House For Sale £795,000
Situation Luscombe Maye are delighted to offer Church House to the market and strongly recommend an early viewing. Church House is a beautiful detached Grade II listed character property, situated in the South Hams hamlet of North Huish which is less than three miles from the A38 main transport link. The property is known to date back to the 17th Century and has served the local community in several guises during its lifespan. The house is next door to the 14th century Church of St Mary (Now with its bells removed and maintained by the Church Preservation Trust, it is used for services only occasionally) The lytch gate of the church forms part of the boundary of the garden and it is probable that the house would have originally provided stabling for the horses of people attending church, and ale for parishioners after the service! Over the last couple of centuries Church House has operated both as a village pub and as a post office
description Church House is entered from the gravel driveway down a set of stone steps into the front entrance hall, via the part glazed wooden front door. The entrance hall has fitted cupboards useful for coats, jackets and scarves etc, and another cupboard cleverly houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. An archway leads into the second part of the hallway and a door leads to a cloakroom with W.C. And wash basin. In the lower hallway there is a beautiful cross hatched wall with timbers and master plasterwork which are reminders of the origins of the property from the early 1700's. As you walk along the hallway towards the kitchen on the left hand side is a fabulous oak panelled window seat (there are several of these throughout the house).
The kitchen benefits from double aspect windows with beautiful countryside views towards the south. There is a range of wall and floor cabinets in solid wood, with an Aga that also heats the hot water for the house, and a separate boiler to service the oil fired central heating, an integral dishwasher, electric oven, induction hob and a white composite sink and drainer with mixer tap over. The room has ceramic floor tiles and there are two generous pantry style cupboards.
The dining room features magnificent original oak beams and an oak window seat with ample room for a large dining table and chairs. The room is lovely and bright with glazed French doors leading into a delightful garden room which overlooks the beautiful cottage style gardens and the countryside beyond. The views across the valley are far reaching and breath-taking. Another door leads you into the rear hallway which has a host of original features which includes an archway with ornate plasterwork and the original 'pint' window where locals would send their offspring to collect a jug of beer when the house was formerly the village public house! From this hallway there is a door out into the storm porch/veranda and into the rear garden. (This was originally the front entrance to the house)
The main reception room is spacious and features a large Inglenook fireplace with woodburner. The room has more of the magnificent oak beams and another feature oak panelled window seat.
A door from the reception room leads you to the study/office which has built-in bookshelves, with part exposed roof trusses and oak beams, large glazed windows and double French doors leading to the garden. Fibre broadband runs directly into the house and a phone mast about 400 metres away ensures a permanent strong phone signal. From the study/office there is access into the store room, beyond which is a door to the garden store which has a further door to the outside, so is ideal for accommodating lawn mowers and garden equipment
The first floor accommodation comprises the landing and three double bedrooms. Part exposed roof trusses feature on the landing and in all three bedrooms.
The master bedroom features a large built-in wardrobe and a stunning ornate plasterwork frieze depicting the 'Green Man', with double aspect windows the room is bright and spacious and the views yet again are simply stunning. Within the master bedroom is an en-suite shower room with toilet, wash handbasin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom two has a range of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and feature lighting, cleverly designed to accommodate all manner of clothing and footwear. Another oak panelled window seat draws the eye to sit and rest whilst soaking up the glorious views.
Bedroom three has another oak panelled window seat.
The family bathroom is finished in a Victorian period style, recessed ceiling lights with bath, W.C. And hand basin and heated towel rail which is supplied with hot water from the Aga.
The house has a double garage with two sets of double doors with space at the rear for workshop facilities and ample overhead storage in the roof trusses. The driveway has parking for two or more cars. Subject to necessary planning permissions, the garage could convert to a fourth bedroom, or a self-contained granny-flat.
To the front of the house is a mature hedgerow and the gardens to the side and rear of the house are beautifully laid out and include mature shrubs and trees, lawn and herbaceous borders. Various seating and patio areas around the garden maximise the views and places to enjoy the tranquillity of the location.
