Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 5EB

March Prior would be ideally suited to a Golfer or a Car Collector. 

Nestled in an exquisite location, surrounded by golf courses and Dartmoor National Park, yet conveniently close to all amenities. 

March Prior, a grand detached home boasting light-filled and spacious rooms rich with character features. This exceptional property, centrally placed on almost an acre, has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully developed by its owners who have cherished it for forty years.  Whether you are a couple or a family, or seeking a charming lifestyle golfing residence, March Prior is the perfect home.

To truly appreciate it and the potential of this remarkable property. Internal inspection is highly recommended.

March Prior is lovely just as it is, however, it provides a fabulous development opportunity to become more. With the potential to create, subject to planning approval, an independent second dwelling utilising the area of the garage/workshop space and internal alternations to modernise and create even larger reception rooms.

Accommodation

Ground floor

Step through a panelled front door into the welcoming Entrance Porch, adorned with glazed sides, a parquet floor, ceiling beams, and an internal glass door that leads to the Entrance Hall. This hall grants access to all main downstairs rooms and features charming exposed stonework. The first door opens to the Study, complete with a multi-paned front window and a passage to the Boiler Room, which includes a storage cupboard and an airing cupboard. The floor-standing oil-fired boiler efficiently warms your home, with a door leading to a rear porch that merges into the lush garden. It provides convenient access to an integral garage, creating a practical flow-through space. 

The entrance hall also provides access to a downstairs cloakroom, complete with a frosted privacy window, a low-level WC, and a stylish inset hand basin with a mixer tap and a handy cupboard tucked underneath.

The heart of the home, the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, thoughtfully expanded by the current owners about 20 years ago, brims with potential for further extension into the adjacent dining room. This inviting space boasts a dual aspect, allowing natural light to flood in through multi-paned windows on the side and rear, complemented by a matching door leading to the rear porch. It is exquisitely equipped with an array of wall and base units, offering ample storage with work surfaces and drawers, a premium 1.5 sink unit with a modern mixer tap, a five-ring gas hob with LPG supply and an efficient extractor overhead, plus an integral dishwasher and fridge and a built-in Neff oven for your convenience. Cooking enthusiasts will appreciate the excellent larder cupboard which provides abundant shelving space.. A serving hatchway connects this culinary haven seamlessly to the Dining Room, making it an exceptional setting for everyday living and entertaining. However, if you prefer a larger kitchen this serving hatch wall could be removed to provide a flowing expansion merging the dining space and kitchen together.

The Dining Room is open to the entrance hall and situated in its own space, it features a large built-in dresser and a door that connects the Bar. The Bar is wooden with stools, it has two garden view windows and built-in display unit.

Sliding glass doors lead from the dining room to the Conservatory, a spacious room with windows on three sides, an opening window, a glass door to the patio, and a tiled floor.

The Sitting Room is a charming space with a dual aspect, a glass door to the front lawn, and sliding windows facing the south patio. It includes a wood-burning stove with reclaimed ancient granite surround and mantle, set on a polished granite hearth.

First Floor

Stairs from the entrance hall lead to the first floor galleried landing, which has a paned window at the front and doors to all bedrooms.

The Main Suite is a fantastic space with a large dressing area containing three built-in wardrobes and plenty of natural light from the multi-paned window at the rear. Steps lead down to a very large bedroom with lovely views over the gardens. A door opens to an en-suite with a multi-paned window at the front, twin inset hand basins with mixer taps and drawers underneath, a low-level WC, a generously sized walk-in shower cubicle with a rainfall shower and a separate handheld shower attachment, fully tiled walls and floor, a heated towel rail, and access to the loft space.

There are also two more double bedrooms. One of them has an en-suite with a low-level WC, an inset hand basin with a mixer tap and cupboard underneath, a mirror above, a fully tiled shower cubicle, and half-tiled walls.  Bedroom 4 is a single-sized room/nursery currently used as a walk-in dressing room, fitted with a range of hanging units.

The Family Bathroom boasts an elegant frosted multi-panel window at the rear and is equipped with a stylish panelled bath featuring a convenient mixer tap and shower overhead. It also includes a hand basin with a mixer tap seamlessly integrated into the worktop, accompanied by a cupboard underneath for added storage. The walls are fully tiled, complemented by a heated towel rail.
One thing that the new owners will observe is the abundance of storage space. You could not wish for better facilities throughout the property.

Outside

The grounds are truly a standout feature of March Prior, showcasing the owners' dedication to its upkeep and development over many years. They have created a variety of spaces perfect for work or relaxation, catering to individual preferences. Centrally positioned within a sprawling  .97 acre plot, the house offers an impressive level of privacy.

At the front, a spacious driveway guides you to the integral garage and main entrance, while an additional gravelled path leads to the Garage/Workshop, maximising functionality. The expansive front boundary is adorned with a large lawn, complemented by a wood store and shed, further enhancing the appeal of this remarkable property.

