Summary - Where the Woozle Wasnt, Manaton TQ13 9UW
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious five-bed 1930s home with 2.17 acres, woodland and studio—scope for energy upgrades.
About 2.17 acres of gardens and broadleaf woodland
Detached studio/office plus double garage and ample parking
Five bedrooms; flexible family accommodation, 1,800 sq ft
Strong Dartmoor views; terraces on three sides
EPC F, oil boiler heating; likely high running costs
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; glazing unspecified
Private drainage; mains water plus spring rights
Very slow broadband in this remoter hamlet
Set on about 2.17 acres on the edge of picturesque Manaton, this 1930s five-bedroom family house combines generous living space with extensive mature gardens and broadleaf woodland. The property offers flexible accommodation over two floors: kitchen, large dining room with terrace access, a light sitting room with open fireplace, four doubles, one single and family bathroom. Spectacular Dartmoor views sit at the front elevation, and terraces wrap three sides of the house for outdoor living.
The grounds are a major asset — formal lawns, flower and vegetable plots, fruit trees, greenhouse, double garage and a detached studio/office. The rear woodland is rich in native species and becomes a bluebell carpet in spring, giving secluded picnic and camping spaces and strong wildlife interest. Parking is ample and there are useful outbuildings including a double-bay goat shed.
Practical facts to note: the house is oil‑heated with an oil boiler and radiators, private drainage and an EPC rating of F. The cavity walls are assumed uninsulated and glazing is not defined, so energy performance and heating costs are likely higher than modern dwellings. Broadband speeds are very slow in this remoter location. Council Tax Band F and ongoing grounds maintenance are material running costs.
This home will suit buyers seeking country lifestyle and outdoor space — families who value space, privacy and Dartmoor access, or purchasers wanting a character property with scope for sympathetic upgrading. Those prioritising low running costs or fast connectivity should allow budget for energy improvements and broadband solutions.
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