North Huish, South Brent

DESCRIPTION

Luscombe Maye are delighted to bring to market Stoke Court, a former coach house and stables which is positioned next to the 14th century St Mary's Church in the hamlet of North Huish, within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). As of the early 1900s, Stoke Court still formed part of the title of the adjoining Manor, which dates back to at least Anglo-Saxon times. The gardens of Stoke Court include the remains of old stone structures believed to have been part of a 12th century monastic settlement. Most of the property is enclosed behind high stone walls, including elevated walled gardens which were once part of the 'pleasure gardens' of the Manor. Today the property commands its own perimeter under what feels like the watchful eye of the adjoining church spire. On arrival at Stoke Court you are taken aback by its character, charm and sense of seclusion.
The property, which is not listed, has undergone significant renovation works by the current owners including a new ground-floor layout, a new concrete floor slab, underfloor heating, new electrics, plumbing and external drainage and septic tank and many new double glazed period-style windows and doors. It is being offered for sale with the opportunity for the next owners to finish the renovation works to their own taste.
There is a grand entrance hall that is ready to accommodate a traditional or contemporary staircase. To the left of the hall is a large opening to what will be a sizeable dual aspect kitchen and dining room with two sets of double doors to the front and side garden. This room will be able to accommodate a large dining-table for entertaining and a new kitchen of the owners choice. There is also a fireplace-opening suitable for a range cooker or woodturning stove. Accessed through what will be the kitchen, is a garden room with a vaulted ceiling, double doors to the rear garden and stunning views down the nearby valley, a great space to relax and unwind.
To the other side of the entrance hall is a large, light and airy sitting room which spans the whole width of the house with a new chimney-breast, antique fireplace-surround and the potential to install a large wood-burning stove. A bay window overlooks the front of the property and two sets of double doors at the back of the room bring the outside inside. A doorway off the sitting room leads into another room, a potential study or library, with double doors to the front garden. There is also a large boot room, with a W.C. and utility room behind a 'below stairs' style glazed and panelled wall. The utility room has an external door to the side of the property. This additional entrance is ideal if you have muddy shoes and perhaps dirty paws! The whole of the downstairs has a new highly insulated concrete screed floor, insulated and plaster-boarded ceilings and partly plastered walls.
Upstairs there are existing architects plans for an impressive master suite wi

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property and there is private septic tank drainage and oil-fired central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX

South Hams District Council. The property is in Band G.

TENURE

Freehold

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, South Brent.

DIRECTIONS

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NORTH HUISH

North Huish is a small hamlet situated close to the charming village of Avonwick located in the heart of the South Hams countryside yet it is only a short distance from the A38 Devon Expressway linking Plymouth and Exeter where it connects with the M5. Avonwick is a popular village that has a strong community centred round a superb village shop/post office, a fuel station and a well-regarded public house. The village also boasts what is reputed to be the oldest lawn tennis club in England. Totnes, the commercial centre for this part of Devon, some 7 miles to the east where the mainline railway station has direct connections to London Paddington and Waterloo with easy connection to St Pancras for Eurostar.