Summary -
Cross Park Cottage,Manaton,NEWTON ABBOT,TQ13 9UL
TQ13 9UL
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Large plot and period charm ideal for families seeking a Dartmoor lifestyle.
- Thatched cottage with extensive period character and deep-set windows
- Very large house: c.3,458 sq ft across multiple storeys
- Substantial plot: about 5.36 acres with outbuildings and stables
- Spectacular uninterrupted views across Dartmoor countryside
- Requires full modernisation; EPC rating F and renovation needed throughout
- Heating: oil-fired with electric storage heaters; Aga supplies hot water
- Private septic tank drainage; mains water and electricity present
- Council tax noted as fairly expensive; verify age/construction records
Cross Park Cottage is a rare thatched home set within Dartmoor National Park, approached through mature gardens and stone boundary walls. The house sits on a substantial plot of about 5.36 acres with outbuildings, workshop space and stables — ideal for equestrian use or large-plot lifestyle living. Interiors retain period character such as deep-set windows and an Aga while offering very generous accommodation (about 3,458 sq ft) for family living or flexible uses.
The property requires comprehensive modernisation throughout: heating is oil-fired with electric storage heaters noted, the EPC is rated F, and there is a private septic tank. Records in the listing note a construction date range of 1976–1982, yet the cottage is described as having much older fabric and historic features; buyers should verify age and construction details. Council tax is described as fairly expensive.
Practical benefits include mains electricity and mains water, no flood risk, very low local crime and good access to Chagford, Bovey Tracey and Exeter. The location will particularly suit buyers wanting country seclusion with extensive grounds, spectacular Dartmoor views and room to renovate or extend subject to planning within the National Park.
This is a renovation project with high lifestyle upside — excellent for families wanting space and character or owners seeking an equestrian or hobby-farm setting. Important costs and works are likely: energy performance improvements, modern heating, septic management and general refurbishment throughout.
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