Hill House, Stoke Gabriel, Devon

Hill House occupies an enviable position in the heart of Stoke Gabriel, a much-loved riverside village on the River Dart, surrounded by the green hills and countryside of the South Hams. Behind its gated stone entrance, a gravel Driveway provides generous Parking, while established borders, topiary and the enclosing walls of the garden give the house a pleasing sense of privacy.

Inside, the proportions and character of this period home are immediately apparent. The entrance hall leads naturally into a series of generous, beautifully connected rooms, where high ceilings, elegant cornicing, panelled detailing and an understated palette create an atmosphere that is calm, light and quietly sophisticated.

At the centre of the house is the open-plan Kitchen and Dining room, designed as much for everyday life as for entertaining. The Shaker-style Kitchen, finished in a soft linen tone with quartz worktops, is centred around a substantial island with breakfast seating. A large skylight brings an abundance of natural light into the room, while integrated Siemens appliances provide everything required for modern cooking. From here, the Dining Room opens directly towards the Garden, with glazed doors creating an easy connection between the house and its outdoor spaces.

The Living Room provides a more intimate setting, with a panelled feature wall and stone fireplace with a cosy woodburner forming its focal point. A broad bay window draws the Garden into view and fills the room with natural light. Elsewhere on the ground floor, the Atrium offers a versatile additional space that currently serves as a music room but could accommodate reading, relaxing, dining or family life according to the needs of its owners.

The first floor is devoted to three bedrooms, including a particularly impressive Principal Suite. With its high ceilings, panelled detailing and large bay window, the Principal Bedroom enjoys views across the garden and village towards the surrounding countryside. A generous Dressing Room and contemporary Shower Room complete the suite.

The second Bedroom is equally well proportioned and benefits from its own Dressing Area and En-suite Shower Room. A third Bedroom opens through French doors onto a glorious Balcony, creating a private outdoor setting for morning coffee or evening drinks.  The fourth Bedroom occupies the upper floor and enjoys far-reaching views towards the River Dart and Devon countryside.  This is a great versatile space for a Home Office or teenage Den. A large adjoining walk-in area provides useful storage and offers scope for future use.

Outside, the walled Garden is one of Hill House’s defining qualities. A sequence of Terraces, Courtyards, Lawn and a Kitchen Garden creates a series of spaces for sitting, dining and entertaining, with established planting lending the Garden a mature and secluded character. It feels considered rather than formal, providing an effortless extension of the home throughout the seasons.

Stoke Gabriel itself offers the rare combination of village life and access to the river. The quay, mill pond and surrounding footpaths provide opportunities for walking and boating, while the village has a post office and general store, two pubs, cafés and a primary school.

For a wider choice of shops, restaurants, culture and everyday amenities, the market town of Totnes is approximately four miles away. The River Dart, South Devon countryside and coastline are all within easy reach, with Dartmouth and the wider South Hams providing further opportunities for sailing, walking, beaches and days spent on the water.

Hill House is a home with substance as well as style: a period property with generous proportions, a beautifully private garden and a setting that places village life, countryside and the River Dart within easy reach.

Postcode: TQ9 6SF

Tenure: Freehold

Location: Conservation Area

Tree Preservation Order Active

EPC rating: B

Council Tax: G

Services: Mains Water, Drainage, Gas and Electricity

Local Authority: South Hams District Council

Broadband Speed: Up to 80MB

Mobile Signal: Good with selected networks - Vodafone or O2

Access: Level to Street

Parking: Gated Driveway for 4+ vehicles

W3W: river.agency.standard

Transport: Totnes (5 miles) or Paignton (3 miles) for mainline trains to London. A38 Devon Expressway - 11 miles. Exeter 27 miles by car

About the area:

Situated in a creek in the upper reaches of the beautiful estuary of the River Dart, this ancient and unspoilt village retains its quintessentially English village atmosphere. Whether in its Norman church with its 1,000-year-old yew tree in the churchyard, its old inn or the gentle tangle of cottages leading down to the river where locals have fished for Dart Salmon for centuries, the past lies all around.

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Garden

A mature and secluded walled garden with a sequence of Terraces, Courtyards, Lawn and a Kitchen Garden creates a series of spaces for sitting, dining and entertaining.

Parking - Driveway