Substantial And Elegant Edwardian Estate

An immaculately presented substantial Edwardian family home in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. Surrounded by established gardens and grounds of 9.22 acres including two cottages, paddocks, woodland, fishing rights and direct access to the moor.The approach to Brimptsmead Estate is via a discreet gate leading to a long private driveway that sweeps up to the front of the house. Immediately noticeable are the outstanding far-reaching views across the moor, which open up to the south on the approach to the house. The house is not listed and is of an impressive arts and crafts architectural style with immaculate stonework and beautiful stone mullion windows that give an abundance of natural light and allow for superb views from the principal rooms.The house is built from pink granite with a clay tiled roof, with an impressive and unique turret on the south west corner. The elevated setting within the National Park gives glorious views from almost every window of the property and the house majestically dominates the incredible backdrop of one of the most spectacular views Dartmoor has to offer. The proportions of the house are typical of its era, with high ceilings, generous entertaining space and a south facing position ensuring plenty of light. The house is immaculately presented throughout, having undergone an extensive refurbishment of the highest quality. The large reception hall/ library sets the tone for the rest of the house, combining the sympathetic refurbishment with an abundance of original features, including a magnificent fireplace. The newly installed oak panelling and polished granite floors create a superb first impression. From here, the principal reception rooms are accessed, including the turret room featuring a curved area where there are three stone mullion windows and window seats looking out over the grounds and surrounding moorland. On the opposite side of the reception hall is the drawing room, a superb room for entertaining with full panelling, wooden floors and a five pane stone mullion window with impressive views to the south. The drawing room is open plan with the dining room, also with full panelling and wooden floors. The gunroom is situated off the inner hall and also features panelling, and an impressive fireplace, and would make a good TV room / snug. To the rear of the house is the kitchen and breakfast room, continuing the high quality finish and attention to detail. The kitchen is a handmade bespoke oak kitchen and features a 5 oven AGA and a central island with a beautiful granite pillar as the centrepiece. The breakfast area is surrounded by exposed stonework, with a glass roof above. A large utility room is next to the kitchen, and there is a door leading to a small courtyard between the kitchen and the ballroom, which has been converted into a beautiful contemporary sitting room, with a wood burner set into an arched bay. This room has grand and elegant proportions and is perfect for entertaining.The immaculate presentation continues to the first floor where a large landing area gives access to six superbly appointed bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive with magnificent views across the moor, and an open plan en suite bathroom of the highest quality.Three further bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and there is a beautifully designed family bathroom. There are two further bedrooms, one of which features the wonderful curved turret, accentuating the views. There is also a Spa de la Mare hydro pool and shower room on the first floor and a further room and bathroom on the second floor.The cottages are semi-detached and both are immaculately presented, matching the high standard specifications of the main house. The attractive stone building sits above the main house, accessed via a fork in the drive and maintaining a good level of privacy ensuring they are ideal for additional guest accommodation, dependent family members, staff or tenants