Black Ness House
Black Ness House East Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HG Dartmouth 5.7 miles Totnes 6.5 miles Plymouth 29 miles A detached period residence, set in gardens and grounds in a quintessential idyllic valley, a short distance from Dittisham Five bedrooms Two bathrooms Formal dining room Character drawing room and living room Driveway and gravelled parking Useful storage barn/games room Large attractive balcony with views over walled garden Formal walled garden Gardens and paddock of approximate 1.5 acres Stags The Granary, Coronation Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5GN Tel: 01803 8655454 Email: totnes@stags.co.uk The London Office 40 St James s Place London SW1A 1NS Tel: 020 7839 0888 stags.co.uk
Situation Black Ness House is situated in the quiet hamlet of East Cornworthy surrounded by farmland and in close proximity of Blackness Marine, of particular interest to those who own a boat or enjoy sailing. East Cornworthy is located approximately one mile downstream of Cornworthy, a small village with little passing traffic. Seven miles up river to the north west, lies the Elizabethan market town of Totnes, which is at the limit of tidal navigation. Two miles downriver, to the south of Dittisham, is the historic port of Dartmouth which guards the River Darts entrance to the sea. The beautiful coastline dotted with lovely beaches is easily reached, many being within a 15 minute drive. For those of an active nature The Dartmouth Golf and Country Club is close by and there are many local walks and bridleways. This impressive property is located in the heart of the South Hams countryside yet only a mile away from picturesque Dittisham, famous for its plums and crabbing. Dittisham, formerly one of the Darts fishing villages, has become a highly desirable waterside destination. The village has two pubs, a village shop and post office, together with a flourishing church. It is an attractive village for families and highly popular with those who participate in waterborne activities, with its thriving sailing club. Description Black Ness House represents a spacious character family home with generously proportioned reception rooms, offering some fantastic views of the surrounding countryside with south facing walled garden to the front of the property, mature lawns and a pasture paddock. Particular features include the charming drawing room and living room with splendid inglenook fireplace, together with the impressive entrance hall which leads off to the main ground floor reception rooms. The property has been extended over the years, creating a larger than usual ancillary and hall areas. Accommodation Two stone pillars and oak beam creating a storm porch leading to stone surround entrance with solid oak door. Entrance hallway with oak parquet flooring, through to the kitchen and further door to ground floor cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Solid Chestnut kitchen units with central work island and slate top and built in drawers and inset 2-ring electric hob. Oil fired Aga. Double glazed doors opening onto the southerly facing terrace. Fabulous views over the walled garden and countryside beyond. Plenty of space for family dining table and additional dresser storage. Formal dining room with excellent ceiling heights, inset spotlights and chimney breast. A rather grand space for entertaining. Utility with a range of built in cupboards and space for washing machine. Door to outside covered area with gardeners WC and useful storage cupboard housing oil fired boiler. Useful pantry storage. Four steps rise to drawing room with exposed original beams spanning the width of the room with exposed stone inglenook fireplace with slate hearth and inset woodburner. Views over the courtyard garden. Exposed original floorboards. Living room with exposed dual aspect windows and fireplace with slate hearth. Stairs rise to the first floor with plenty of natural light flooding onto the galleried landing. Master bedroom with inset spotlights with some fantastic views of the garden and surrounding countryside. Generously proportioned room with fitted wardrobes. Ensuite with bath, WC, bidet and wash hand basin. Main bathroom with tiled floor, wash hand basin in vanity unit with bath and shower over with glass shower screen. Range of built in laundry cupboards. Bedroom 2 with dual aspect windows and good ceiling height. Bedroom 5 which is currently used as a studio with southerly facing window and door opening to decking area with splendid views over the walled garden. Bedroom 3, again, with good ceiling height and free standing cast iron bath and wash hand basin. Splendid views over the garden and paddocks. Bedroom 4 is dual aspect and currently used as a home office. Gardens and Grounds There is a pedestrian gate from the country lane to the right of the property and in turns leads to the walled garden. Stone pillared entrance with gravelled driveway leading round to the front of the property with a selection of lawn areas and gravelled pathways. From the parking area, steps lead down to a brick paved terrace and walkway, leading to the main front entrance. The southerly walled garden is a delight with attractive stone terracing surrounding and formal planting. Pretty wisteria creeping across the front of the property. There is an old well which sets off the terrace with ample space for entertaining and barbecue area. Formal front lawn which is a super place to enjoy the spectacular views.
The gravel drive leads down to a useful storage shed/games room which overlooks the paddock and valley beyond. This games room has block built foundations, wooden floor with electricity and would suit a range of uses, subject to any necessary planning consents. There is a charming vegetable growing area with many fruit bushes. Tenure Freehold Services Mains electricity, water, private drainage, septic tank, oil fired boiler for heating and oil fired Aga. Local Authority South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. E-mail: customer.services@southams.gov.uk. Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on 01803 865454 Directions From Totnes take the A381 to Kingsbridge and at the top of the bypass, after approximately 1/2 mile, turn left, signposted to Cornworthy and Ashprington. Turn right after 1.5 miles at the sign for Tuckenhay and Bow Bridge. Drive through Tuckenhay. After 2 miles turn right at the Priory ruin, signposted to Dittisham and East Cornworthy. Drive on for 1.5 miles descending the steep hill and enter East Cornworthy. The entrance is found at the bottom of the hill as the road bares right. From Dartmouth turn off at the Sportsman s Arms and drive through Dittisham. After 1 mile, enter East Cornworthy. Proceed over the bridge up the hill and the entrance can be found on you right as the road bares left. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
East Cornworthy
Blackness House, East Cornworthy Total area: approx. 341.0 sq. metres (3670.9 sq. feet) First Floor Approx. 177.0 sq. metres (1904.8 sq. feet) WC Ground Floor Approx. 164.1 sq. metres (1766.1 sq. feet) B edroom 4 4.95m x 3.97m (16'3" x 13') B edroom 3 3.81m x 6.95m (12'6" x 22'10") B edroom 2 5.40m x 4.58m (17'9" x 15') Landing Pantry Living R oom 4.78m x 4.59m (15'8" x 15'1") Drawing R oom 4.96m x 6.10m (16'3" x 20') Cloakroom Utility 5.38m x 4.82m (17'8" x 15'10") Balcony Bedroom 5 4.80m x 2.96m (15'9" x 9'8") Bathroom Entrance Hall Boiler R oom En-suite Dining Room 4.70m x 5.39m (15'5" x 17'8") Mas ter B edroom 4.12m x 8.10m (13'6" x 26'7") Store 6.00m x 9.99m (19'8" x 32'9") Kitchen/Breakfast R oom 4.03m x 8.10m (13'3" x 26'7")