North huish North Huish is a tiny hamlet with a population of around 300 hundred people. There has been a settlement here for over a thousand years, and it was mentioned the Doomesday Book of 1086 as 'The Manor of Hewish'.
South brent The moorland village of South Brent stands in the valley of the River Avon under the southern foothills of Dartmoor National Park and on the northern edge of the lovely South Hams, fifteen miles from the centre of Plymouth.
The village is one with a strong community with three churches, one of which dates back to Norman times, a primary school and a wide variety of shops. There are well-regarded community colleges at Totnes and Ivybridge, approximately eight and five miles distant respectively, and both towns offer a comprehensive range of facilities for the wider community. Some of the finest beaches on the south coast, along with the South West Coast Path, are all within easy reach.
Situated just off the A38 Expressway, the village is well placed for quick access to Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter for which there are regular bus services. Rail services can be found at Ivybridge, approximately five miles distant, offering services to Plymouth, Totnes, Newton Abbot, Exeter St David's and on to Bristol, Cardiff and London.
Totnes The unique and charming market town of Totnes sits above the River Dart in the heart of the South Hams. The town is one of Devon's gems, the birthplace of the Transition Town movement in England and nominated in British Airways' HighLife magazine as one of the world's top ten funky towns. Full of colour and character, its atmosphere is cosmopolitan with a West Country flavour and those looking for history, alternative therapies and beautiful countryside will find it in and around Totnes. The town is said to have more listed buildings per head of the population than anywhere else in Britain. With a twice-a-week market and full of small independent shops, it's well-known for ethical products, wholefoods and fair trade goods. It is the second oldest borough in England, with an ancient Guildhall and Church, a Norman Castle and its North and East Gates. There is a well-regarded community college and a mainline railway station and Dartmoor, the South Hams and many of its fine beaches are within easy reach.
Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
Tenure Freehold
viewings Viewings strictly by appointment only. Please call Luscombe Maye directions From the A38 Devon Expressway take the South Brent junction and follow the signs for Avonwick/Totnes B3372. As you enter the viallage of Avonwick take the right hand turn directly opposite The Avon Inn signed North Huish. After approximately 100 metres turn left again signed North Huish. Follow this road up the hill for approximately 2 miles, you will see the church spire on the right hand side, Church House can be found adjacent to the church on the right hand side.
description Church House is entered from the gravel driveway down a set of stone steps into the front entrance hall, via the part glazed wooden front door. The entrance hall has fitted cupboards useful for coats, jackets and scarves etc, and another cupboard cleverly houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. An archway leads into the second part of the hallway and a door leads to a cloakroom with W.C. And wash basin. In the lower hallway there is a beautiful cross hatched wall with timbers and master plasterwork which are reminders of the origins of the property from the early 1700's. As you walk along the hallway towards the kitchen on the left hand side is a fabulous oak panelled window seat (there are several of these throughout the house).
The kitchen benefits from double aspect windows with beautiful countryside views towards the south. There is a range of wall and floor cabinets in solid wood, with an Aga that also heats the hot water for the house, and a separate boiler to service the oil fired central heating, an integral dishwasher, electric oven, induction hob and a white composite sink and drainer with mixer tap over. The room has ceramic floor tiles and there are two generous pantry style cupboards.
The dining room features magnificent original oak beams and an oak window seat with ample room for a large dining table and chairs. The room is lovely and bright with glazed French doors leading into a delightful garden room which overlooks the beautiful cottage style gardens and the countryside beyond. The views across the valley are far reaching and breath-taking. Another door leads you into the rear hallway which has a host of original features which includes an archway with ornate plasterwork and the original 'pint' window where locals would send their offspring to collect a jug of beer when the house was formerly the village public house! From this hallway there is a door out into the storm porch/veranda and into the rear garden. (This was originally the front entrance to the house)
The main reception room is spacious and features a large Inglenook fireplace with woodburner. The room has more of the magnificent oak beams and another feature oak panelled window seat.
