Location

The picturesque village of Stoke Gabriel lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the head of a creek on the east bank of the River Dart between the popular towns of Totnes (4 miles) and Dartmouth (8 miles).
The village makes the most of its waterside location on the Mill Pool and offers a pontoon, a quay and a landing stage from which to enjoy the river. Its beauty and position make it a highly sought-after village along with its thriving community.
As well as all that it offers on the water, the village benefits from a primary and pre-school, a church, village hall, a post office and general stores as well as two pubs and a waterside café. There are a wide range of clubs, societies and associations including an art society, cricket club and the village boating association which provides RYA sailing training for children and a busy calendar of boating events.
Located about a mile from the village is Sandridge Barton, a stunning Dart Valley vineyard and restaurant which is home to award winning Sharpham wine.
The nearby vibrant town of Totnes offers a wide range of amenities and schooling and is well known for its eclectic mix of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Totnes also offers a mainline rail link to London in under 3 hours.
The popular estuary town of Dartmouth is about 8 miles and is home to Britannia Royal Naval College and all the amenities you would expect from a thriving and bustling town. The A380 with links to Exeter and the M5 is about 8 miles.

Description

Hirondelle occupies a generous plot extending to just under half an acre and is situated on the edge of the popular village of Stoke Gabriel. Bordered on one side by Hoyle Copse, a generous area of amenity land, bequeathed to the Parish Council for the quiet enjoyment of villagers, means that Hirondelle enjoys a peaceful location.

Hirondelle itself is a fabulous example of a spacious, detached home offering versatile accommodation. Arranged on one level, the bright and welcoming entrance hall really sets the tone for what is to come.

The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for modern family living with granite worktops and is integrated with a range of appliances including a double oven, electric hob, fridge freezer and there is a dishwasher and space for an additional fridge. Just off the kitchen is a convenient utility/laundry room.

The kitchen is open plan to the breakfast/dining area which creates a wonderfully sociable feeling to the space. French doors or double sliding doors on dual aspects lead to the terrace and not only flood the room with natural light but provide easy access to the outside terraces and garden creating the perfect spot for alfresco dining.

The fabulous living room continues the generously proportioned theme and benefits from two seating areas. One with a large, picture window which overlooks the lovely front garden and benefits from a gas fire, and the other, which is a cosy tv / snug area. There is also a study area just off these rooms.
Beyond the living accommodation, the principal bedroom again benefits from a large window overlooking the garden as well as fitted wardrobes and a spacious en suite bathroom with double sinks, a bath and a separate shower.

There is a further en suite double bedroom as well as a large single / smaller double bedroom, a single bedroom and a family bathroom

The annexe can be accessed via the main house or from its own entrance. Currently it comprises a lovely living room with sliding doors to the garden, a kitchen with integrated double oven and fridge and a generous double bedroom with en suite shower room. The flexibility of the annexe means that it would be well suited to multi-generational living, as an income stream or indeed as additional accommodation for the main house.

Gardens and Grounds
Hirondelle is approached via a long, private driveway which leads to a generous, detached garage as well as ample driveway parking. The front garden is largely laid to lawn and is bordered by mature shrubs and trees.

To the rear, the garden is a delight. Immediately outside the kitchen and dining areas, there is a wrap around paved terrace with low level planting providing a number of seating areas from which to enjoy the surroundings.

Beyond the terracing, there is a lovely lawned area which is walled on two sides and bordered by mature strubs and trees with a summerhouse.

There is also a kitchen garden area with raised beds, fruit cages a green house and a gardeners' loo.

The outdoor heated swimming pool is a wonderful addition and is complemented by a small summerhouse and seating area.

Directions

From Totnes, continue towards Paignton on the A385 for about 2 miles, turning right at Riviera Motors towards Stoke Gabriel. Follow the road for about a mile and proceed through the hamlet of Aish. After a further half mile, take the right hand fork into Aish Road. Proceed along Aish Road and Hirondelle will be found around 0.3 miles along on the right.