Cleave Hill, Dolton, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19

A superb Grade II listed thatched village residence occupying a desired position with double garage, off road parking, beautiful large gardens and useful outbuildings.


The Retreat represents a most attractive and well situated country residence enjoying an outstanding position on the edge of the desired village of Dolton. Situated with beautiful gardens that wrap around and enclose the property.
The accommodation is well proportioned and arranged over two floors. Entering through the porch you are met with a large light hallway with stairs rising to the first floor straight ahead. The living room is a large spacious and light area that occupies split levels. On the lower level there is an inglenook fireplace that houses a wood-burning stove.
The dining room is easily accessed via the hallway. It’s a light room with front aspect window allowing the natural light to flow in. The inglenook fireplace allows for it to be warm and welcoming with slate floors that carry on through to the kitchen.
The newly fitted kitchen is well equipped with a range of wall and base units and Belfast sink with mixer tap. There is built in wall mounted oven and door leading through to the larder, built in fridge and integrated dishwasher. From the kitchen there is pantry cupboard and downstairs WC, along with access to the rear.
The utility room has dual access allowing access from the drive and from the landscaped garden. It houses the boiler and can be used as another entrance for the property.
There is a large storage area downstairs that has access to the rear garden. This storage area can be used for multiple purposes such as a home office area.
To the first floor there is a hallway that leads to all bedrooms and shower rooms upstairs.
The family shower room has been beautifully fitted to include a walk in shower, vanity unit with wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
There are four double bedrooms that all share a front aspect that allows for natural light to fill all four bedrooms. Bedroom 2 comes with an ensuite that was fitted in 2023 matching the main family shower room.
For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan.

OUTSIDE
The property is set back from the road and is approached via a private gated driveway. Through the gates there is ample parking with easily accessible outbuildings including a potting shed, log store, workshop and double garage with electric door to accompany.
Enclosed by mature hedgerow and fence boundaries, the large established garden and grounds are a particularly attractive feature of the property, laid mainly to lawn with decking areas allowing for easy outdoor catering. The rear enclosed garden is home to mature apple and pear trees.
The side garden is mostly lawned and has a small pond to accompany. There is a gazebo that makes it perfect for hosting outdoor events in the summertime.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand mains electric, drainage and water is connected to the property. Oil fired central heating

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Fibre to cabinet broadband is available—highest available download speed 76 Mbps, highest available upload speed 15 Mbps. (Based on Openreach data).
Mobile Coverage: Coverage available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. (Based on Ofcom data)
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%)(Gov UK data)
Construction Type: Cob and Stone

The property occupies a delightful position on the edge of this picturesque village. Dolton itself is set in the unspoilt rolling Devon countryside between Exmoor and Dartmoor, comprising a predominantly agricultural landscape of mainly pasture and arable land interspersed with an abundance of woodland. Despite its rural position the village still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication. There is a thriving and very active local community and Dolton has managed to retain a good range of the local services associated with traditional Devon villages, including a highly regarded primary school, general store/post office, parish church, village hall, public houses, local garage, butcher, antique and electrical shops. The towns of Great Torrington, Okehampton, Bideford and Barnstaple all provide a good range of local services including shops, banks recreational facilities, primary and secondary schooling. The cathedral city of Exeter lies about 30 miles away with access to the M5 motorway, main line rail services and an international airport.