Hingston House is on the edge of the much sought-after village of Gidleigh on the northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park. The setting of the property, with the direct access onto the moorland is ideal for riding and walking enthusiasts. The A30 dual carriageway is within easy reach, around 4 miles away, providing access to the M5 Motorway, and a mainline train station at Exeter, with regular services to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.
The nearby village of Throwleigh has a church, a village hall and pub with a vibrant community. The attractive stannary town of Chagford lies about 3.5 miles away and has an interesting variety of shops, inns and restaurants, including three Michelin starred Gidleigh Park. There are golf courses at Bovey Castle, Oakhampton and Exeter. The market town of Okehampton, about seven miles away offers a greater variety of shopping and recreational facilities, including a Waitrose supermarket.
There are many excellent primary and secondary schools in the area, and first class private schools can be found at Exeter, Tavistock and Tiverton. The property is situated with direct access on the northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park, which covers approximately 365 square miles of beautiful and unspoilt moorland scenery, providing endless opportunities for walking, cycling and riding in the area. There are many rivers for fishing nearby and the North Devon and Cornish coastline are within easy reach.