could be restored to a gracious family home.

A generous drive brings you off the road to reveal the house. Sat centrally in its plot on a hill the property takes advantage of rural views in this area of outstanding natural beauty. To the front of the house, you have a formal terrace that allows plenty of room to enjoy indoor/outdoor living. A mature wisteria snakes up the front of the house, whilst mature hedging edges the front of property providing privacy. To the side you have a wonderful, gravel terrace with raised beds encased in a beautiful stone wall to create a mediterranean space. The rear of the property is laid to lawn partly enclosed by impressive stone walls - a peaceful sanctuary.

Location:
Ermington is a small pretty village nested in the rolling hills of the South Hams. Its history can be traced back three thousand years, today its thriving community host a multitude of groups and societies as diverse as theatre and music to Knit and Natter. At the heart of the village there is an Ofsted rated, 'Outstanding' primary school, The Crooked Spire Pub, The First and Last Bistro and The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul thats crooked spire, the pub is named after. They also host a market every fortnight, Ermington Sustainable Saturdays. It was set up to provide and sustain regular social opportunity and sell locally produced goods.
It is very well located to access the A38/ Ivybridge in 8 minutes by car. The beautiful beach of Mothercombe is 13 minutes by car and the market town of Modbury is 5 minutes.