Summary - THE CONVENT HOUSE CHUDLEIGH NEWTON ABBOT TQ13 0DR
4 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
Impressive period conversion with dramatic vaulted dining hall and over an acre of grounds.
Circa 1.14 acre plot with walled garden, kitchen garden and paddock
A rare and substantial family home converted from a former 1887 convent church, The Convent House combines dramatic Gothic Revival architecture with comfortable modern living. The centrepiece is a spectacular dining hall with a vaulted ceiling, Italian marble columns, stained glass and a lower snug area — a unique space for entertaining or family gatherings. Accommodation extends to around 268 sqm (circa 2,888 sq ft) with four bedrooms (plus a study/5th bedroom), three bathrooms and generous reception rooms arranged over multiple levels.
The property sits in a plot of approximately 1.14 acres with a beautifully landscaped walled garden, kitchen garden, summer house, paddock and private driveway leading to a single garage. There is plenty of parking and several outdoor seating areas to enjoy a rural setting close to Chudleigh, Haldon Forest and the coast. The principal bedroom occupies a private first-floor position with en suite and balcony; a galleried mezzanine/library overlooks the dining hall and links to the second bedroom and dressing room.
Practical benefits include gas central heating, double glazing installed since 2002 and fibre broadband availability, while the conversion has preserved many original features and character. Notable practical matters: drainage is to a shared private sewage treatment plant with an ongoing monthly fee and the property has a D EPC rating. The stone walls are original granite with no assumed internal insulation, and broadband speeds at the property have been described as slow — factors to consider if energy efficiency or high-speed connectivity are priorities.
This home will suit buyers seeking a distinctive, character-filled family house in a quiet, affluent rural setting. It offers potential for further change (for example adapting internal rooms or exploring development on the paddock subject to planning), but purchasers should be comfortable with period maintenance, shared service responsibilities and the EPC rating when assessing running costs and any improvement plans.
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