Shaugh Prior, Nr Plympton

Set in an enviable plot within this ever-popular village on the edge of Dartmoor, St Edward's House is a superb detached family home which has been substantially improved by the current owners to provide a new country shaker style kitchen, central heating system and electrics, amongst other things. A particular feature of the property is the spectacular southerly views from all rear-facing rooms and the garden over fields and woods as far as the sea and Cornwall on a clear day.

A covered entrance porch with part glazed solid wood front door with sidelights leads to the spacious Entrance Hall with stairs to the first floor, a large under stairs storage cupboard and doors to all downstairs rooms. The dual aspect Sitting Room enjoys a bay window to the front with deep window sill and floor to ceiling windows to the rear incorporating a glazed door leading to the garden, in addition to a feature open fireplace with stone surround on a slate hearth with wooden beam mantel over. The kitchen/breakfast room has a window to the rear overlooking the south facing patio and garden. The newly fitted kitchen has a range of shaker style wall and base units with solid oak worktops over the cupboards and drawers, incorporating a 1.5 bowl ceramic sink unit with feature brass mixer tap. The kitchen has the benefit of 2 full eye level ovens, an induction hob with extractor over, integral fridge freezer, bin and pantry cupboards and space for a dishwasher. The kitchen benefits from attractive herringbone tiled back splash and under cabinet lighting. A door leads to the Utility Room which has a window and frosted glazed door to the rear and is fitted with wall and base units with work surfaces over and cupboards under incorporating a Belfast sink with splashback tiling, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, and a pedestrian door to the integral garage. There is also a good-sized Dining Room/Home Office with a window overlooking the front of the property, and a Downstairs Cloakroom which has a frosted window to the side and is fitted with a low level WC with concealed cistern, a wall mounted sink unit with mixer tap, splashback tiling and cupboards under.

Stairs rise from the entrance hall with a half landing which enjoys a large picture window with gorgeous southerly views over fields and woods as far as the sea on a clear day. The first floor Landing has a hatchway to the loft space which is part boarded, newly insulated and benefits from a wooden pull down ladder and lighting. Doors give access to all four double bedrooms; The Main Bedroom benefits from a large window to the rear offering stunning southerly views and is fitted with a set of built-in drawer units along one wall and an interconnecting door to Bedroom 2, which has a window to the front and is fitted with a range of built-in wardrobe cupboards providing excellent hanging and storage space. Bedroom 3 also has a window to the front and is also fitted with two double wardrobe cupboards with further storage above. Bedroom 4 has a window to the rear and also benefits from the beautiful views. Both bedroom 2 and 3 enjoy views over the village church. The family Bathroom has a frosted window to the front and is fitted with a matching suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and tiled surround, a large enclosed shower cubicle with new thermostatic shower, a low level WC with concealed cistern and cupboards surrounding, inset hand basin with cupboards under, mixer tap, tiled surround, mirror over and display shelving.

To the front of the property, there is a good sized driveway with the benefit of recently fitted bi- folding wooden gates and room for several vehicles and access to the garage. A feature stone wall forms the front boundary with mature shrub borders, the property enjoys spacious wrap around gardens. The side garden provides a barked seating area currently also used for child's play equipment. The generous side garden lawn leads around to the rear south facing garden which is mainly laid to lawn with beech hedged perimeters and steps up to a large paved patio which extends along the whole width of the house and from where the gorgeous countryside views can be enjoyed. There are well-stocked flower and shrub borders, a screened off potting area where you can find the septic tank and, continuing around the other side of the house, a useful log store and outside store room housing the oil fired boiler. The gardens are planted with a wide variety of mature shrubs and other plants including hydrangea, azalea, camellia, rose and St John's wort.

Shaugh Prior is a small South Hams village set on the south-west edge of Dartmoor just inside the National Park. It has a village pub, a primary school and historic Parish Church. Secondary schooling is at the Ivybridge Community College for which free transport is provided. There is a strong sense of community - click the link for more information for community groups and services: https://www.shaughpriorparish.gov.uk/. The village is less than five miles from Plympton which has a good range of shops, schools and services, less than five miles from Yelverton which has a range of local shops and only ten miles, (or less than half an hour) to Plymouth city centre. For lovers of the countryside, the wonderful open spaces of Dartmoor are right on the doorstep and the picturesque Shaugh Bridge crosses the river Plym at the foot of the hill. From here are beautiful walks and along the riverbank through National Trust woodland to Cadover Bridge and past the Dewer Stone, a Mecca for local rock climbers. The Plym cycle trail is also nearby. Plymouth itself is an historic and vibrant waterside city, well provided with colleges, grammar and public schools, modern university, the Peninsula Medical School, Theatre Royal and cinemas, large department stores, cafés, bistros and restaurants. The leisure facilities are outstanding with superb water-sports in and around Plymouth Sound.

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