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Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Smoke-free
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Games Room
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews
The Property
3 miles from Chagford is Sandsgate, a magnificent detached house with superb sweeping views across the River Teign valley to Chagford, Castle Drogo and the moors beyond. It has been beautifully refurbished and extended with attention to detail and is large and roomy for one family, or flexible accommodation for groups of friends or family gatherings. Approached down ¼ mile of private drive, it’s set in 18 acres of large, lovely gardens with lawns, rockeries, ancient woodland and a prehistoric stone circle and is exceptionally peaceful. Exeter, a 20 minute drive, and the sea, 40 minutes; golf, wonderful walking and children’s attractions nearby.A terrace (garden furniture) with far-reaching views stretches the whole length of the house. Three sets of French windows lead into the main reception rooms: large L-shaped living room with deep sofas, large inglenook (open fire), TV/Sky/DVD/Blu-ray; off it, a study; front entrance and cloakroom (loo); large T-shaped kitchen/dining room with massive dining tables/chairs, dresser, TV and toys for small children to play with whilst adults use the magnificent kitchen with dual-fuel range-style cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer and island with bar stools and granite worktops, or just relax in the sitting area and enjoy those views. Rear entrance hall/boot room and cloakroom (loo); adjacent utility room (two washing machines, two tumble driers, drinks fridge). Stairs (top stairgate, second stairgate by request) up to beamed games room (22' x 12') with TV/Sky/DVD/Blu-ray, pool table and football table. Four bedrooms, all with TV and Dartmoor views - the large master bedroom with 4' twin beds, en suite bathroom (suite with separate shower) and sun room to one side with telescope and full-length glass doors opening to a balcony, a great place to sit with a glass of wine and look out to Castle Drogo; another large room with 4' twin beds; a double; and a room with 5' double plus single bed with TV/DVD. Also on this floor, shower-room (suite) and large beautiful bathroom (suite with jacuzzi bath and separate shower).
More stairs up to the top floor with the same great views from two large attic bedrooms, both twin (one with 4' beds and TV/DVD), and bathroom (suite plus hand-shower).
Pets permitted in kitchen only. Arrival after 3.30pm. Damages Deposit £250. This is a unique, secluded house: a special place to stay.
Chagford: lively, friendly little town (pubs, shops, outdoor swimming pool, tennis) away from main roads in the shelter of high Dartmoor. Past it the River Teign (fishing) hurries through woods and meadows below Castle Drogo (Nat. Trust). Excellent walking; superb views. Open moor, 2 miles; golf, 3; Exeter (city amenities), 17; sea/beaches, about 20.
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Accommodation
Over three levels. Four first floor bedrooms: 1 x twin (4ft beds) with sunroom and en suite bathroom with bath, shower, WC, and basin, 1 x twin (4ft beds), 1 x double, 1 x family room with king size double and single bed. Shower room with shower, WC and basin, and bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower, WC and basin. Two top floor twin bedrooms (one with 4ft beds). Top floor bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC and basin. Downstairs sitting room with open fire. Study. Two downstairs WCs with basin. Kitchen with dining area. Hall/boot room. Utility room.
Amenities
- Central heating, open fire with underfloor heating
- Microwave, fridge, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with full Sky Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi, Payphone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for six cars
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
- Note: Pets are permitted in the kitchen only
- Note: Arrival after 3.30pm
- Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £500
Regional Information
CHAGFORD Okehampton 12 miles; Exeter 21 miles. A picturesque town at the northern point of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Chagford, one of the five Stannary towns of Dartmoor, is small in size but is packed with amenities and things to do. There is a wide range of shops as well as four pubs. Chagford also has more active facilities such as public tennis court and an open-air swimming pool to enjoy at your leisure. It is a town of great history, home to the Three Crowns Hotel which dates back to the 1200's. Chagford is well known for its culture, hosting film, literary and music festivals in the town as well as an annual running race, known as Two Hills Race. Just over 21 miles away is the bustling, beautiful city of Exeter for a different kind of break, definitely worth a visit. The charming, attractive town of Okehampton sits just 12 miles away.
- Note: Pets are permitted in the kitchen only.
- Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £500.