<strong></strong> <strong></strong> A fabulous, substantial, detached character property with four double bedrooms, all en-suite, two huge reception rooms, wonderful moorland views, ample parking and a large private garden, in a tranquil location in the village of Manaton and has easy access to London (2.5 hours) from Newton Abbot train station.<br /><br />Inside, this wonderful family home is beautifully presented with light and neutral décor throughout, and has bags of character with features including thick walls, solid wooden floors, exposed beams and wood-burning stoves, and it feels warm and welcoming with oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. Arranged reverse-level, it takes full advantage of the wonderful moorland views.<br /><br />A shingle driveway provides parking and leads to the entrance sheltered beneath a storm porch. An impressive front door leads into an entrance hallway with a tiled floor and turning staircase rising to the first floor. On the ground floor is the master bedroom, a spacious double with a walk-in wardrobe and a huge en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating, an elegant centre-fill bath, a separate shower, a vanity unit with a basin and storage for toiletries, a WC and a heated towel rail. There are two further ground floor double-bedrooms, both with en-suite wetrooms (with underfloor heating) or wet rooms a rear hallway has built-in cupboards providing useful storage. <br /><br />Upstairs the staircase has a glass balustrade and leads into the stunning open plan living space, filled with light from windows to the front with far-reaching views, Velux skylights in its vaulted ceiling, and French doors leading out into the rear garden. It has fabulous, exposed beams and at one end, a modern woodburning stove makes a nice feature and focal point for the room. The is plenty of space for a dining table seating at either end of the room giving a choice of venues, perfect for a dinner party or a family celebration. <br /><br />At the rear is a modern kitchen with solid-wood worktops, fitted units in gloss-white, an oil-fired Rayburn with a separate ceramic hob, a built-in fan-oven, an integrated dishwasher and floor space for a large American-style fridge/freezer. A utility room to the side has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer along with a double sink, more cupboard space and shelving, and a door to the rear garden. <br /><br />At the end of the property is a superb, spacious music room with another contemporary wood burning stove and a vaulted ceiling, which is flooded with natural light from triple-aspect windows, skylights and French doors to the rear garden and another modern woodburning stove. Completing the accommodation is another double bedroom, currently used as a study ideal for those working from home, and another en-suite wetroom.<br /><br />Outside, the garden is large and private, bordered by some impressive granite boulders with wonderful age-worn moss-covered steps leading between the boulders to some wonderful vantage points with stunning views of the moors. There is a large sloping lawn, areas of decorative shingle, and a sheltered terrace of timber decking, making a great private outside space for entertaining, be it a barbecue or alfresco dining. A timber shed provides useful storage, and a path leads around the side of the property, beside the oil tank for the central heating, providing alternative access to the front.