Charming waterside house in Devon
A fantastic 19th century period property in a prime position on the River Dart has come onto the market


The Old Bakehouse is a period property dating from the 19th century. New to the market, the house overlooks the spot where the River Wash flows into Bow Creek, the largest tributary of the River Dart in Devon, and is a perfect home for a family who love watersports.
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The house itself has an entrance hall, dining room, living room, fully fitted kitchen, utility room and a small cellar below the river room. The property has five en suite bedrooms and a further study/sixth bedroom. Outside is a waterside balcony with a hot tub and there is also a private landing stage with davits and ladders.
The property has also been meticulously restored to the highest standard with solid oak doors and a new oak roof, solar panels, under-floor heating and contemporary log burner stoves, a fully fitted kitchen, natural stone in the bathrooms and limestone throughout the entire ground floor.
The Old Bakehouse is situated in the village of Tuckenhay in Devon, just three miles from Totnes and seven miles from Dartmouth.
The guide price is £1.5-£2m. For further information telephone Savills on 01392 455 755 or Merchand Petit on 01803 839 190.
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