The lawn gracefully wraps around the property's side, leading to a stunning South-facing patio that can conveniently be accessed from both the sitting room and conservatory. A charming Summer House is nestled within the grounds together with additional sheds and wood store. The rear portion of the garden is adorned with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs, and a wilded area with a compost section adds to its alignment with nature. And a well-established vegetable garden awaits, complete with a greenhouse and potting shed. 
The garden is a treasure trove of mature trees, shrubs, and a colourful array of plants including large flowering hydrangea, rhododendrons, camellia, azalea and rose. Birch trees, cider apple, cooper beech and fir. Together, they create an idyllic and serene setting that beckons you to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature and enjoy its chorus of vibrant bird songs.

Integral Garage

This spacious double garage can accommodate three vehicles if units are removed, features an electric up and over door, built-in shelving. Two separate openings lead to the Utility Room, which runs the entire length of the rear of the garage, boasting windows on the side and rear and two skylights that flood the space with natural light.

The room boasts an impressive selection of base units topped with durable work surfaces, complemented by cupboards and drawers. It includes a practical stainless steel sink unit with a mixer tap, as well as designated space for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer, ensuring functionality and convenience.

Garage/Workshop  

This sizeable building offers an invaluable workspace for car maintenance or any hands-on project you envision. Equipped with a three-phase supply and abundant eaves storage, it also features an attached workshop for all your needs. This area would be ideal for conversion should the new owners wish for additional independent or generational living space.

Location  

Nestled on the serene northern outskirts of Plymouth, this property is surrounded by Elfordleigh’s 100 acre parkland and challenging golf course, lush fields and enchanting woods. It provides an idyllic rural setting, which is peaceful without isolation. Access to local town amenities is within a few minutes drive.  And for those who crave a bit of city life conveniently situated just six miles away in the “Ocean City” of  Plymouth, offering a wide variety of shops, cuisines, theatres and cinemas. And Plymouth Station, with SW Rails easy access to London, Exeter, Bath and Penzance.

March Prior is perfectly suited for the golfing enthusiast with Elfordleigh Golf Course's first tee just a few minutes walk from your front door, March Prior is close enough to be your very own 19th Hole for socialising with your golfing pals. Elfordleigh offers the golfer a challenging and beautiful 100 acre parkland 18-hole golf course, a driving range with practice nets, greens and bunkers. They have a resident PGA for lessons, a well-stocked branded Pro Shop, Brasserie and Restaurant, Beauty Spa and Gym. For your convenience, you can hire golf buggies or motorised golf bags.

Boringdon Park Golf Club is also on your doorstep just 2 miles away, offers a modern clubhouse, two stunning 18 and 9-hole golf courses set in 400 acres of panoramic views, a floodlit driving range, excellent dining facilities, a pro shop, private lessons and a junior academy. They offer this wonderful 7-day membership to 13 linked Golf Clubs throughout Devon and Cornwall.

You may collect classic cars?

March Prior offers garaging for 4 cars and parking for a further 3. It has the potential for additional garaged space by converting the Workshop.

However, if you like a pamper and crave luxury leisure activities, the well-renowned wellness centre Gaia Spa, set within Boringdon Hall’s 16th Century Country Estate is 4-minute drive away. Offering wonderful beauty treatments, gym facilities, Michelin star dining in Acleaf with Head Chef Scott Paton and a stunning 5-star Hotel. Elfordleigh Hotel also has a Spa, Dining and Gym facilities.

Experience Dartmoor National Park further along the lane, with its idyllic walking, horse riding, off-road cycling and abundance of climbing opportunities. Enjoy serene riverside and woodland strolls in the Plym Valley and Cann Woods. Embrace the thrill of cycling along the Plym Valley Cycle Trail or dive into exhilarating water sports like stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking, and sailing in the stunning Plymouth Sound and the picturesque beaches of the South Devon and South East Cornwall coastlines.

If sailing is your past time, you could have your own boat and launch it from the public slipway or keep it in the Marina.

Conveniently located just over 4 miles to the south, Plympton provides an array of practical amenities, including supermarkets, health centres, libraries, swimming pools, gyms, and schools. 

As for secondary and further education, this property is situated within the catchment area of 19 Senior Schools, including 3 Grammar Schools and renowned Private Prep and Senior Schools of Plymouth College and Mount Kelly at Tavistock. It is very convenient for Plymouth University too with local transport and bus pick-ups provided nearby.

OWNERS COMMENTS:

Why did you decide to buy March Prior 40 years ago?

Answers:

1. Location, Location, Location. 

March Prior's seclusion, isolation, peace and tranquillity.

2. The Garden 

It has/had thoughtful planting for all year round, with wonderful display of flowering Azelias, Rhododendrons, and Magnolias, and beautiful Spring and Autumn colours.

3. Convenience

Easy access to the A38 Expressway to Exeter and for commuting to my company in Newton Abbot.  Having Colebrook Village 1 mile away for newspapers and essentials was also ideal.

Only being a quick drive to Plymouth to launch my boat at Plymouth Marina. And the really easy access to Brittany Ferries for our holidays in France and Spain.

4. Hobbies

Dartmoor on our doorstep, particularly the stunning area of Burrator for cycling and walking was a definite big tick for us too.

Together with the added convenience of having the golf, leisure and dining facilities 3 minutes walk is a wonderful bonus.

We would certainly buy it all over again if we could turn the clock back on our lives!