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AboutLuxury Dartmoor, Devon holiday house in the village of Christow near Exeter. Sleeping up to 12 people in 6 rooms and 3 bathrooms, set in its own 2 acre secluded grounds. Pet and Child friendly and with excellent facilities, decoration and fittings you would expect from a premier let.
Facilities & InformationOur Luxury Holiday home was built during the 1970's set on a former orchard used for cider production, hence the name and the remaining small orchard in the grounds. Sitting in its own extensive plot, directly overlooking the beautiful ancient 15th century Saxon village church of St James, with its clock tower and the adjoining beautiful old rectory now a family residence. From the lounge there are also views across the valley to Lawrence Castle at Haldon Belvedre on the horizon. Set in 2 acres of grounds ascending to the upper gardens and paddock with its full panoramic view of the Teign Valley and over to the wilds of Dartmoor an ideal spot to enjoy with a glass of wine and a book perhaps. Entering through the front of the house you are set within the heart of the quiet village but inside you are totally private and secluded and at the rear the property then sits on the edge of the rural pastures that lay beyond. The house is offered with excellent facilities and the very best in luxurious living. All fittings, decoration and equipment are of a quality and finish you would expect and the overall living and holiday experience will not disappoint.
Ground floor to right of entrance: Hallway with separate coat, boot and games cupboards. Staircase leading up to landing area and door to bedroom 6 with rear Velux aspect window, twin beds, TV, chest of draws and wardrobe. Ground floor continued: Family bathroom with full marble wet room walk in rain and hand held shower, WC, bath, twin sinks and vanity cupboard. Master Bedroom with rear aspect. Double bed, bedside tables and lamps, linen store, en suite shower, WC and sink to walk in dressing room with open wardrobes, built in stereo and Hollywood mirror vanity unit, flat screen digital TV, clock radio. Bedroom 2 with front aspect. Comfortable double bed, built in wardrobes, bedside table, chest of draws, flat screen TV and with SKY box. En suite with WC and hand basin Bedroom 3 with front aspect. Double sofa bed, TV and digital box, built in wardrobe, chest of draws, shelves.
Ground floor to left of entrance: Lounge, sitting or drawing room as you wish. TV free zone with a large 3 seater sofa, arm chair, coffee table and wonderful large feature full length aspect window to the front and side views. Stereo, wood burner, steps leading up to... Kitchen and dining open plan area. Modern bespoke design Ashgrove kitchen with double fridge freezer, ice and chilled filtered water dispenser, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink and well equipped cupboards with modern kitchen appliances, utensils and table top needs. Round dining table with 8 chairs doors to rear patio. Doorway leading to... Hallway down to utility room with further fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, sink with ironing board and storage leading to.. Bedroom 4/TV/Cinema/Music/Fun room den with large flat screen, DVD, surround sound system, Wii games consul, music stereo bar, book shelves, large block style double L shaped sofa bed for cinema nights and sleep over’s. Rear double patio doors leading to rear outside seating area. Hallway up to Bedroom 5 with double sofa bed, large full length aspect side window and rear double patio doors to bridge leading to upper garden tier. Home office built in units with two work stations and Wi-Fi, PC area facilities. En suite black 'disco' tiled wet room bathroom with walk in shower, sink, WC and vanity unit.
Outside to front NB Single under garage not available as used by owners for storage and house maintenance equipment. Driveway with off road parking for up to 5 cars, side steps and gateway to rear, main steps rising to front door front garden lawn and tree area. Outside to rear Accessed from the side or via 3 sets of rear patio double doors to lower patio seating and BBQ area with seating suitable for up to 12 people, up to first tier lawn area suitable for seating or badminton perhaps steps to second large lawn tier and on to children's play area with slide and swings through to a small orchard and access to enclosed 1 acre paddock (use dependant on the current resident fury friends at the time of visit of course!). There is also a small secret seating area at the rear of the TV room below the bridge from bedroom 5.
Additional InformationWhere to eat and drink in ChristowCanonteign Falls allow you to use their cafe without paying entrance to the falls and they have a great coffee machine and a good range of snacks. The Bridford Inn, Simon and Corrina have turned this place into a local gem. Welcoming, friendly with a regular blues or folk night to boot. Book a table and enjoy a good menu and a decent local beer. Check out the website for events. The Manor Inn, Lower Ashton (1 mile) great pub, great beers, great hosts, get there early to get a table. Walk out the house turn left and first left up the hill and follow it all the way around and down to the main road, cross over and the pub is in front of you. The Artichoke Inn in the village offers good food, the chef Tess is talented and consistently produces tasty and plentiful food. Open everyday except Monday.
The Vanilla Pod @ The Cridiford Inn Trusham is a nce place to have a good meal and the snug bar is pretty relaxed under the Devon long house thatch. The Nobody Inn, Doddiscombleigh just a mile away is a very famous location probably more so in the past but still trades on its reputation and a recent visit didn't dissapoint. They display the biggest whiskey selection with an extensive range of local cheeses amid the jet set still flock there for the experience.
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