House For Sale £800,000
Description Langaford Cottage is a delightful and ancient period house, probably originally a "cross passage" former farmhouse in a delightful rural setting. The accommodation is bright and generously proportioned providing 3 excellent sized first floor bedrooms and a potential bedroom on the ground floor. There are numerous character features including beamed ceilings, rustic oak plank doors and exposed inglenook fireplaces. This is complemented by oil central heating and extensive double glazing.
Outside is extensive parking, former garage/store giving way to stunning gardens which are stream bordered and stocked with a wealth of mature shrubs. In addition, there is an area of young woodland together with a charming lodge/cabin that provides three bedroomed self contained accommodation and enjoys stunning views towards Scorriton village and the moors beyond. There is an interesting area of young deciduous woodland with its own separate five bar gate access.
To conclude: Langaford Cottage presents a rare opportunity to purchase a period family home in an idyllic setting within the Dartmoor National Park.
Situation Langaford Cottage occupies a secluded and private position within an enchanting stream valley. This historic hamlet is a short distance from the favoured village of Holne which has an ancient Parish Church, Public House, community shop and café/tea room. This is excellent walking and riding country with good access to open moorland that provides the best opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Ashburton and Buckfastleigh are about 5 and 3 miles respectively and offer shopping facilities, primary and secondary education and easy access to the A38 Devon Expressway with direct links to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond.
Accommodation Enclosed porch with plank inner front door to:
Entrance hall: Stairs to First Floor, understairs storage, beamed ceiling and radiator. Electric meter cupboard. Rear door to Conservatory.
Sitting room Double aspect room with traditional open hearth fireplace, granite slab sides and bread oven. Display alcove, window seat, beamed ceiling, radiator and door and steps up to:
Kitchen/dining room Beamed ceiling and quarry tiled flooring. Oil fired Aga range. Range of wooden base units and pine work surfaces. Inset twin bowl sink and original fireplace recess housing built in storage shelves and compartments. Space for dining table and chairs. Glazed double doors to:
Main conservatory uPVC room with outlook over surrounding gardens. French doors to outside.
Door from Entrance Hall (previously mentioned) to:
Study/bedroom 4 Triple aspect room with open granite fireplace, beamed ceiling and two radiators.
Door from Entrance Hall (previously mentioned) to:
Secondary conservatory: Two doors to outside, cloak hanging space and door to:
Utility/cloakroom: Built in cupboards, appliance space, plumbing for washing machine. Wash basin and WC
Stairs from Entrance Hall (previously mentioned) to: First floor:
Landing This long landing has rear aspect windows, hatch to roof space and radiator. Doors to:
Master bedroom Double aspect room with rural views and two radiators.
Door to: Ensuite shower room - fully tiled with large curved cubicle and shower unit, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail and built in storage cupboard.
Bedroom two Front aspect room with wash basin, built in wardrobes and radiator.
Bedroom three Front aspect room with extensive storage cupboards, walk in wardrobe and radiator.
Family bathroom Part tiled with Retro coloured suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, inset wash basin with cupboards below and WC. Heated towel rail and radiator.
Outside The property is approached by a charming granite stream bordered driveway with five bar gate opening into a good sized parking area. Steps lead up to an enchanting landscaped sloping garden comprising of extensive stream bordered lawned areas, meandering pathways and stocked with a wealth of mature shrubs and flowers. There are hidden seating areas protected by beautiful stone retaining walls, ornamental ponds and views over unspoilt moorland hinterland. To the top of the garden, steps lead up to a well built timber lodge/cabin providing three bedroomed accommodation with shower room and electric heating. The terrace to the front of the Lodge affords outstanding, uninterrupted rural views.
Also logstore with cobbled floor housing plumbing for washing machine and oil tank.
Pathways meander down to the front of the house with access to an area of sloping young woodland with its own five bar gate access. (It is considered that access to the woodland could provide a secondary access to the main house and offer extensive additional parking area).
There is a former double garage with power and light connected, currently providing storage for garden machinery and workshop.
Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Superfast Fibre broadband.
Council tax The property is in Council Tax Band G.
Tenure Freehold.
Local authority South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel:
directions From the A38 northbound, take the A384 exit signposted to Buckfast and Totnes and turn left at the top of the slip road. Turn right at the roundabout into Buckfast Road and continue into the village. At the next roundabout, take the first exit, passing the entrance to the Abbey and continue for approximately 1/2 mile, turning right at the crossroads signposted for Scorriton and Holne. Follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles and the entrance to Langaford Cottage will be found on the left hand side.
