A superbly appointed family home with magnificent period features, magical gardens and two income producing holiday cottages.
Built by the architect Henry Lloyd in 1870, Culverhayes is not listed and has a striking and impressive façade one would expect of a house of this era. The internal layout flows extremely well and is of grand proportions, lending itself perfectly as a family home. The current owners have extensively and sympathetically renovated the property, retaining the abundance of period features.First impressions are superb, with a large entrance hall leading to a series of beautifully presented reception rooms. The drawing room is of particular note with a stunning bay window facing south over the grounds to the front of the house, ensuring an abundance of natural light. From here, the conservatory is accessed, an ideal room from where to enjoy views over the beautifully landscaped formal gardens. Beyond the drawing room is the dining room, of impressive proportions and perfect for entertaining.The kitchen / breakfast room forms the heart of the home and an ideal family area with space for a large dining table. At one end of the room is a marvellous stove, recently refurbished and providing a focal point in the room. The kitchen itself is fully fitted with granite work surfaces and built in appliances, and the semi open plan nature of the room allows for a seamless flow between the kitchen and the breakfast area. Beyond the kitchen / breakfast room are the practical elements of the house where a laundry room and linen room can be found as well as an additional external door leading to an outdoor courtyard from where the cottages are accessed.The superb proportions and excellent presentation continues to the first floor, with a cantilevered staircase leading to a large and open landing area. The south facing master bedroom features a bay window with magnificent views over the grounds and surrounding countryside towards Dartmoor National Park, as well as an en suite bathroom. There are a further two guest bedrooms at this end of the house, one with an en suite bathroom and the other with en suite shower room. The western side of the house can be neatly separated by a door from the landing area, and also has a secondary staircase. There are four bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom, and a separate family bathroom. The bathrooms throughout the house are finished to an exceptional standard.The CottagesThe original 17th century courtyard barns have been converted into two holiday cottages, both superbly presented. The cottages sit to the western side of the house on two sides of a courtyard, ensuring good privacy from the main house whist being close enough to be convenient and practical for guests, family members or holiday cottage guests. The courtyard itself is gravelled and provides ample space for parking and turning.Hope Town Cottage is the larger of the two, with a master bedroom with en suite shower room, three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom as well as a downstairs cloakroom and shower. A well appointed sitting room and kitchen / breakfast room are on the ground floor.Spice Cottage provides mostly single storey accommodation with a kitchen, sitting room, two bedrooms and Jack and Jill bathroom and a delightful mezzanine level room with shower room. The cottages provide an excellent opportunity for income generation, or simply for guest accommodation or a family member.Gardens and GroundsThe gardens have been meticulously maintained with numerous eye catching details and cleverly designed areas in which to sit, relax and enjoy the surroundings. There are an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and hedges and beyond the gardens are two gently sloping paddocks. The area to the west of the gardens has been used for the cultivation of seasonal British flowers and has separate access from the road. There are a number of outbuildings including a Victorian greenhouse, polytunnel and a range