This characterful two-storey cottage sits on a quiet country lane amid rolling moorland, making an idyllic base for a family looking to explore the wildlife, landscapes and rich history of Dartmoor National Park. The historic copper-mining town of Mary Tavy is just 2 miles away, while further afield the market town of Tavistock (5.5 miles) offers a good selection of pubs, shops and restaurants along with a museum and abbey. Dartmoor National Park is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, with many walking and cycling trails from your front door and a horse riding stables within 3 miles (by car, or a shorter walk across the moor). Nature lovers are rewarded too, with everything from Dartmoor ponies and otters to rare butterflies and bats to observe. This cottage is well placed to explore some of the natural and manmade attractions in the region including Lydford Gorge (7 miles) and Buckland Abbey (12 miles).
This is a traditional three-bedroom, end of terrace, farm cottage, boasts glorious views over the moor and is filled with period charm and character, including traditional wooden doors, beamed ceilings and slate floors. Neutral tones bring the property up-to-date and create a feeling of light and space throughout. Downstairs, the open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner is spacious and welcoming, set beneath a beamed ceiling. At one side of the room is a country-style fitted kitchen and dining table on an original slate floor, where an Esse Ironheart wood-fired oven and stove offers warmth in winter and is a treat for the cooks to use. At the other end of the room, the cosy lounge has a selection of seating, a Smart TV, DVD player, DVDs, books and games – perfect for a night in after a busy day exploring. There is also a separate utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, with a door leading out to the side of the cottage. Also on the ground floor is a twin bedroom and the family bathroom. Stairs lead up from the lounge area to the first floor, where you’ll find a master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room, and the second twin bedroom.
Stepping outside, a generous, enclosed lawn garden to the front of the property has a picnic table for al fresco dining, and glorious moorland views all around.