House For Sale £1,950,000
Higher Gitcombe is designed in the Arts and Crafts style yet is less than twenty years old. There is an almost 'stately-home' feel to the property. The build quality is very apparent with West-African hardwood bespoke external timber windows and doors throughout. The house features high specification
thermal protection, electronics and connectivity throughout.
Space, attention to detail and clever design throughout. The property enjoys outstanding views across the rolling hills to Dartmoor and Haldon Hill near Exeter. The impressive entrance hall has double height ceilings with extensive rooftop glazing allowing light to flood in. The drawing room has exceptionally good ceiling heights with floor to ceiling bespoke book shelving together with a large and magnificent handmade marble surround fireplace. From here, there is direct access to the lovely terrace and lawns via 5 French door sets. The dining room also has access to another sheltered rear terrace which catches the evening sun. The beautifully designed kitchen has a four oven Aga and separate Neff cooker, with blue pearl granite work surfaces and beech-surfaced island including breakfast bar. There is a large walk-in larder with cool slate shelving and separate wine store to one side. Behind the kitchen is a light and airy rear hall with access to the utility room and boot room, wet room/wc and small store.
The principal bedroom suite includes “his and hers” dressing rooms and bath/shower rooms. There are four further bedrooms including a two-bedroom suite with shared bathroom/shower room in between which is ideal for guests with children. One of the guest bedroom suites has an adjoining second sitting room which is equally suited as a cinema room, office, playroom, studio or sixth bedroom. The whole house has plenty of storage including insulated cellar rooms located at the bottom of the stairs. Outside there are beautiful mature and well-established gardens surrounding the house which provide privacy and two terraces for differing times of the day and the covered veranda for end of day refreshments. There is parking in front of the
house for several cars and more leading up to the large garage behind the house with ample turning space. The insulated garage holds up to 9 cars and features a gardeners WC . Large wooden gates provide excellent privacy and security when required, ideal for those who travel frequently.
The Coach House has its own separate entrance off the side of the detached garage block on the first floor. The Coach House is set apart from the main house so has a private and peaceful feel about it. The Coach House consists of an open plan kitchen/living/dining room with a double bedroom and luxury en suite bathroom. It has a spectacular and large elevated balcony from where far reaching views over open countryside to Dartmoor can be enjoyed.
Planning permission exists in perpetuity to add a full-length garage extension for a further 3 cars or motor home/caravan/ boats and an additional rear sun balcony to take advantage of the West-facing views with no turbines, masts or pylons nearby.
Higher Gitcombe is situated in a small hamlet on the outskirts of Cornworthy and Tuckenhay and almost equidistant from Dartmouth and Totnes. The nearby River Dart is fully navigable from Dartmouth to Totnes and is a major feature of local life with abundant boating opportunities for young and
old. Cornworthy is set within a picturesque and well wooded valley with a church, community hall and a thriving village inn. Tuckenhay is a stunning village on a secluded riverside creek which is part of the tidal system of the Dart. There are two good pubs including the Watermans's Arms and the famous Maltster's Arms which was previously owned by the late Keith Floyd. Dittisham and Ashprington villages are close by with superb dining establishments.
For boating enthusiasts, Blackness Marine on the River Dart is just a few minutes' drive away () and offers a deep- water slipway and tender memberships including a launch and recovery service as well as undercover storage. Dartmouth, about 5 miles away, has fine dining opportunities with award winning restaurants and internationally renowned chefs. There is a mix of specialist and high street stores offering everything from chemists, markets, art galleries, boutique and retail shops. Popular events are the Dartmouth Royal Regatta and annual Music Festival. Other attractions include Dartmouth Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Castle, Dartmouth Steam Railway and Paddle Steamer boat cruises.
Boat enthusiasts will find top class marina facilities to rival the best on the South Coast. The historic market town of Totnes is approximately 6 miles
away and offers an eclectic range of shops including multiple health and organic options, a well-stocked book shop and a wide range of unique and individual artisan shops. Totnes has a wonderful 'alternative' lifestyle reputation with unique weekly markets and much more.
