A beautifully refurbished unlisted Georgian country house, with guest apartment and en suite studio, set in about 4 acres of gardens with outdoor swimming pool and outbuildings.
HistoryStokenham first appears in record as a Rectory in the gift of the Montacutes, Earls of Salisbury in the Taxation of Pope Nicholas IV in 1291. It is likely that the oldest portion of the house - the central section of the Priesthole - dates from the 15th century and that the Rectory was rebuilt at a similar point to St Michael and All Angels Church Stokenham, which was consecrated in 1431.The main additions to the house - to the front and sides - were made in the mid eighteenth century with further additions - the Old Laundry and back extension to the Priesthole made with the benefit of Queen's Anne's Gift in1830.Stokenham HouseSet well back and almost hidden from view behind stone walling, hedging and a screen of mature trees, Stokenham House (which is unlisted) is situated in a very private and enviable setting, in the heart of this beautiful and popular village. Thehouse is complemented by about four acres of established and well-stocked gardens and grounds and borders beautiful open countryside in one of the most gorgeous areas of Devon. Stokenham House is a fine example of a large country house, being built of local slate under a slate roof and offers well-proportioned rooms with superb ceiling height.The house has also retained most of its original architectural features including ornate coving and ceiling roses, several fireplaces alongside tall skirting boards and other examples of fine joinery. It has been completely refurbished to a very high and sympathetic standard, amplifying the natural light levels throughout the house and making the interior ideal for modern day family life. This is best illustrated by the superb, south-facing kitchen/breakfast room which combines a wonderful kitchen/living area, which is beautifully equipped with contemporary units and appliances, including a gas Falcon Range. Within this room is an open “garden” dining and seating area with glorious views out over the garden and grounds, heading down to the sea. In addition, the ground floor has four reception rooms: traditional drawing and dining rooms, library and snug/TV room tucked away off the entrance hall. Also on the ground floor are two bedrooms, accompanied by a bathroom and shower room.On the first floor is a wide, centrally positioned, and galleried library landing, lit by a long rooflight that brings light into the centre of the house and leads to four large double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has windows looking south and west and its own en suite bath and shower room, whilst the other bedrooms share the family bath and shower rooms.The PriestholeAdjoining the house at first floor level is an independent guest bedroom suite, with both external and internal access. The Priesthole comprises a fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom.The second floor offers a further double bedroom and a small bedroom/store.The Old LaundryApproached via a set of stone steps from the courtyard, is a large artist's studio which makes a great external bedroom, ideal for rental or teenager, with en suite bathroom.Outbuildings, Garden and GroundsStokenham House is approached via a gated, gravelled driveway which opens into a large parking area, beside the double garage. There is also an additional parking area at the rear of the house. The garden and grounds are enclosed by stone walling and hedging and provide a perfect backdrop for this wonderful setting.Level areas of lawn and formal gardens are fringed in parts by deep, richly stocked borders along with a rich variety of mature trees that provide shade in the summer and shelter in the winter. There is a vegetable patch, an abundance of spring flowers and bulbs, mature shrubs, and an orchard.On the western side of the house, at a higher level is a beautiful walled terr