A door from the reception room leads you to the study/office which has built-in bookshelves, with part exposed roof trusses and oak beams, large glazed windows and double French doors leading to the garden. Fibre broadband runs directly into the house and a phone mast about 400 metres away ensures a permanent strong phone signal. From the study/office there is access into the store room, beyond which is a door to the garden store which has a further door to the outside, so is ideal for accommodating lawn mowers and garden equipment
The first floor accommodation comprises the landing and three double bedrooms. Part exposed roof trusses feature on the landing and in all three bedrooms.
The master bedroom features a large built-in wardrobe and a stunning ornate plasterwork frieze depicting the 'Green Man', with double aspect windows the room is bright and spacious and the views yet again are simply stunning. Within the master bedroom is an en-suite shower room with toilet, wash handbasin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom two has a range of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and feature lighting, cleverly designed to accommodate all manner of clothing and footwear. Another oak panelled window seat draws the eye to sit and rest whilst soaking up the glorious views.
Bedroom three has another oak panelled window seat.
The family bathroom is finished in a Victorian period style, recessed ceiling lights with bath, W.C. And hand basin and heated towel rail which is supplied with hot water from the Aga.
The house has a double garage with two sets of double doors with space at the rear for workshop facilities and ample overhead storage in the roof trusses. The driveway has parking for two or more cars. Subject to necessary planning permissions, the garage could convert to a fourth bedroom, or a self-contained granny-flat.
To the front of the house is a mature hedgerow and the gardens to the side and rear of the house are beautifully laid out and include mature shrubs and trees, lawn and herbaceous borders. Various seating and patio areas around the garden maximise the views and places to enjoy the tranquillity of the location.
North huish North Huish is a tiny hamlet with a population of around 300 hundred people. There has been a settlement here for over a thousand years, and it was mentioned the Doomesday Book of 1086 as 'The Manor of Hewish'.
South brent The moorland village of South Brent stands in the valley of the River Avon under the southern foothills of Dartmoor National Park and on the northern edge of the lovely South Hams, fifteen miles from the centre of Plymouth.
The village is one with a strong community with three churches, one of which dates back to Norman times, a primary school and a wide variety of shops. There are well-regarded community colleges at Totnes and Ivybridge, approximately eight and five miles distant respectively, and both towns offer a comprehensive range of facilities for the wider community. Some of the finest beaches on the south coast, along with the South West Coast Path, are all within easy reach.
Situated just off the A38 Expressway, the village is well placed for quick access to Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter for which there are regular bus services. Rail services can be found at Ivybridge, approximately five miles distant, offering services to Plymouth, Totnes, Newton Abbot, Exeter St David's and on to Bristol, Cardiff and London.
Totnes The unique and charming market town of Totnes sits above the River Dart in the heart of the South Hams. The town is one of Devon's gems, the birthplace of the Transition Town movement in England and nominated in British Airways' HighLife magazine as one of the world's top ten funky towns. Full of colour and character, its atmosphere is cosmopolitan with a West Country flavour and those looking for history, alternative therapies and beautiful countryside will find it in and around Totnes. The town is said to have more listed buildings per head of the population than anywhere else in Britain. With a twice-a-week market and full of small independent shops, it's well-known for ethical products, wholefoods and fair trade goods. It is the second oldest borough in England, with an ancient Guildhall and Church, a Norman Castle and its North and East Gates. There is a well-regarded community college and a mainline railway station and Dartmoor, the South Hams and many of its fine beaches are within easy reach.
Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
Tenure Freehold
viewings Viewings strictly by appointment only. Please call Luscombe Maye directions From the A38 Devon Expressway take the South Brent junction and follow the signs for Avonwick/Totnes B3372. As you enter the viallage of Avonwick take the right hand turn directly opposite The Avon Inn signed North Huish. After approximately 100 metres turn left again signed North Huish. Follow this road up the hill for approximately 2 miles, you will see the church spire on the right hand side, Church House can be found adjacent to the church on the right hand side.
