… 2 miles inland from Slapton, in a sheltered wooded valley, a fine, Grade II listed Georgian manor house, rebuilt in 1860. Large lawned garden with mature trees and flowering shrubs at the front; to the rear, orchard and other garden space.

Inside, a combination of period charm with modern comfort. Handsome porch to hall with tiled floor. Sunny living room with oak floor, woodburner, TV/DVD/video. Second living room with open fire. Large kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric range-style cooker) with flagstone floor and table/chairs; laundry room (washer-drier, washing machine, tumble drier, sink). Slate-floored den (toys, piano, bar billiards) leading via 2 steps down to huge conservatory (woodburner) with chairs, sofas, tables, overlooking neighbouring orchard/duck pond (unfenced, small children beware). Shower-room (suite).

From hall, stairs up to landing with original Victorian stained glass window and six bedrooms – two double, one with 5’ bed, en suite shower-room (suite) and pretty garden view, and one with washbasin; a twin (linkable to 6’ double) with en suite bathroom (suite, power-shower over bath) and pretty garden view; a twin; one with two singles; and a bunk room (3' beds). Bathroom (suite, power-shower over bath).

Ground-floor studio apartment (one step down) with tiny kitchenette (microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster), TV, table/chairs and double bed with en suite shower-room (suite). It has views over the duck pond and orchard and door to small patio; also access from the conservatory.

Can be booked together with L63 to accommodate larger parties. A fine family house. 

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