Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13

Sitting amongst the rugged landscapes and rolling hills of Dartmoor National Park, Hayloft Cottage is an attached 17th century granite barn conversion located just outside of the sought-after village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, presenting a truly outstanding rural home.


DESCRIPTION
Beautifully built into a gently sloping plot, Hayloft Cottage has two entranceways; one on either floor. It’s current owners primarily use the first floor entrance which is directly off of the parking area and upon entry through this composite stable door a commodious room greets you, aptly nicknamed “The Great Room”, it immediately demonstrates what a spacious and interesting character home Hayloft Cottage is. The entirety of the first floor consists of an open plan living room, dining room and kitchen with attractive exposed stone walls, timber beams and powered Velux skylights that close automatically in the rain, allowing for natural daylight to flood in. The kitchen comprises a range of modern wall and base units with a feature island and includes an integrated dishwasher alongside providing spaces for a free-standing range cooker, fridge and freezer. Next to the kitchen is a formal dining area with space for a large table and chairs - perfect for entertaining. At the far end of The Great Room is a cosy living space with a feature wood-burning stove, marrying traditional period features with modern living.

Stairs lead down to the ground floor where a central hallway provides access to the accommodation on this level. Pretty traditional stone flooring and exposed timber beams run throughout the ground floor, including within the three generous double bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes. Bedrooms two and three also boast fitted wardrobes. A modern family bathroom can also be found just off of the hallway which comprises of a panelled bath with shower over, toilet and basin. Finally there is a useful boot room and utility room located at the front of the property on the ground floor, which is technically the main entrance to the home, and provides plenty of storage for coats and shoes, as well as plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

SITUATION
Positioned just outside of the picturesque Dartmoor village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Hayloft Cottage offers the perfect home for those looking to live amongst the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor National Park. With both Haytor and Hound Tor being just a stones throw away, the area enjoys hundreds of miles of expansive countryside filled with nature and wildlife including Dartmoor ponies and free-roaming sheep which often greet you at the gate. Widecombe-in-the-Moor is a vibrant village which is best known for the annual Widecombe Fair and offers local amenities including village shops, two popular inns (The Old Inn and the Rugglestone Inn), a café tearoom, and the magnificent church of St Pancras—known locally as the “Cathedral in the Moors”. Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracy and Totnes are all within easy reach and offer a wealth of independent shops, restaurants, and artisan food producers. Exeter, approximately 23 miles away, offers high-end retail including John Lewis, Waitrose and IKEA, as well as an international airport. There are excellent schooling options nearby including Widecombe Primary, Exeter School, The Maynard, Torbay Grammar Schools, and Mount Kelly.

OUTSIDE
The picturesque approach to Hayloft Cottage leads you to a gated driveway at the side, alongside an area of front garden which is laid with stone chippings for extra guest parking. Through the gate there is a large driveway area offering off-road parking for numerous vehicles and next to the drive is a delightfully sunny patio seating area which is the ideal spot for entertaining. Beyond the drive at the rear of the property is an expansive lawned garden which enjoys pretty planted areas with an assortment of plants, bushes and cottage perennials. This lawned garden area is very private, bordered only by local farmland and neighbouring gardens, and also leads to a separate lower decked seating area which is nicely sheltered from the elements. Within the garden is a plant room housing the water treatment for the private water supply. Beyond the garden a wooden five-bar gate leads through to an area currently used for further parking and storage which is enclosed by stone walls and includes a useful storage shed. Finally, there is large traditional granite barn included with Hayloft Cottage which has recently undergone substantial refurbishment including the fitting of a new roof. This barn is separated into three separate rooms with a large mezzanine space above, all of which benefit from being fitted with power and light.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric is connected to the property. There is oil fired central heating throughout and the property has a private borehole water supply and private drainage.

Council Tax: Teignbridge Council - Band D

DIRECTIONS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Starlink broadband is available—highest available download speed 100 Mbps. (Starlink).

Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).