Ivy Cottage, Ringmore, Kingsbridge, Devon

An exceptional Devon grade II listed longhouse, formerly used as the village post office and shop has been extended to provide a superb family home with a separate annex / studio apartment for family members, or holiday let.

The rooms are beautifully proportioned throughout with exposed ceiling beams and original stone fireplaces with fitted wood burners. The front door opens to the dining room with double doors to the garden, sitting room with feature freestanding wood burner and bi-folding doors to the rear terrace and gardens. The kitchen/ breakfast room has a comprehensive range of fitted units with granite worktops and range cooker. A central hall has stairs to the first floor and door to the snug, a charming room which in turn leads to the 20ft music room.

There is a further hall with a second staircase, shower room and utility boot room. The wonderful family games room has a kitchenette, shower room and cloakroom, offering a separate, self-contained annex with an adjoining guest bedroom suite with en-suite shower room.

On the first floor, there is a most impressive master bedroom suite with a nursery/ dressing room and en-suite bathroom with freestanding roll top bath. Further accommodation on the first floor includes two charming double bedrooms which are accessed off a second staircase.

Outside double timber gates open to a large driveway providing ample parking, retaining the old red phone box from when the property served as the village post office. The drive continues to the rear where there is a detached double garage with a useful storeroom at the back. Levelled gardens are completely private with lawned areas, with a variety of specimen trees and shrubs and sheltered sun terrace with enchanting views across the valley and to the church. A wonderful entertaining area ideal for alfresco dining with family and friends. There is also a range of stone outbuildings with a potting shed, garden store and wood store.

Ringmore is an old smuggling village situated at the head of a valley with picturesque views to Bigbury Bay and Ayrmer Cove beach, which is about 20 minutes walking distance from the village with its secluded beach and stunning cliff top walks. In the village itself is an award-winning 13th century pub/restaurant and local church. At St Ann's Chapel there is a Post Office and well-stocked general store which offers a delivery service to the church. The village is 5 miles away from the Georgian town of Modbury for more comprehensive shopping.