3 Bed Detached House For Sale

Nestled high above the Mill Pool surrounded by twenty four acres of private woodland, water meadows and a small river is this wonderful home that has been beautifully presented with stunning views over the Mill Pool, River Dart and the surrounding Countryside.



It is rare to find such a unique property surrounded by its own woodland with an abundance of wildlife and access onto the Mill Pool with its own mooring on the Dart estuary.



Originally converted from a substantial stone built threshing barn, and a full refurbishment undertaken since 2020 along with garden landscaping, and woodland management plan with extensive tree work and planting. The Round House has generous proportions including an impressive kitchen/ family room and sitting room offering great flexiblilty. The house is entered via a mezzanine entrance hall overlooking the kitchen/family room with guest WC and cloaks cupboard. The kitchen is fully fitted with double ovens and quartz work surfaces with a separate utility room with plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer with further storage and space for 2 large fridge/freezers. The main room has lovely exposed stone walls and superb ceiling heights with ample space for a dining room table and a further sitting area with a patio door out onto a small terrace with views over the Mill Pool. A spiral staircase leads to a great mezzanine area which has a lovely bay window with waterside views. The principle bedroom is located off the mezzanine area again with superb views, an ensuite with shower and free standing bath. On the lower level there and two further double bedrooms, two further bathrooms and a lovely morning room / study.



Outside a long driveway leads up to the house giving lovely views over the Mill Pool with ample parking. There is an attractive courtyard along with a pretty formal garden with camellias and rhododendrons with a lawned and patio area which is ideal for morning coffee. A large Green Oak barn is fitted with solar panels and is part enclosed housing the solar battery packs with the rest of the barn offering ideal log store and machinery storage. There are wonderful walks through the woodland with bluebells and wild garlic leading to a delightful seating area overlooking pastureland to the Dart. The Mill pool is easily accessed from a private woodland track providing access to the foreshore and estuary mooring.



Services: Mains electric and water. Private drainage via septic tank. Oil fired central heating. Solar panels to barn roof- 10KW batteries.



The picturesque village of Stoke Gabriel, within the South Devon AONB, sits on the east bank of The River Dart and offers a quay, a pontoon and a landing stage from which to enjoy the river and Mill Pool with easy access to the sea. The village offers a range of local societies to include a very active boating association, cricket club, Scouts and art society. There is a primary school, post office and general store, two public houses, cafes and a 13th century church with an ancient yew tree. The bustling medieval market town of nearby Totnes has a mainline railway station giving direct connections to London. There is also good access to the A38 Devon Expressway, linking Plymouth and Exeter where it joins the M5. Schooling in the area is excellent with well-regarded independent, comprehensive and grammar schools. Totnes also boasts a thriving market as well as a good selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and inns.