A magnificent Medieval Hall House built in the early 14th century which has received many awards for impeccable restoration and alterations. Sited in Dartmoor National Park with a beautiful garden, large gated parking area and outbuildings including a new home office.


SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
A magnificent Medieval Hall House built in the early 14th century which has received an award and several magazine articles, in Devon Life, Western Morning News and Crumbs Magazine for impeccable restoration and alterations, perfectly located in a small tranquil village in the Dartmoor National Park.

The property has completed a circle of history and uncovered and restored the past, without cutting any corners, while still providing an incredible modern interior and comfortable home. The restoration, which combined Staddon's House and Staddon's Cottage into one dwelling, completely overhauled the property bringing it back into this century with new heating systems including underfloor, wiring, insulation measures and a warming wood   burner and fireplace for the winter months. This Grade II attached house is arguably the oldest in the village of Walkhampton and offers a wealth of historical importance which has had many archaeologists and architects marvelling.

The attractive gardens back into open countryside and are approximately 0.25 of an acre, extending to a large gated parking area for several vehicles, along with hard standing for motorhomes, boats etc. The private and sunny gardens also offer a stone barn which is now a workshop and garden/log store with mains power, Greenhouse, plus a separate Garden Office.

A slate chipping path meanders through the grounds flanked by attractive planting, four raised vegetable beds and fruit trees. There are areas of lawns with seating and a courtyard along the rear elevation and a side path which leads back to the lane. There are lovely views across the surrounding countryside from the garden including the local church on the hill.

Particular features include a main reception/dining room which honours a Grand Medieval fireplace, which was uncovered during the works and lumps of granite on a fireplace in the bedroom were later exposed and confirmed as Medieval candle sconces. One of the most exciting discoveries for the owners was a medieval beam in the roof space tarred with soot and now beautifully visual on the light airy landing space. There are also a series of original stone staircases dating back hundreds of years along with a contemporary glazed stairwell in the entrance hall which is the focus of the room leading up to the first floor.

Other features include a wonderful, vaulted kitchen which has handmade cupboards, light zinc worktops bespoke for the space, a Lacanche five ring gas burner and a limestone floor with water based underfloor heating. The light kitchen area opens to a utility space with a solid stone butlers sink and storage areas for utilities.

There are two entrances at the front, so the house is perfect for a degree of separate living, small annex, holiday rental or home office for clients etc. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, open plan living/dining room opening to the kitchen/breakfast room and utility room, snug/home office which is used as an occasional bedroom which leads to the side hall and shower room with Basalt and underfloor electric heating. To the first floor is a vaulted landing with exposed rafters, principle bedroom with en-suite shower room which has stone veneer on the walls and floor, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with original handmade Moroccan encaustic tiled floor and roll top bath.

The property is a short walk from the small primary school and local pub called the Walkhampton Inn, there is also a Saturday market for local produce. The open moors are at the end of the lane that the house is sited and very much walkable for outdoor pursuits. Yelverton village is under 5 mins drive and offers a multitude of shops and amenities. Tavistock and Plymouth are also not far and within 20-minute drive and Exeter around 45 mins.

The property is approached from a courtyard area which the property also owns leading the entrance and side entrance. To the side is an access path to the rear garden. The parking area is at the rear of the garden and can be accessed from the side road.


ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.

The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL

KITCHEN 23' 1 (max)" x 15' 9 (max)" (7.04m x 4.8m)

DINING ROOM 17' 7 (max)" x 16' 7" (5.36m x 5.05m)

LIVING ROOM 17' 4" x 11' 5" (5.28m x 3.48m)

STUDY/BEDROOM FOUR 17' 2" x 8' 9" (5.23m x 2.67m)

SIDE HALL

SHOWER ROOM

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

BEDROOM ONE 17' 8 (max)" x 14' 5" (5.38m x 4.39m)

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

BEDROOM TWO 15' 0" x 10' 9" (4.57m x 3.28m)

BEDROOM THREE 18' 4" x 9' 0" (5.59m x 2.74m)

BATHROOM

OUTBUILDINGS

GARDEN OFFICE 14' 8" x 6' 1" (4.47m x 1.85m)

STONE OUTBUILDING 14' 4" x 15' 5" (4.37m x 4.7m)

GARDEN SHELTER 5' 5" x 4' 8" (1.65m x 1.42m)

LOGS STORE 7' 4" x 6' 5" (2.24m x 1.96m)

STORE 7' 0" x 6' 0" (2.13m x 1.83m)


SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage. Gas central heating/Part underfloor heating.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band ' D ' for Council Tax purposes.

AGENTS NOTE The property was awarded The Devon Historic Buildings Trust Building Conservation Award 2017.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT on 01822 855055.

DIRECTIONS
From our Yelverton office proceed to the village of Walkhampton via the B3212. Upon reaching the village head to the centre and the war memorial and we advise parking here. Walk over the bridge and in turn pass the Walkhampton Inn. Take the next right and the house is the second on the left.