4 bed detached house for sale

Lower Street, Dartmouth TQ6

Occupying an enviable position on the historic Lower Street, Briars Field is a beautifully refurbished and extended detached home that captures the enduring charm of Dittisham, one of Devon's most sought-after villages. Thoughtfully restored by the current owners to the highest standard, the property is now ready for a new family to enjoy. This individually designed and architecturally enhanced home has been finished to an exceptionally high level of detail, striking the perfect balance between original character features and the very best of modern convenience. Generous and well-proportioned throughout, the accommodation has been thoughtfully laid out to make the most of the space in all the right areas, creating a wonderful family home ideally positioned to enjoy everything that Dittisham has to offer. Equally, the low-maintenance outside spaces lend the property a rare versatility, equally well suited as a permanent residence or an effortless lock-up-and-leave retreat. The clever reverse-level layout has been designed to take full advantage of the far-reaching views over the river and surrounding countryside, while inside, original timber beams sit in perfect harmony with contemporary Carpenter Oak craftsmanship, a seamless blend of character and quality that sets the tone for this exceptional home.

Accommodation

The front door opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway, complete with a useful storage cupboard for coats and shoes. From here, a stunning turned Carpenter Oak staircase rises to the first-floor landing, a light-filled retreat in its own right, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides that bathe the space in natural light and create an inviting spot to curl up with a book or enjoy a morning coffee. The landing flows through to the sitting and dining room, where a magnificent vaulted ceiling showcases the property's original beams to spectacular effect. A Juliet balcony frames far-reaching views over the river and surrounding countryside, while a superb wood-burning stove provides a warming focal point during the cooler months. Dual-aspect windows and generous proportions make this a truly impressive space, offering ample room for both sitting and dining furniture. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with shaker-style cabinetry above and below solid wooden worktops with tiled surrounds. Well-equipped for modern living, it features an integrated dishwasher and washing machine, a Rangemaster range cooker and space for an American-style fridge-freezer. A classic Belfast sink with Insinkerator sits beneath a window with wonderful views over the tidal creek, while the worktop wraps around to form a breakfast bar, creating a natural divide between the kitchen and an adjacent snug, a versatile space ideal for additional seating or a more intimate dining arrangement. A door from the snug opens directly onto a decked terrace, making alfresco dining and entertaining effortless. A short flight of steps leads from the snug to the principal bedroom, which enjoys the same soaring vaulted ceiling and exposed beams as the rest of the first-floor accommodation. This impressive room benefits from its own private terrace, built-in wardrobes and a smartly tiled en-suite shower room complete with WC, basin and heated towel rail.

On the ground floor, three further well-appointed bedrooms each benefit from built-in wardrobes, providing excellent storage throughout. The second bedroom has its own door leading to a private decked terrace and enjoys the added convenience of a private en-suite shower room, complete with WC, basin and heated towel rail. Completing the accommodation is a stylishly tiled family bathroom, featuring a bath with shower over, WC, basin and heated towel rail.

Outside

To the front, a block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for three vehicles, a rare and valuable asset in this sought-after village location. Alongside the driveway, a low-maintenance gravelled garden with a decked terrace and established hedging has been thoughtfully positioned to catch the evening sun, creating a tranquil spot to unwind at the end of the day. Further decked terraces adjoin the property, offering a variety of outdoor spaces to enjoy throughout the day as the sun moves around. Beneath the property, a generous undercroft provides valuable additional storage.

Location

Dittisham is among the South Hams' most cherished and unspoilt villages, nestled on the western banks of the River Dart amid rolling hills and wooded valleys. The village enjoys a wonderfully active community life, with a church, post office and general store, two pubs, a waterside café, deep water moorings and a popular sailing club. At its heart lies 'The Ham, ' a beautifully positioned waterside recreation ground, while just across the Dart, reached by the Greenway Ferry, is the National Trust's Greenway Estate, the former home of Agatha Christie.

The historic port of Dartmouth, just six miles away by car or a scenic 20-minute ferry ride, offers an impressive range of shops, galleries and restaurants, along with leisure facilities including two swimming pools and three supermarkets. The award-winning Blackpool Sands beach, widely regarded as one of the finest in the South Hams lies just outside the nearby village of Stoke Fleming.

To the north, the medieval market town of Totnes provides further amenities and a mainline railway station with direct services to London Paddington. The A38 Devon Expressway, approximately 13 miles away, gives swift access to Exeter, Plymouth and beyond, with the spectacular Dartmoor National Park waiting just the other side.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Air source heat pump with NuHeat designed underfloor heating throughout.

All window frames are aluminium power coated outside to be resistant to coastal weather and timber on the inside.

Local Authority

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the selling agent: The Devon House in partnership with The Agency UK.

Directions

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On entering the village follow the road around to the left passing the Red Lion Inn on the right. Turn right on to Lower Street where the property will be found on the left hand side