Property description

Situated only 2.6 miles from the town centre of Dartmouth, Broomhill Farmhouse is a beautifully presented detached house enjoying wonderful south-facing country views.

The property is a stone construction beneath a slate roof, enjoying many period features including 9’ high ceilings, ornate coving, period fireplaces and sash windows.

The spacious accommodation offers 5 receptions rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 of which are ensuite, and a family bathroom as well as an entrance hall, large landing, cloakroom and separate office / studio adjacent to the house.

The stunning rural location of Broomhill Farmhouse with one other neighbouring property, is southerly facing, and enjoys wonderful views and mature gardens yet is only minutes from the shops and amenities that Dartmouth has to offer.

The gardens and grounds are delightful, offering a mass of established shrubs and trees with meandering lawn areas, a pond and natural stream.

Accommodation

An entrance porch with plenty of space for muddy boots leads to the hall with stairs rising to the first floor. To the left, the living room is a wonderful size with a window overlooking the front aspect across the gardens and surrounding farmland, a feature Stovax wood burner surrounded by stone wall. Access to the conservatory with vaulted ceiling and double door leading to the extensive outside decking area.

There is a further large sitting room to the front of the property with a period fireplace and also a dining room with double doors to the outside.

The open-plan farmhouse kitchen / breakfast room is a fantastic size with limestone flooring. The kitchen has a bespoke range of drawers and cupboards with double sink unit, an island with induction hob and built-in wine rack, De Dietrich double oven, integrated dishwasher and a Marshall “Aga style” oven.

The breakfast area has ample space for a large farmhouse table with built in units to one side with a fridge/freezer. There is a wonderful walk-in pantry with beautiful stained glass window and a separate utility room with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor

A lovely landing area leads to the principal bedroom which is a wonderful size and dual aspect enjoying southerly and westerly views across the surrounding gardens, adjoining farmland and beyond. There is a cast iron fireplace and a range of wardrobes with a separate walk-in wardrobe. The tiled ensuite offers a free-standing bath, separate shower unit, hand basin and WC.

The guest bedroom to the front of the house is a delightful size with fine views and an ensuite shower with hand basin and WC.

There are 3 further double bedrooms all of which enjoy beautiful views and share a family bathroom with a bath, separate walk-in shower, hand basin and a WC.

The outside

From Venn lane, a shared driveway leads to the private meandering Cypress Oak treelined drive to the extensive parking and turning area for several vehicles. Garage one, 18’7” X 9’5” with electric up and over doors, power and water, garage two, 18’9”X8’4” with up and over door. There is a large shed to the side.

A pathway leads to the front and side of the property to a large, decked area, ideal for entertaining and enjoying fine views across the gardens and surrounding farmlands. Access via side of the property to the utility room, dining room, greenhouse and useful office / studio, ideal for those wishing to work from home or create a cinema room / gym.
The grounds

The delightful gardens and grounds amount to approximately 1.49 acres. Designed to have all year round interest and colour, the south-facing ‘terraces’ contain a wide variety of mature shrubs, perennials and bulbs, giving a joyful mix of planting that suits the near coastal situation and specific soil conditions.

There are over 70 varieties of plants and shrubs along with mature trees including Monteray Pines, Ornamental Flowering Cherry and Palms. A detailed list of many of the plants, shrubs and trees is available on the Millard’s website.

The gardens continue towards a large lawned area with a pond, Weeping Willow tree and Gunnera. A natural stream leads along the boundary which adjoins the neighbouring farmland. There is a pump house which supplies water to the property.
Services

Shared drainage with neighbouring property. Private water supply, oil central heating system, mains electrics.
Council tax band G
Freehold
Property size:
296.3 sq Metres
3,189.5 sq Feet
Viewings

Strictly by appointment only through Millard’s in Dartmouth.
Amenities

Large Detached Farmhouse

5 Bedrooms

5 Reception Rooms

2 Ensuites

1.49 Acres

Close to Dartmouth Town Centre