5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

The property, which is freehold, is totally private; set in approximately seven acres of its own grounds. The well proportioned, unlisted house faces almost due south, and has been beautifully modernised and extended by the present owners as a comfortable family home.Wydemeet was originally built in the early 1900s as a luxurious private fishing lodge. It has since operated as a dairy farm, hunting livery, adventure centre, a centre for riding holidays, a holiday rental, and has achieved Trip Advisor's Number One Ranking for Best Luxury B&B in central Dartmoor. It is regularly described as 'a hidden gem', and could well be developed into a successful eco-retreat. Uniquely, internally it is constructed almost entirely of wood, suspended within a granite cube, ensuring that it is free of damp, warm and cosy. Its numerous large, mostly double-glazed windows, provide beautifully light and bright accommodation.It is located on a dead-end lane, close to the confluence of the rivers Swincombe and West Dart, one of the most beautiful spots in the whole of Dartmoor, offering wild swimming, glorious picnicking, and some of the best fishing in Dartmoor. Wydemeet is at the fulcrum of bridleways and footpaths stretching in every direction from the garden gate, comprising the walker's, cyclist's and rider's paradise - central to routes stretching right across the moor.The well-draining six acre field has been managed on organic principles and wild flowers abound. A field shelter ensures that horses can comfortably live out, year-round. Wydemeet is a haven for wildlife, and ponies, sheep and rare belted galloways roam freely just outside the electric garden gate.The main house has been finished to a good standard and includes two reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen with AGA, an elegant double-aspect dining room and sitting room, spacious pantry and large new sun room with underfloor heating. The back door opens onto a flagstone cloakroom, adjoining utility room, and welcoming hall with original oak wooden flooring. A second back door opens onto a freezer room and tack room, ensuring that all equestrian activity remains completely separate from the main house.There are four double bedrooms at first floor level, three of which have en suite bathrooms. On the second floor there is a fifth bedroom and study area. The generous double-aspect master bedroom has a large en suite bathroom with views across to the field and garden, and there is an adjacent walk-in wardrobe. The second double-aspect en suite benefits from views across Swincombe Valley towards Laughter Tor. Wydemeet is supplied with the high-speed, reliable Starlink broadband service.In addition to the accommodation in the main house, there is a chalet with central heating which is currently used as an entertainment space with downstairs games room. This could be converted to provide additional accommodation or studio, subject to the necessary consents. The large barn with stabling and storage areas has permission to be replaced with an American style barn, with stabling, storage and garaging.There is parking for a number of cars in the gravelled drive.Despite its remoteness, the house is just 20 minutes by car from the A38 dual carriageway, and ten minutes from the village shops and post office of Holne and Princetown. It is also highly convenient for Widecombe Primary School, South Dartmoor Community College, and Mount Kelly Private School, with a magnificent drive to each one. The supermarkets, swimming pool and golf courses of Tavistock and Yelverton are less than 30 minutes away, and deliveries from supermarkets, Amazon etc are made to the door..It is located in a stunning Dartmoor setting, on the edge of the Swincombe valley, one of the most beautiful and remote inhabited valleys in all Dartmoor, on the outskirts of the hamlet of Hexworthy. The Forest Inn lies at the end of the lane, and Huccaby's thriving little church is renowned for its incredible annual display of snowdrops, and its annual candlelit carol service.Ashburton 9 miles, Tavistock 14 miles, Exeter 30 miles (All distances and times are approximate).