From the A38 southbound take the A384 exit signposted Buckfast and Totnes. Turn right on to the A384. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit into Buckfast Road and continue as above.
Outside is extensive parking, former garage/store giving way to stunning gardens which are stream bordered and stocked with a wealth of mature shrubs. In addition, there is an area of young woodland together with a charming lodge/cabin that provides three bedroomed self contained accommodation and enjoys stunning views towards Scorriton village and the moors beyond. There is an interesting area of young deciduous woodland with its own separate five bar gate access.
To conclude: Langaford Cottage presents a rare opportunity to purchase a period family home in an idyllic setting within the Dartmoor National Park.
Situation Langaford Cottage occupies a secluded and private position within an enchanting stream valley. This historic hamlet is a short distance from the favoured village of Holne which has an ancient Parish Church, Public House, community shop and café/tea room. This is excellent walking and riding country with good access to open moorland that provides the best opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Ashburton and Buckfastleigh are about 5 and 3 miles respectively and offer shopping facilities, primary and secondary education and easy access to the A38 Devon Expressway with direct links to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond.
Accommodation Enclosed porch with plank inner front door to:
Entrance hall: Stairs to First Floor, understairs storage, beamed ceiling and radiator. Electric meter cupboard. Rear door to Conservatory.
Sitting room Double aspect room with traditional open hearth fireplace, granite slab sides and bread oven. Display alcove, window seat, beamed ceiling, radiator and door and steps up to:
Kitchen/dining room Beamed ceiling and quarry tiled flooring. Oil fired Aga range. Range of wooden base units and pine work surfaces. Inset twin bowl sink and original fireplace recess housing built in storage shelves and compartments. Space for dining table and chairs. Glazed double doors to:
Main conservatory uPVC room with outlook over surrounding gardens. French doors to outside.
Door from Entrance Hall (previously mentioned) to:
Study/bedroom 4 Triple aspect room with open granite fireplace, beamed ceiling and two radiators.
Door from Entrance Hall (previously mentioned) to:
Secondary conservatory: Two doors to outside, cloak hanging space and door to:
Utility/cloakroom: Built in cupboards, appliance space, plumbing for washing machine. Wash basin and WC
Stairs from Entrance Hall (previously mentioned) to: First floor:
Landing This long landing has rear aspect windows, hatch to roof space and radiator. Doors to:
Master bedroom Double aspect room with rural views and two radiators.
Door to: Ensuite shower room - fully tiled with large curved cubicle and shower unit, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail and built in storage cupboard.
Bedroom two Front aspect room with wash basin, built in wardrobes and radiator.
Bedroom three Front aspect room with extensive storage cupboards, walk in wardrobe and radiator.
Family bathroom Part tiled with Retro coloured suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, inset wash basin with cupboards below and WC. Heated towel rail and radiator.
Outside The property is approached by a charming granite stream bordered driveway with five bar gate opening into a good sized parking area. Steps lead up to an enchanting landscaped sloping garden comprising of extensive stream bordered lawned areas, meandering pathways and stocked with a wealth of mature shrubs and flowers. There are hidden seating areas protected by beautiful stone retaining walls, ornamental ponds and views over unspoilt moorland hinterland. To the top of the garden, steps lead up to a well built timber lodge/cabin providing three bedroomed accommodation with shower room and electric heating. The terrace to the front of the Lodge affords outstanding, uninterrupted rural views.
Also logstore with cobbled floor housing plumbing for washing machine and oil tank.
Pathways meander down to the front of the house with access to an area of sloping young woodland with its own five bar gate access. (It is considered that access to the woodland could provide a secondary access to the main house and offer extensive additional parking area).
There is a former double garage with power and light connected, currently providing storage for garden machinery and workshop.
Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Superfast Fibre broadband.
Council tax The property is in Council Tax Band G.
Tenure Freehold.
Local authority South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel:
directions From the A38 northbound, take the A384 exit signposted to Buckfast and Totnes and turn left at the top of the slip road. Turn right at the roundabout into Buckfast Road and continue into the village. At the next roundabout, take the first exit, passing the entrance to the Abbey and continue for approximately 1/2 mile, turning right at the crossroads signposted for Scorriton and Holne. Follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles and the entrance to Langaford Cottage will be found on the left hand side.
From the A38 southbound take the A384 exit signposted Buckfast and Totnes. Turn right on to the A384. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit into Buckfast Road and continue as above.
