Property Details
Guide Price £1,050,000
4 bedrooms
Coombe, Dartmoor National Park
- Reception Hall
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Garden Room
- Kitchen-Breakfast Room
- Utility Room
- Four Bedrooms
- Bathroom/WC
- Shower Room/WC
- Various Garden Outbuildings
- Wonderful Gardens - Approx 1.8 Acres In Total As Measured On Promap
Occupying a peaceful, private setting with no immediate neighbours, Cullaford lies in the sheltered hamlet of Coombe towards the southeren edge of Dartmoor around three miles north-west of Buckfastleigh.There is picturesque walking and riding country literally on the doorstep and you can easily head out to the open moor by following the nearby River Mardle up-stream.
The village of Scorriton is a few minutes walk along the high-hedged lanes and has a pub/restaurant and meeting hall. Holne village (5 minutes by car) has a well stocked shop, pub/restaurant, village hall and fine towered church. Whilst undoubtedly occupying a rural setting, Coombe is readily accessible being just eight minutes drive from the A38 at Dart Bridge, Buckfastleigh which connects the two Devon cities of Plymouth and Exeter with the national motorway network beyond.
Cullaford was built in the early 1930s and was refurbished to a high standard in 2019 by the current owners who have lived at the property some 28 years. It retains much of its 1930s character such as wood floors, picture rails, unique arch-top doors but now benefits from modern levels of insulation, upgraded heating system with new plumbing, new electrical wiring with bespoke designed LED lighting and quality timber-framed windows. The bathroom and shower room have stylish modern suites.
The gardens and grounds provide a magical setting for Cullaford and are more than sufficient to satisfy the keenest of gardeners. Divided into a number of distinct areas, they include a formal walled garden, orchard, wildlife garden with large pond, and a large kitchen garden with raised growing beds and soft-fruits cages. The garden is bounded along the length of the north boundary by the River Mardle which is both picturesque and attracts much wildlife.
Council Tax Band: Band F at the time of preparing these particulars
Tenure: Freehold
Entrance Porch
Pair of half-glazed entrance doors. Tiled floor. Arch-top windows on either side wall. Half-glazed inner door to the hall.
Hall
31' In length. Original oak-strip flooring. Picture rail. LED ceiling spotlights. Radiator. Under stair storage cupboard with electric light.
Living Room
An 'L'-shaped room measuring 17'6" x 15'10" overall. Fireplace with 'Woodwarm' multi-fuel-burner and brick/timber surrounds to fireplace. Window overlooking the gardens. Full- length windows and sliding patio doors to the garden room. Picture rail. Radiator. LED ceiling spotlights.
Garden Room
26'6" x 6'10" Maximum overall measurements. Windows on three sides overlooking the gardens and French doors to the garden. Tiled floor with underfloor heating.
Dining Room
19' x 10'10" Window and French doors to the main garden. Fitted dresser-style storage/display units to two walls and book/display shelving unit along one wall. Picture rail. LED ceiling spotlights. Radiator.
Kitchen-Breakfast Room
14'10" x 11' Wood-fronted kitchen units with roll-edged worktops. FRANKE sink inset to polished granite surround/drainer. Oil-fired AGA. Original built-in shelved storage cupboards. Fitted dresser unit. LED ceiling spotlights. Integrated fridge and dishwasher. Window above sink overlooking the drive and garden. Window and half-glazed door to the outside with Covered Veranda.
Utility Room
12'6" x 7'6" Extensive range of wood-fronted kitchen units. Stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Wine storage unit. LED ceiling spotlights. Window overlooking the garden.
Ground Floor Bedroom
13'8" x 7'10" Window with outlook over the garden. Picture rail. Radiator. LED ceiling spotlights.
Ground Floor Shower Room/WC
10'8" x 5'10" White suite of large shower with glazed screen surround, overhead rain shower and wall mounted hand-held shower, Villeroy and Boch wash basin and WC. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. Radiator. Window overlooking the gardens. LED ceiling spotlights.
First Floor Landing
Approached via stairs from the hall. Window overlooking the garden and with space for desk or item of furniture. Picture rail. Large built-in airing cupboard and separate storage cupboard. Radiator.
