14 bed detached house for sale

Woodland, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13

Saint Elmo is a superb south-facing property and is accessed via electric gates and an impressive, extended driveway.
Constructed in 1869 and enveloped by enchanting gardens and expansive grounds, the house embodies the quintessential attributes of a late Victorian estate. Elegantly merging historical charm with contemporary conveniences, the property encourages a wonderful lifestyle. The property has recently undergone significant improvements including a new slate roof on the main house and a new drainage system. The holiday let and the ancillary accommodation, detailed below, makes this property great for multi-generational living.

The interior layout offers versatile accommodation, thoughtfully arranged to feature generously sized rooms. Many of these are adorned with lofty, coved ceilings and striking fireplaces, and offer captivating vistas of the surrounding gardens, grounds, and countryside. Upon entering, the ambience is heightened by oak flooring and elaborately adorned doors, leading to a powder room and five reception spaces making it ideal for entertaining. A meticulously designed kitchen/breakfast area showcases bespoke
oak fittings, complete with a 4-oven aga. Adjacent to this, a utility room connects to a boot room, which in turn grants access to the two garages. Additionally there is a spacious wine cellar.

The upper level of the property features five bedrooms, two of which are en suite and three that open onto balconies.

Among the property's notable features are several ancillary structures. A charmingly stone-built coach house presents five bedrooms (including three en suite), alongside a bathroom, a sitting room adorned with exposed beams and a fireplace, and a generously sized kitchen/dining space. The lodge is currently being used as a 5* luxury holiday let with an income stream.

There is also a self-contained annexe which comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms which is great for multi-generational living. The property has been updated to a very high standard making it ideal for entertaining, with a spacious sitting room and good-sized kitchen. Separate access routes are designated for each property via distinct driveways branching from the main thoroughfare.

Approached through a long, picturesque driveway bordered by mature trees including beech, sycamore, horse chestnut, and oak, the property's meticulously landscaped gardens are a true delight. Broad lawns are punctuated by an array of shrubs, trees, and bushes, with the presence of a serene pond adding to the charm. Each property enjoys its own terraced area, perfect for outdoor dining. The main residence further boasts a walled garden along with a spacious orangery, which is an excellent area for entertaining and eating al fresco.

The remaining expanse of gardens and grounds seamlessly integrate, providing ample well-maintained space which is also suitable for equestrian use.

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Ashburton has an excellent range of facilities including independent restaurants such as Rafikis, The Old Library, many coffee shops, a delicatessen, artisan bakery, a fish deli and cookery school. The charming village of Staverton is also nearby and boasts a village pub and 14th century church in a beautiful, scenic setting. Landscove also has an excellent pub with the Live and Let Live. The nearby affluent market town of Totnes gives access to a wide range of independent and larger stores, pubs, restaurants and a leisure centre.

Staverton boasts access to a village prep school and nursery, St Christopher's, and offers a wide range of both state and independent schools in neighbouring towns, including Dartington Primary School (4.9 miles) Landscove Primary (2.8miles) and King Edward VI Community College.

The property has nearby local train stations in Staverton village as well as a nearby mainline train station (Totnes, 6.9 miles) with excellent connections to London as well and Penzance.

The South Hams is bordered to the north by the beauty of Dartmoor and to the south by the enchanting coastline, little creeks and safe unspoilt sandy beaches. For the sailing enthusiast the excellent facilities of both Dartmouth and Salcombe are also close by.

A38 (Devon Expressway) 2.5 miles, Ashburton 3.5 miles Totnes mainline station 6.9 miles (London Paddington 2 hours 58 minutes), Exeter 24.8 miles (All distances and times are approximate)..