The 365 sq miles of Dartmoor National Park lies to the north and there are stunning views of Haytor from the house. The large expanse of the park offers any number of outdoor activities in one of the most unspoilt and dramatic landscapes in the UK.
thermal protection, electronics and connectivity throughout.
Space, attention to detail and clever design throughout. The property enjoys outstanding views across the rolling hills to Dartmoor and Haldon Hill near Exeter. The impressive entrance hall has double height ceilings with extensive rooftop glazing allowing light to flood in. The drawing room has exceptionally good ceiling heights with floor to ceiling bespoke book shelving together with a large and magnificent handmade marble surround fireplace. From here, there is direct access to the lovely terrace and lawns via 5 French door sets. The dining room also has access to another sheltered rear terrace which catches the evening sun. The beautifully designed kitchen has a four oven Aga and separate Neff cooker, with blue pearl granite work surfaces and beech-surfaced island including breakfast bar. There is a large walk-in larder with cool slate shelving and separate wine store to one side. Behind the kitchen is a light and airy rear hall with access to the utility room and boot room, wet room/wc and small store.
The principal bedroom suite includes “his and hers” dressing rooms and bath/shower rooms. There are four further bedrooms including a two-bedroom suite with shared bathroom/shower room in between which is ideal for guests with children. One of the guest bedroom suites has an adjoining second sitting room which is equally suited as a cinema room, office, playroom, studio or sixth bedroom. The whole house has plenty of storage including insulated cellar rooms located at the bottom of the stairs. Outside there are beautiful mature and well-established gardens surrounding the house which provide privacy and two terraces for differing times of the day and the covered veranda for end of day refreshments. There is parking in front of the
house for several cars and more leading up to the large garage behind the house with ample turning space. The insulated garage holds up to 9 cars and features a gardeners WC . Large wooden gates provide excellent privacy and security when required, ideal for those who travel frequently.
The Coach House has its own separate entrance off the side of the detached garage block on the first floor. The Coach House is set apart from the main house so has a private and peaceful feel about it. The Coach House consists of an open plan kitchen/living/dining room with a double bedroom and luxury en suite bathroom. It has a spectacular and large elevated balcony from where far reaching views over open countryside to Dartmoor can be enjoyed.
Planning permission exists in perpetuity to add a full-length garage extension for a further 3 cars or motor home/caravan/ boats and an additional rear sun balcony to take advantage of the West-facing views with no turbines, masts or pylons nearby.
Higher Gitcombe is situated in a small hamlet on the outskirts of Cornworthy and Tuckenhay and almost equidistant from Dartmouth and Totnes. The nearby River Dart is fully navigable from Dartmouth to Totnes and is a major feature of local life with abundant boating opportunities for young and
old. Cornworthy is set within a picturesque and well wooded valley with a church, community hall and a thriving village inn. Tuckenhay is a stunning village on a secluded riverside creek which is part of the tidal system of the Dart. There are two good pubs including the Watermans's Arms and the famous Maltster's Arms which was previously owned by the late Keith Floyd. Dittisham and Ashprington villages are close by with superb dining establishments.
For boating enthusiasts, Blackness Marine on the River Dart is just a few minutes' drive away () and offers a deep- water slipway and tender memberships including a launch and recovery service as well as undercover storage. Dartmouth, about 5 miles away, has fine dining opportunities with award winning restaurants and internationally renowned chefs. There is a mix of specialist and high street stores offering everything from chemists, markets, art galleries, boutique and retail shops. Popular events are the Dartmouth Royal Regatta and annual Music Festival. Other attractions include Dartmouth Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Castle, Dartmouth Steam Railway and Paddle Steamer boat cruises.
Boat enthusiasts will find top class marina facilities to rival the best on the South Coast. The historic market town of Totnes is approximately 6 miles
away and offers an eclectic range of shops including multiple health and organic options, a well-stocked book shop and a wide range of unique and individual artisan shops. Totnes has a wonderful 'alternative' lifestyle reputation with unique weekly markets and much more.
The 365 sq miles of Dartmoor National Park lies to the north and there are stunning views of Haytor from the house. The large expanse of the park offers any number of outdoor activities in one of the most unspoilt and dramatic landscapes in the UK.