Bedroom 1
16'2" x 9'10" Plus projecting window with French doors to Balcony with lovely views over the gardens and neighbouring fields. Picture rail. Radiator. LED ceiling spotlights.
Bedroom 2
14'2" x 11' Window with views over the orchard and neighbouring fields. Fitted wardrobes along one wall with pine and glazed fronts. Radiator. Picture rail. Door to walk-in storage space in roof eaves.
Bedroom 3
9'10" x 9' Two roof windows with outlook over the gardens and neighbouring countryside. Built-in wardrobe and access to eaves storage space. Radiator. Loft hatch to large boarded roof space with access ladder and electric light.
Bathroom/WC
9'2" x 6'8" White suite of bath, separate shower with glazed enclosure, rain shower and wall mounted hand-held shower, Villeroy and Boch wash basin and WC. Tiled floors and walls. Underfloor heating. LED ceiling spotlights. 3 Velux roof windows.
Outside
A driveway with rustic five bar gate leads to the property and provides turning and parking for several vehicles.
GARAGE 16' x 7'10" with power and light connected. ADJOINING STORE 21'6" x 8' maximum overall measurements with power and light connected.
OPEN-FRONTED LOG STORE and GARDEN IMPLEMENTS STORE 8'3" x 7'7"
LARGE STUDIO - STYLE SHED BUILDING 23' x 12' Power and light connected. Three external doors and three windows.
GARAGE 16' x 7'10" with power and light connected. ADJOINING STORE 21'6" x 8' maximum overall measurements with power and light connected.
OPEN-FRONTED LOG STORE and GARDEN IMPLEMENTS STORE 8'3" x 7'7"
LARGE STUDIO - STYLE SHED BUILDING 23' x 12' Power and light connected. Three external doors and three windows.
The Gardens
To the left of the drive is a large wildlife garden and habitat home to indigenous species and visited by deer, foxes, stoats, frogs and toads. There is a large wildlife pond with newts, dragonflies, pond skaters and whirling beetles plus decked pontoon. This area is bounded by the River Mardle, which can be accessed via steps.
The garden wraps around connecting to an impressive kitchen and soft fruits garden with raised growing beds, composting area and fruit cages containing blueberries, gooseberries, blackcurrents, white currents and redcurrents. Beyond here is an orchard containing productive fruit trees including apple, pear and a quince. Elsewhere within the garden are medlar, mulberry, pear, cherries, walnut and other apple trees.
The garden wraps around connecting to an impressive kitchen and soft fruits garden with raised growing beds, composting area and fruit cages containing blueberries, gooseberries, blackcurrents, white currents and redcurrents. Beyond here is an orchard containing productive fruit trees including apple, pear and a quince. Elsewhere within the garden are medlar, mulberry, pear, cherries, walnut and other apple trees.
Garden
A walled garden on the west elevation contains various specimen plants and has a greenhouse, well, small shed and access to the Veranda off which is a general store, boiler room and gardener's WC.
A formal walled garden adjoining the east elevation includes lawns, shaped shrubbery beds, ornamental pond, brick paths and a lean-to greenhouse 23'6" x 7'3" with grape vine.
Services
Private water (tested) from a well within the garden and private septic tank drainage (permit in place). Mains electricity. Oil fired heating.
Directions
From the A38 take the Dart Bridge exit at Buckfastleigh and at the mini-roundabout take the second exit towards Buckfast Abbey. Pass Buckfast Abbey on the right, continue to the top of the hill and turn right at Pound Cross. Proceed for approximately two miles and turn left at stone cross, signposted to Coombe. Drop down the lane and at the bottom go over the narrow stone bridge, Cullaford is on the left.
Map
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these details, it should be noted that the measurements are approximate only. Floorplans are for representation purposes only and prepared according to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice by our floorplan provider. Therefore, the layout of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and should be regarded as such by any prospective purchaser. Any internal photographs are intended as a guide only and it should not be assumed that any of the furniture/fittings are included in any sale. Where shown, details of lease, ground rent and service charge are provided by the vendor and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, as the information may not have been verified and further checks should be made either through your solicitor/conveyance. Where appliances, including central heating, are mentioned, it cannot be assumed that they are in working order, as they have not been tested. Please also note that wiring, plumbing and drains have not been checked.