Buckfast, Devon

SUMMARY Set within a quiet position on the edge of Buckfast, this is a well balanced home of scale and quiet character. Built in traditional stone and sympathetically refurbished, it has been carefully adapted for modern family life while retaining an understated, grounded feel. The main house offers five well-proportioned bedrooms, with living spaces arranged to feel both practical and connected. At its centre, the kitchen and family areas provide a natural focus- open, light-filled and designed for everyday living.

The level lawned gardens create space to gather and unwind, complemented by a sunny and more enclosed courtyard softened by planting. A self-contained annexe adds a valuable layer of flexibility, equally suited to multi-generational living, guest accommodation or income, and already proven in this regard. Parking and a garage/store provide further practicality, with additional scope for future use if required. 

THE PROPERTY The front door opens into a generous living and family space, where wide oak flooring and good proportions create an immediate sense of openness. A staircase rises from here to the first floor, set naturally within the room. This is an easy, adaptable space-equally suited to everyday sitting, a playroom for younger children or a more informal area for older family life, allowing the house to function without formality.

The layout unfolds with a natural sense of flow, each room leading comfortably into the next and supporting both day-to-day routines and more sociable occasions. To the far end of the house, a separate living room provides a quieter retreat, slightly removed from the main rhythm of the house. Here, a wood burning stove forms a natural focal point, with views towards the garden adding to the sense of calm and separation.

The kitchen is where Greystones really earns its place as a family home. Recently refitted to a high standard, it features shaker style cabinetry in a soft sage tone, warm oak worktops and quality integrated appliances including double ovens. The room opens generously into a dining area large enough for a proper farmhouse table, with space alongside for a sofa and soft seating - the kind of kitchen where homework and cooking and conversation all happen at once, and nobody needs to leave the room. Natural light comes from two aspects, and the connection to the rear garden means that on warmer days, the kitchen extends naturally out into the garden. This is everyday living done well.

To the first floor, the bedrooms are well laid out, creating a layout that feels balanced and easy to live in. Each room is comfortably proportioned, with a consistency that allows them to be adapted flexibly as family needs change over time. Several of the rooms enjoy a pleasant outlook across the surrounding gardens and rooftops beyond, while others offer a more enclosed, settled feel - giving a natural variety across the accommodation that suits different personalities and stages of life. The layout lends itself naturally to large families or those needing a dedicated home office alongside their bedrooms.

Recently renovated to a high specification, the family bathroom features a full-sized bath with overhead rainfall shower, handsome square sage-green tiling, a vanity unit and a crisp, considered finish throughout that sits comfortably with the rest of the house. The main bedroom also benefits from a newly installed en suite shower.

In addition to the main house, the property includes a well-finished, self-contained annexe, providing fully independent accommodation. Originally a barn associated with Buckfast Abbey, the annexe has been thoughtfully renovated to create a comfortable and well-balanced living space. The ground floor is arranged as an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area, centred around a woodburning stove, with a bathroom also at this level. Upstairs, the accommodation comprises two bedrooms, offering flexibility for a range of uses.
The annexe has been successfully operated as a holiday let, demonstrating its suitability for income generation, while equally lending itself to multi-generational living, guest accommodation or a more private workspace. 

OUTSIDE The property sits within a generous plot, with gardens extending to both the front and rear, creating a strong sense of space and separation. To the rear, a level paved terrace runs along the length of the house, providing an excellent area for outdoor dining and entertaining. Well positioned to capture the sun, this space forms a natural extension of the main living areas and enjoys a particularly favourable aspect. Beyond, the garden continues, offering further lawned space for family use as well as raised beds for vegetable growing.

To the front, an additional area of garden links the main house and the annexe, reinforcing the overall sense of cohesion across the plot while still allowing each to function independently if required. Parking is available, from an access via St Bernard's Close, along with a garage/store, providing practical support to both the main house and annexe 

KEY FACTS FOR BUYERS TENURE - Freehold.
Main vehicular access is from St Bernard's Close. There is a right of way
over the private driveway from Grange Road which also leads to the
property.
COUNCIL TAX
Main house - Band D
Cottage - Band A
EPC
Main House - E
Cottage - D
SERVICES
The property has all mains services connected and gas fired central
heating.
BROADBAND
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SALE READY This property is offered Transaction Ready with a HIPLA Digital Legal Pack prepared from day one.

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VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office -
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AML REGULATIONS AND REFERRAL FEES We may refer buyers and sellers through our conveyancing panel. It is your decision whether you choose to use this service. Should you decide to use any of these services we may receive an average referral fee of £100 for recommending you to them. As we provide a regular supply of work, you benefit from a competitive price on a no purchase, no fee basis. (excluding disbursements).

We also refer buyers and sellers to our mortgage broker. It is your decision whether you choose to use their services. Should you decide to use any of their services you should be aware that we would receive an average referral fee of up £250 from them for recommending you to them.

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