Location

Cator Brake is an incredible home nestled at the end of a private drive. Only 0.5 miles from Haytor and its unparalleled walking and landscape, this impressive home occupies one of the most spectacular Dartmoor positions. Cator Brake is set in an elevated position and enjoying far-reaching views over the National Park and as far as the south coast whilst offering utter seclusion and privacy. Haytor Vale is within easy walking distance with a very well-regarded public house called The Rock Inn, The Moorland Hotel is also nearby and can be accessed on foot.

Whilst being within the National Park, the location is easily accessible due to excellent road networks to local amenities and link roads. Bovey Tracey, just 3.5 miles distant, is known as the 'gateway to the moor' offering a wide range of excellent amenities including a library, community centre, takeaways, public houses, The Dartmoor Distillery, independent shops and galleries, garage, supermarkets, deli and butchers. It also has a bustling community with events happening throughout the year including the well-regarded summer craft fair which draws independent makers from across the county and various clubs. There are tennis courts, a swimming pool and sports teams within Bovey Tracey. Ullacombe Farm Shop and Home Café in National Trust's Parke are within a couple of miles of the property and provide excellent facilities including a café and miles of walking.

Slightly further afield, the villages and towns of Lustleigh, Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Ashburton are popular destinations for locals and visitors and offer community events such as the famous Lustleigh May Day Day and the renowned Widecombe Fair in September. There are also independent shops and a wide range of public houses, cafes and amenities. The county's bustling capital of Exeter is just 18 miles to the East. This thriving university city offers a wealth of cultural activities from the theatre and museum to the art centre and galleries. There are a variety of shopping options from the new Princesshay development and John Lewis department store as well an array of interesting boutiques and independent stores.

There are many well-regarded schools in the area including primary schools in Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Bovey Tracey and independent schools such as Stover School as well as private bus services to Blundell's in Tiverton, Exeter School and The Maynard School in Exeter and St Peter's School in Lympstone.

Benefitting from the raw beauty and seclusion of the moor, yet being so close to excellent communication links is just one of the benefits of this wonderful home. The A38 is just 5.5 miles away, providing excellent links to the M5 at Exeter and the A30 as well as the South Hams beaches and Cornwall beyond. There are high speed rail links operating from Exeter St David's and Newton Abbot station to London Paddington, the Midlands and North of England.

Description

Cator Brake is an exceptional, modern family home in the heart of Dartmoor National Park with a superb "A" rated energy performance which is unusual for its charming location. Completed in 2020, this award winning contemporary home offers many eco credentials including triple glazing, photovoltaic panels and a ventilation heat recovery system.
Approached by a sweeping drive, flanked by the paddock to the right, you are immediately welcomed by the far reaching views which are a stunning backdrop for the modern architecture. Inside does not disappoint and the entrance hall sets the tone for things to come and provides glimpses through the house, which is incredibly inviting. Arguably the most noteworthy room of the ground floor is the wonderful open plan kitchen/dining room which is clearly the heart of the home. Flooded with natural light, this double aspect room seamlessly flows out onto the south facing sun terrace via double French doors whilst another set opens out onto the westerly aspect. A further perfectly placed window in the kitchen frames the landscape beautifully. The Leicht kitchen itself is a sleek design with an extensive range of units topped with Neolith Ceramic work surfaces. There are integrated Neff appliances including a dishwasher, hide 'n' slide oven, combination microwave, warming drawer and a full-height fridge and freezer alongside a Quooker boiling water tap. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful, fully equipped utility room that can also be accessed by the entrance hall and outside via a rear door.

The kitchen/dining room opens to the excellent and well-proportioned sitting room which has a full width and full height glazed wall capturing the rugged location and far reaching views. Sliding doors again open out onto the south facing terrace which is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a wonderful snug, again with access onto the terrace and a downstairs cloakroom with a shower. If desired, the snug could easily become bedroom five with the cloakroom close by.

Stairs rise to the fabulous landing which is currently arranged as another reception room. Again, a fully glazed wall with double doors, frames the breath taking location alongside views over the landscaped garden. The principal bedroom is of particular interest with another set of glazed doors opening to a Juliet style balcony as well as an en suite shower room and dressing room. There are a further two double bedrooms on this floor which share the modern family bathroom with separate shower. If desired, and with little work, the generous landing could be turned into a further bedroom.

Gardens and Grounds
The landscaped and well-manicured gardens and grounds were professionally laid out by a talented local designer and comprise sweeping lawns, feature hand cut Yenadon stone walling and Corten steel edgings and features including a robot mower which maintain the lawns. The south and west facing terrace is a particular feature and becomes an extension of the house. Cator Brake is approached via a gated tree lined drive which opens up onto an extensive parking area.

Outbuildings include a detached workshop, chicken coup and a substantial double garage where there is a fantastic one bedroom annex above – perfect for multi-generational living or creating an income.

Further land is available by separate negotiation.

Further information on the build construction and eco credentials are available upon request.

Directions

From the A38 from Exeter, take the Bovey Tracey, Drum Bridges roundabout and continue onto Newton Road towards Bovey Tracey. At the next roundabout, continue straight across onto Monks Way towards Bovey Tracey. At the Monks Way/fire station roundabout, take the first exit onto the B3387 towards Haytor and Widecombe. At the fork, bear left towards Haytor and continue on this road for approximately 3 miles coming over the cattle grid onto the moor. You will see a sign for Ilsington, take a left there and continue on this road for about 0.3 miles and the drive to Cator Brake will be found on your right hand side.