5 bedroom detached house

Rock Hill House is a fine example of a Georgian family home situated in the centre of a most desirable village, and a short walk from the village shop, post office, pub and community playing fields. This classic style of property offers well-proportioned and spacious accommodation arranged over 3 floors, with an immense amount of character and charm whilst retaining many beautifully restored, original features throughout. The impressive entrance opens into a grand hallway with an exquisite Georgian staircase rising to the first and second floors. The living accommodation is again beautifully balanced, with 2 good size reception rooms with connecting doors and each displaying an array of period features including ornate fireplaces with marble surrounds and decorative coving. The kitchen/dining room forms the hub of the house and offers plenty of space for comfortable family dining. The dining area is light and spacious with a classic Georgian sash window and seat. There are log burners both in the drawing room and dining room. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of units with woodwork surfaces incorporating an oil-fired AGA, with heating to hot water. A rear door gives access to a conservatory boot area with French doors leading out to an enclosed courtyard, separate utility room and cloakroom/WC. On the first floor the accommodation is again generous in proportion with 3 double bedrooms including a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a single bedroom and a large family bathroom. On the second floor there is an impressive guest bedroom with a newly fitted en-suite shower room. Ornate cast iron fireplaces are in bedrooms 2, 3 and 4. Outside and immediately to the rear of the kitchen is an enclosed, Mediterranean style courtyard with a range of outbuildings including a superb home office room which is currently used an art studio. From the courtyard, steps lead up to a gate which provides access onto Rock Hill where there is off road parking for 2 vehicles. The walled garden is an extraordinary feature for the property, as has been thoughtfully landscaped and is exceptionally private. The garden is terraced with 3 areas of lawn interspersed with a spectacular display of mature plantings and a patio seating area, perfect for enjoying the evening sun. From the garden, there is access into a large stone barn with power and lighting which has potential for conversion, subject to gaining necessary planning consents. Currently the barn is used as a large store and workshop and provides garage parking for a boat or vehicle which can be accessed from Rock Hill.

Aveton Gifford lies on the western bank of the River Avon, deep in the South Hams in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is probably best known for its 15th Century bridge which was built to replace the ancient ford. There is a public house with a restaurant, church, nursery/primary school, village shop and it is on the bus route. The village also has a tennis club, children’s playground and a large green within walking distance. The Georgian town of Modbury with an interesting variety of shops is to the north and Kingsbridge which has a more comprehensive shopping centre is to the south. To the east lies the Avon River and Estuary which is renowned for its abundance of wild fowl. The River Avon is navigable downstream to Bantham and out to sea, tide permitting. The nearest sandy beaches are Bigbury on Sea, Bantham and Burgh Island, surrounded by outstanding scenery and cliff tops of the South Hams coastline, much of which is now owned by the National Trust. Also nearby are the sailing centres based at Salcombe and Newton Ferrers, as well as 18 hole golf courses at Bigbury and Thurlestone. Dartmoor National Park is several miles to the north and provides a backdrop to the area which must surely rank as one of the most beautiful in the country.

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