Buckfast, Devon

ABOUT THE PROPERTY A DISTINGUISHED RESIDENCE WITH GLORIOUS DARTMOOR VIEWS

Set within almost half an acre of beautifully established gardens on sought-after Grange Road, Sideham is a distinguished and generously proportioned residence, commanding glorious views towards the rolling hills of Dartmoor. With its handsome rendered elevations, clay-tiled roofs, gabled dormers and wisteria-framed windows, the house has an immediate sense of character and presence. Inside, more than 2,600 sq ft of wonderfully versatile accommodation unfolds across two floors, including elegant reception rooms, four double bedrooms and a first-floor balcony from which to enjoy the remarkable outlook.

The mature gardens are an integral part of Sideham's appeal, offering colour, privacy and space in abundance. A substantial detached garage and studio building provides an exceptional additional dimension. The impressive first floor studio has its own separate heating system and is ideally suited to creative pursuits, working from home or leisure use, with the possibility of further potential subject to the necessary planning consents and any required change of use.

Gracious, individual and full of possibility, Sideham is a very special home in one of Buckfast's most desirable settings, offered to the market with no onward chain.
 

ACCOMMODATION A welcoming reception hall immediately establishes the generous proportions of the house. A turned-baluster staircase rises to the first floor, while doors lead naturally into the principal rooms and a cloakroom with WC is conveniently positioned nearby. The living room is a wonderfully comfortable space in which to gather and unwind. A broad bay window draws in the natural light and frames views across the gardens, while the decorative fireplace creates an attractive focal point. Alongside is the study, lined with bookshelves and opening through a glazed door into the sun room. Filled with light and enjoying a lovely connection with the garden, this peaceful space is perfect for a morning coffee, quiet reading or tending plants throughout the seasons.

Across the hall, the dining room extends to almost 18 feet and centres upon another generous bay window overlooking the grounds. Elegant yet inviting, it lends itself equally well to relaxed family suppers and memorable occasions with friends. At the heart of the house, the kitchen/diner is an inviting and characterful space designed for everyday life. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinetry, generous work surfaces and a central island, while the window above the sink captures the wonderful rural outlook. A graceful archway opens into the breakfast area, where French doors lead directly onto the garden. With the terrace and views just beyond, it is an especially lovely place to begin the day or gather informally with family and friends. A separate utility room, measuring almost 15 feet, provides valuable additional space for laundry, household storage and muddy boots after walks on the moor.

A turned staircase rises to a light-filled landing, where a door opens onto a private balcony. From here you look out over the gardens towards the hills of Dartmoor, a rare and special spot to begin or end the day. The principal bedroom is nearly 20 feet long, a wonderfully spacious room with plenty of space for furniture and an adjoining shower room. Bedroom two is a generous double with fitted wardrobes. Bedroom three, at almost 16 feet, would make an equally good guest room or home office. Bedroom four has its own ensuite bathroom.

The family bathroom is bright and well proportioned, with a charming sloping ceiling and natural light entering through a window set beneath the eaves. It is fitted with a panelled bath, separate shower enclosure, wash basin and WC. Together with the principal bedroom's shower room, the en suite bathroom serving bedroom four and the ground floor cloakroom, Sideham provides excellent bathroom facilities for both family life and visiting guests.
 

OUTSIDE Sideham stands within almost half an acre of mature gardens and grounds, which form one of the defining features of this very special home. A sweeping driveway provides extensive parking and access to the detached garage. Wrought-iron gates open into gardens that have been thoughtfully planted and carefully nurtured over many years. A paved terrace extends across the rear of the house, creating a superb setting for outdoor dining, summer view. Beyond, sweeping lawns are bordered by colourful planting, mature shrubs and striking specimen trees. At the foot of the garden, a tranquil water feature is surrounded by reeds and wildlife-friendly planting. The outlook extends across neighbouring land towards the planted slopes of Hembury Woods and distant tors of Dartmoor, giving the house a tremendous sense of space, beauty and tranquillity.

THE STUDIO AND GARAGE
The detached garage block is a real asset. Its ground floor has a double garage of almost 18 feet square, a store room of similar length and a WC. A staircase leads up to the studio, a superb open space of 27'7 x 17'10. It is lit by a run of dormer windows, heated by its own separate system, and ready to be used as a studio, workshop, gym or home office. The building may also offer further potential, subject to the necessary planning consents and any change of use.
 

ABOUT BUCKFAST Buckfast lies on the south-eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park, where the River Dart winds down from the high moor through wooded valeys. It is a peaceful and much-loved vilage, with some of the most dramatic countryside in England quite literaly on the doorstep. At its heart stands Buckfast Abbey, one of the great ecclesiastical landmarks of the West Country. Its grounds, gardens and café are enjoyed by residents and visitors throughout the year.

The neighbouring town of Buckfastleigh, just a short distance away, provides a ful range of day-to-day amenities, including a primary school, health centre, Co-op, pharmacy, independent cafés and a swimming pool. The area has plenty for families, too: the South Devon Railway runs its steam trains along the Dart Valey to Totnes, and there are also the Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary and the Valiant Soldier museum.

The historic Elizabethan town of Totnes lies approximately six miles away. It is known for its independent shops and riverside setting, and its mainline railway station offers direct services to Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol and London. The A38 Devon Expressway gives swift access to both Exeter and Plymouth. The South Devon coast, with the beaches of Slapton, Torcross and Bantham, is within easy reach for those drawn as readily to the sea as to the moor. For the walker, cyclist or rider, the setting is without equal.

From Sideham, Dartmoor is more than a view from the window. It is a genuine part of everyday life.
 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office -
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