Summary - Water Manaton, Newton Abbot TQ13 9UB
6 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious period home, income cottage and 9.1 acres with direct Dartmoor access.
Six-bedroom detached main house with period features and flexible living spaces
Detached three-bedroom Hayloft holiday cottage; proven income or annexe use
Approximately 9.1 acres of pasture, orchard, garden and direct moorland access
South-facing walled garden, greenhouse, thatched summerhouse and terraces
Double garage, stables, tack room, outbuildings and parking for several cars
Ground-source heat pump present; oil heating also installed
Very slow broadband and average mobile signal — affects remote working
Thatched elements, private drainage and high Council Tax require ongoing costs
Set on the edge of Manaton in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, this characterful six-bedroom detached home offers generous family accommodation alongside a successful three‑bedroom holiday cottage (The Hayloft). Arranged over two floors and extending to about 3,381 sq ft, the main house blends period features—flagstone floors, exposed beams and substantial stone fireplaces—with modern comforts, including a ground‑source heat pump and integrated kitchen appliances. The Hayloft provides flexible annexe use or a proven income stream with three en suite bedrooms and a vaulted 30ft living space.
The property sits within approximately 9.1 acres of pasture and gardens with direct access to moorland footpaths and bridleways. A south‑facing part‑walled garden, orchard, greenhouse, thatched summerhouse, stables, outbuildings and a detached double garage create a rural smallholding suited to family life, equestrian use or low‑intensity pastoral activity. Far‑reaching views over rolling Dartmoor hills and immediate access to walking and riding routes are standout lifestyle benefits.
Buyers should be aware of practical considerations tied to the location and construction. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is only average, which may affect remote working. The thatched elements and period fabric will need ongoing specialist maintenance; the property uses a mix of oil‑fired heating and a ground‑source heat pump and is served by private drainage. Council Tax is banded at a very expensive level. The setting is remote and best suited to buyers seeking rural seclusion rather than town convenience.
In short, Water Manaton is a substantial, character‑rich family house with versatile ancillary accommodation and extensive grounds in a desirable national‑park setting. It will suit buyers seeking a lifestyle property with farming or equestrian potential, holiday‑let income or a large family residence, who are prepared for the responsibilities of a historic country property and the connectivity realities of a remoter community.
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