Harford, Ivybridge, PL21

Harford Lodge is a charming detached country residence dating from 1935, occupying an exceptional elevated position with breathtaking views across the River Erme valley, woodland and surrounding countryside. Beautifully presented throughout, the property combines character features with spacious and versatile accommodation extending across four reception rooms and four double bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities.

The delightful gardens, grounds and paddock extend to approximately 9 acres and are a particular feature of the property. Terraced lawns, specimen trees, an orchard and vegetable garden lead down to the River Erme, where natural plunge pools provide wild swimming opportunities and fishing rights include trout and salmon runs. A range of outbuildings includes workshops, stores, garage facilities and stabling, offering excellent potential for equestrian or lifestyle use, with direct access towards Dartmoor riding and walking routes.

Approached via a brick entrance porch with solid oak door, the welcoming interior retains many original features including oak flooring, coved ceilings and picture windows designed to maximise the stunning outlook. The heart of the home is a magnificent country kitchen centred around a traditional four-oven oil-fired Aga, complemented by extensive storage, integrated appliances and doors opening onto a veranda with hardwood decking overlooking the gardens and valley beyond. Additional utility and boot room facilities provide practical space for country living. There is also a second kitchen located off the utility room making a further excellent workspace for cooking enthusiasts.

The principal reception rooms are particularly impressive, including a spacious sitting room with original polished oak flooring, bay window and Italian marble fireplace with wood-burning stove. Glazed doors connect through to a bright L-shaped sun room and elegant drawing room with south-facing bay window and direct access to the terraces and gardens. A further snug/dining room also features a wood-burning stove and enjoys dual aspects across the grounds, while a separate office provides an ideal space for home working.

On the first floor, there are four generous double bedrooms, all with well-appointed en suite shower rooms or bathrooms, whilst three of the bedrooms enjoy magnificent views across the terraced gardens, River Erme and surrounding woodland from large picture windows.

LOCATION
Despite its peaceful and highly private setting, Harford Lodge is conveniently situated just 2.5 miles from the centre of Ivybridge, which provides an excellent range of amenities together with a mainline rail connection to London Paddington. Harford itself is a rural hamlet in the South Hams with Dartmoor National Park on the doorstep with its large open expanse of moorland, good rambling and walks such as the 'Erme Valley Trail' and the 'Two Moors Way'.

Harford is on the edge of Ivybridge which is a thriving small town with a good range of shops including a magnificent wet fish shop, a butchers, delicatessen, grocers, chemist and restaurants. In the centre of town you will find The Watermark, a new state-of-the-art library, IT suite, cinema and theatre space, coffee shop and conference facilities with bar. To the north of the town is the well reputed Ivybridge Community College which proudly holds specialist sports status. Cornwood has a nursery and primary school. Further community facilities include a sports centre with indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a tennis centre and skate park. The A38 Exeter/Plymouth Road is easily accessible with Plymouth, Exeter and Torbay within easy commuting distance. To the south of the town, within a 30 minute drive, are the beautiful estuaries and long sandy beaches of the South Hams

SERVICES
Full oil fired central heating, oil four oven Aga, Sky TV, Fibre Broadband. Mains electricity. Private drainage and water. Abundance of wood for log burners.

VIEWINGS
By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'G' with South Hams District Council

LOCATION
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