SITUATION Stoke Gabriel is widely regarded as one of the most desirable villages in the South Hams, positioned at the head of a picturesque creek on the River Dart and within the South Devon National Landscape. The village offers a strong sense of community alongside everyday practicality, with a well-regarded primary school, local shop, public houses, church and active sailing and boating scene. The Mill Pool and river provide a focal point for village life, with year-round activities and a lifestyle that continues to attract both families and second-home buyers. Totnes lies approximately four miles away, offering a mainline rail connection and a broader range of amenities.
DESCRIPTION The Lodge is an attractive detached period home, believed to date from the eighteenth century, offering well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors. The house combines character features with practical modern improvements, alongside a particularly strong connection to its gardens.
The property sits comfortably within its plot, with landscaped gardens wrapping around the side and rear, and a thoughtfully positioned detached garden office providing valuable additional space separate from the main house.
ACCOMMODATION The property is accessed either via the integral garage or through a pedestrian gate leading to the side entrance and boot room.
The ground floor is centred around a hallway with access to a cloakroom and the main living spaces. The sitting room is a particularly strong feature; a generous, light-filled room with four south-facing windows, exposed beams and a wood-burning stove, offering space for both seating and dining.
The kitchen/breakfast room is well arranged with modern fitted units and integrated appliances, enhanced by a lantern roof and direct access onto the rear terrace, creating a natural link to the garden. A separate utility room provides additional storage and internal access to the garage.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes fitted storage and an en suite bathroom, with the remaining bedrooms served by a family bathroom. A large window over the stairwell brings good natural light to the landing.
OUTSIDE The gardens are a key feature of the property, thoughtfully arranged across a series of terraces to create usable and visually appealing outdoor space.
Immediately to the rear is a paved terrace, ideal for entertaining, with steps rising to lawned areas bordered by stone walls and established planting. Higher terraces provide additional seating areas and views back across the village. A garden pond, pizza oven and wood store add further interest and usability.
The detached garden office, constructed in 2022, is fully insulated and connected with power and broadband, offering an excellent work-from-home environment separate from the main house. Additional outbuildings provide useful storage for garden equipment.
SERVICES Mains gas fired central heating, mains metered water, mains electricity and drainage.
According to Ofcom, good mobile reception is available and upto superfast broadband is available at the property.
DIRECTIONS Proceed into the centre of Stoke Gabriel and, before descending towards the village shop, turn right into Duncannon Lane. The Lodge is located immediately on the right-hand side.
