Shaugh Prior, Nr Plympton

Located in this ever-popular moorland village, this superb detached house benefits from generous and well-presented accommodation in a reverse-level style in order to take advantage of the stunning, near-180° panoramic views across countryside as far as the sea. On a clear day, one can see as far as the Eddystone Lighthouse, Plymouth Sound and Fort Staddon from the kitchen, sitting room and snug, in addition to most of the grounds. With the added benefits of a secure stable block, large detached barn, small woodland area and three paddocks, the property lends itself to a wide variety of uses and ventures.

A frosted glazed front door with frosted sidelight leads to the Entrance Hall with stairs to the first floor and a door to the Inner Hall, which benefits from a sensor light and doors to the bedrooms, bathroom and integral garage. The Main Bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with windows to the front and rear and provides ample space for bedroom furniture with a dressing area. A door leads to the En-Suite Shower Room which has a frosted window to the rear and is fitted with a fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin with mixer tap and heated mirror over, a low level WC and tiled walls. Bedroom 2 has a window to the rear overlooking the garden and a door leading to the En-Suite Wet Room which has a frosted window to the side and is fitted with a large walk-in shower with rainfall shower, separate hand-held shower attachment and a heated feature mosaic tiled floor, a pedestal hand basin and low level WC with wall mounted heated mirror above, fully tiled walls and floor and a heated towel rail. Bedroom 3 also overlooks the garden with a window to the rear and is fitted to one wall with built-in wardrobes, while Bedroom 4 has a window to the front, an under stairs cupboard with hanging rail and a pedestal hand basin with splashback tiling and mirror over. The Family Bathroom has a frosted window to the front and is fitted with a spa bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, a pedestal hand basin with mixer tap, a low level WC and feature tiled walls.

From the entrance hall, stairs rise to the First Floor Landing, where there is a loft hatch, a deep storage cupboard with useful shelving and doors to all upstairs rooms. The Sitting Room is an exceptional room enjoying plenty of natural light and benefitting from a window to the rear overlooking the garden and stables beyond, and a large window to the front showcasing the spectacular, far-reaching rural views as far as Plymouth Sound, in addition to a wood burning stove set on a slate hearth. The Snug also enjoys the gorgeous southerly views from its large window on the front elevation. There is also a Dining Room overlooking the rear which has a useful built-in double storage cupboard with shelving, and a Home Office also to the rear elevation with an airing cupboard. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is another light and airy room enjoying a dual aspect with a part glazed door to the side, opening onto the bridge and providing access to the side driveway and upper garden/stables and land, and two large windows to the front taking full advantage of the gorgeous panorama. The room is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over and cupboards and drawers under incorporating a double drainer, 11⁄2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, built-in double oven/grill, a ceramic hob with extractor over, space for a dishwasher and under-counter fridge, an attractive, matching dresser-style unit with glazed display cabinets, a breakfast bar, an excellent pantry cupboard and plenty of space for table and chairs. The Utility Room has a window to the side and is fitted with cupboards providing useful storage, with the added benefit of having space for a fridge/freezer. The first floor Shower Room has a frosted window to the rear and is fitted with a fully tiled corner shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal hand basin with mixer tap, low level WC, heated towel rail, a cupboard housing the pressurised water cylinder and tiled walls.

The grounds are a superb feature of this property, extending to approximately 41⁄2 acres in total comprising the driveway and gardens, stable block and yard, woodland copse and paddocks. To the front of the property is a driveway with turning circle, providing parking for several vehicles, with a central island. The remainder is mainly laid to lawn and planted with a number of mature specimen shrubs and trees including azaleas, magnolia and a pear tree. There is a number of granite boulders (clitters) and decorative troughs in addition to a very attractive rockery planted with a variety of spring bulbs and other plants and with a lovely raised patio area easily accessed from the kitchen and from which one can enjoy a morning coffee whilst watching the changing seasons affect the valley below. Steps lead up the side of the house to the kitchen door and bridge connecting to the side driveway. The lawn continues up around one side of the house to a raised seating area and on to a pedestrian gate leading to the stable block.

The integral garage has a remote controlled electric roller door to the front, light and power, a cupboard housing the oil fired boiler, a useful butler sink and space for appliances such as washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer.

A secondary gated driveway leads up one side of the house to the stable block behind. A further double gate leads into the yard with the Barn 'clothed' in evergreen honeysuckle and with an attached Log Store. Double doors to the front and a pedestrian door to the rear provide entry, where there is light, power and water, plenty of built-in shelving and a workshop area. The barn could be ideal for any number of uses, including car/boat/bike workshop, and a small tractor currently stored here is available by separate negotiation. A tertiary gate providing another level of security gives access to the stable yard, which is laid to concrete with light, power and water. There are four double skinned stables, one currently used as a secure tack room and another as a hay store.

Behind the stables is a magical wooded copse, featuring a variety of mature trees and distinctive granite clitters, with paths leading through it. Beyond this area are three small paddocks with a mains-supplied water trough and a field shelter. Each paddock can be opened or closed to the others, and all feature a number of trees including holly, willow and hawthorn. The rear boundary abuts National Trust-owned moorland and wonderful hacks can be accessed straight from the property to Roborough Down, Cadover Bridge and further afield.

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, a wide variety of shops, cafés, bistros and restaurants. The leisure facilities are outstanding with superb water-sports in and around Plymouth Sound.

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