2 miles from Chagford, a mile from the open moor, a thatched, detached, Grade I listed, medieval Dartmoor longhouse, stone mullion-windowed, full of history.
The Civil War was fought through it, Roundheads were besieged in the kitchen.
It is set in its own clean, private courtyard of listed farm barns in front, (no farm animals are kept around the property), with large, mainly lawned garden behind with patio (table/chairs), orchard and swing in adjacent field; 130 acres of farmland surround it.
Medieval threshing barn (45' x 15', unheated) in courtyard available for parties/activities, by arrangement (extra; large gazebo also available).
Inside, full of character.
Porch; thick oak door to central passage, off which utility room (washing machine, two tumble driers, fridge-freezer) with loo; bathroom (bath plus hand-shower, washbasin).
Living room with huge inglenook open fire, oak floors, beams, window seat, terrific ancient screen panelling, TV/DVD; study with jigsaw puzzle table and a finely tuned piano; 4 uneven steps up to large kitchen/dining room with brick floor, modern electric Aga (low heat May to October), dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, refectory table seating 10, window seat, stone mullion window.
Two sets of steep, uneven stairs from the living room up to four wood-floored (rugs), white-walled bedrooms (all beds with footboards).
First set of stairs (bottom door) up to small corridor, 3 steep steps and 4'10" lintel into the master double (6' carved oak bed, limited clothes-hanging space) with 3 steps down to en-suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath, bidet, separate loo), and a twin which leads through to another twin; family bathroom (shower over bath).
Second set of spiral stairs (bottom door, rope rail) from living room up to a double (6' sleigh bed, limited clothes-hanging space) with en-suite WC.
Within the courtyard the separate cottage has stable doors to kitchen/dining room (washer-drier, fridge, gas hob/electric oven), beamed living room (wood burner) with window seat and door to courtyard, and open tread stairs up to two bedrooms - a double, and a twin (washbasin); family bathroom (sits deep bath with shower over, WC and basin).
The rear garden where the property is tucked into the hillside can be steep and has drops, so keep an eye on the children.There is a massive lawn for croquet and ball games.
Spring water.
Arrival after 4pm.
A truly marvellous place.
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 (National Trust).
Excellent walking; superb views, open moor, 2 miles; golf, 3, Exeter (city amenities), 17, sea/beaches, about 20.