Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13

A fine former rectory in mature gardens in the centre of this sought after village on the edge of Dartmoor

LOCATION
The Old Rectory stands prominently in the middle of Lustleigh and enjoys all round views over the wooded hinterland on the edge of Dartmoor. Lustleigh is one of the most sought-after villages on Dartmoor as it benefits from an excellent community with a pub, church, village hall, shop, community orchard and many clubs and societies. It is also very picturesque with attractive vernacular cottages and houses scattered around the winding lanes that make up the village. It is close to the open spaces of the high moor, making it an ideal base for walking and outdoor recreation.

Although presenting an idyllic rural village environment, Lustleigh remains accessible to the A38 dual carriageway linking Exeter and Plymouth. The nearby town of Bovey Tracey offers everyday amenities including supermarkets and doctors surgery. For schooling the village is in the catchment for the Grammar Schools in Torbay and for private schooling Stover School is the closest on the A38 junction and the Exeter Schools are all served by a bus service as well.

ACCOMMODATION
The striking unlisted house is of a very pleasing late 19th century design and has been well maintained. The house retains the quality of its original design with tall ceilings and familiar practical layout. The main reception rooms all lead off the welcoming entrance hall. They still include open fireplaces, period plasterwork, high quality joinery inthe staircase and doors. The accommodation is full of light through the tall sash windows, which also open up the views over the surrounding countryside.

The 1st floor accommodates 3 bedrooms including the generous principal suite running across the south of the house with the best views. The top floor accommodates 2 further bedrooms and a large landing area that makes an excellent games area with a ¾ size snooker table.

For those who need more space there are extensive dry cellars beneath the house for wine and other storage.

The original detached coach house behind the house has been improved and enlarged is configured with a separate studio on the upper floor that has been used as an office for the vendor’s business. On the lower level there are two lock-up garages and other domestic storage.

Outside, the mature gardens and grounds complement the appeal of the house itself, providing amenity and a delightful setting. Although in the centre of the village there are areas that are private including a paved sitting out area outside the conservatory, that catches the sun later in the day. Mature trees complement the terraced gardens with their lawns and borders