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Lowton Moretonhampstead, Devon
Lowton
Moretonhampstead, Devon
Lowton is a historic Grade II*Listed farmhouse
with stunning rural views and attractive gardens,
ideal for multi-generational living.
Chagford 4 miles, Exeter 14 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Accommodation and amenities
Grade II* Listed farmhouse | Grooms Cottage | The Hayloft | Medieval stone barn
Garaging | 3 car ports and stores
Over 5,700 sqft of accommodation
In all about 13.2 acres
Exeter
19 Southernhay East, Exeter
EX1 1QD
Tel: 01392 423111
mark.proctor@knightfrank.com
knightfrank.co.uk
Situation Lowton is situated in a fabulous rural location with stunning countryside views reaching out as far as Haytor and Easdon Tor, within the Dartmoor National Park. The popular town of Moretonhampstead is just under a mile away whilst The House the delightful Stannary town of Chagford is 4 miles, both towns providing a good range of local facilities. There are wonderful footpaths in the locality to explore Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. The cathedral and university city of Exeter (14 miles) is easily accessed, near which is the M5 motorway and Exeter International Airport. The House Lowton is early-mid 16th Century with late 16th /early 17th Century and 18th Century alterations. Of rendered granite rubble walls under a thatched roof, hipped to left and gabled to right end. The entrance from the south is a very unique part of the house forming the original cross passage with beautiful plank and muntin screen and delabole slate floor. There is a large cloakroom with an adjoining wc with wash basin. Stairs to the first floor. The sitting room is a generous size with a large stone fireplace and double door log burner. To the left of the hallway is the living room which has further plank and muntin screen, a large brick and slate open fireplace and window facing south-east into the garden. There are stunning exposed beams. The House The House
The kitchen/breakfast room is a great size with delabole
slate floor and further exposed beams. There is a large
gas-fired Aga and, ample wooden units. Ample space for
table and chairs. Windows looking into the gardens south
and east. To the left of the kitchen is a stone floor hallway
linking to a large larder and office with a stone fireplace. To
the rear of the kitchen is a utility room for all laundry facilities
and a wc with wash basin. There is also rear access leading
out to Grooms Cottage.
To the first floor are 4 bedrooms with wooden flooring
and 2 bathrooms. Bedroom 1 has a fireplace and, built-in
wardrobes. Bedroom 4 has a window facing south-east
with stunning rural views reaching out as far as Haytor.
There is an adjoining door into bedroom 2 from bedroom 4
that could be closed off permanently as there is separate
access to all bedrooms. Bedroom 2 has built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 has built-in wardrobes and window seat facing
south-west overlooking the garden. Both bathrooms have
bath, wc and wash basin. Windows facing north-west.
The House
Grooms Cottage
This is a charming 2 bedroom cottage with stunning views,
spacious accommodation and characterful features. The
entrance hallway has slate floor with cupboards for cloaks
and storage. There is a double sided log burner underneath
a stone beam that continues into the kitchen / dining room.
This has wooden flooring, delightful exposed beams and
large windows facing north-west into the courtyard. There is
an array of pine units, oven with electric hob and sink. There
is a small hallway before the ground floor bedroom and
bathroom. The bathroom has a sky light plus a bath, wc and
wash basin. The double ground floor bedroom has wooden
flooring, built-in wardrobes and window facing north-east.
The sitting room is spacious and light with a window facing
south-west overlooking the beautiful gardens. There is a
rear access door into the gardens and spiral staircase to the
first floor.
The House The House
Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area The staircase leads up into the master bedroom which has
8,027 sq ft / 745.7 sq m an en-suite shower room. Plenty of natural light with south-
This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. east and south-west facing windows. There is a door that
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leads to an outside staircase with a small viewing platform at
the top with sensational views across miles of countryside.
The Hayloft
The Hayloft is a beautifully crafted first floor apartment with
traditional features and modern influences. The ground floor
hallway is very spacious with an area for hanging coats, a
cupboard for bin storage and stairs to the first floor. On the
first floor is a large open master bedroom with exposed
beams and wooden flooring. The bathroom has a large
shower cubicle, separate bath, wc and wash basin. The
open plan kitchen / sitting room is a beautiful space with oak
beams, wooden flooring and large double door log burner.
Three good sized north-east facing windows and a sky
light. The kitchen has a central island unit. It is fitted with an
electric hob and oven, ample kitchen units, sink and under-
counter fridge.
The Hayloft
The Hayloft The Hayloft The Hayloft
The Barn The Courtyard
The medieval stone barn is a grand 850sq. ft. with high Grooms Cottage and The Hayloft make up part of the
ceilings and exposed beams. There are two entrances with courtyard buildings but there are also three stables, a large
large barn doors. Mains electricity. This barn is perfect for store, a studio/workshop, three carports and a large double
barn dances, special events and dinner parties! garage. All connected to mains electricity and water. The
studio/workshop has a large sitting room, kitchenette and
bathroom with shower, wc and basin. There is also an upper
mezzanine level.
The Barn The Courtyard
The Grounds
A gravelled drive via wooden gates leads into the large
courtyard with ample car parking space. The gardens
of the house are truly stunning, mainly laid to lawn with
mature trees and established flower and shrub borders.
The enchanting rock garden to the east has a stepped rock
pooled stream and features a distinctly charming Grade II
Listed Ash House. The Ash House is a small stone structure
probably 18th Century and has granite rubble walls with a
corbelled granite roof.
Please see the enclosed plan which shows the boundaries
of the land which is primarily bordered by traditional Devon
hedgebanks There is a beautiful wildflower meadow with
Shepherd’s hut, three pasture fields, delightful broadleaved
woodland and ponds.
Services
Mains electricity, water and gas. Private drainage.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the agents, Knight Frank.
Directions
From Exeter proceed on the A30 westbound towards
Okehampton. Take the exit signed Moretonhampstead
(A382). At the roundabout, take the first exit staying on the
A382. After continuing on A382 for 5.3 miles turn right at
roundabout signed Princetown and Postbridge (B3212). After
0.3 miles right again on B3212 and after 0.4 miles the lane
leading to Lowton will be on your right.
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