Hill House

The Property

Hill House is a substantial period home in the heart of Stoke Gabriel, combining eighteenth century character with a carefully considered contemporary renovation. The accommodation extends to more than 3,000 sq ft and retains high ceilings, elegant cornicing and period proportions alongside a restrained modern interior.

The entrance hall introduces pale oak effect flooring and a muted decorative palette that continues throughout much of the ground floor.

Beyond the hall is a light filled atrium, currently used as a music and relaxation space. Its position at the centre of the ground floor gives it considerable flexibility for reading, informal dining, children’s space or another sitting area.

The kitchen and dining room form the heart of the house. Shaker style cabinetry in a soft neutral finish is paired with quartz worktops and a large central island incorporating breakfast seating. A substantial rooflight brings natural light into the kitchen, while integrated Siemens appliances include a double oven, microwave, five ring induction hob, extractor, dishwasher and fridge freezer.

The dining area has high ceilings and elegant cornicing, with glazed doors opening directly onto the garden. Double doors also link the dining room with the living room, allowing the two principal reception spaces to work together particularly well for entertaining.

The living room is centred around a stone fireplace and wood burner set against a panelled feature wall. A large bay window overlooks the gardens and brings considerable natural light into the room.

A separate study sits towards the front of the house, while a utility room and ground floor cloakroom complete this level.

The first floor contains three of the four bedrooms.

The principal bedroom is particularly generous, with high ceilings, panelled detailing and a substantial bay window overlooking the garden and village towards the surrounding countryside. A separate dressing room provides extensive storage and leads to a contemporary en-suite shower room.

The second bedroom also has its own dressing area and en-suite shower room.

Bedroom three is another large room and is currently used as a family room. French doors open onto a substantial balcony, creating a private elevated sitting area with views across the gardens and village.

A family bathroom serves this floor.

A private staircase rises to the second floor, where the fourth bedroom enjoys far reaching views towards the River Dart and surrounding Devon countryside. An adjoining walk-in area provides substantial storage and offers potential for further use.

Externally

Stone gate pillars open onto a gravel driveway with generous parking for four or more vehicles.

Landscaped borders, topiary and established planting provide an attractive approach to the house, while the enclosing walls create a strong sense of privacy.

The walled gardens have been arranged as a sequence of distinct outdoor spaces, including terraces, courtyards, lawn and a productive kitchen garden. Mature planting gives the garden an established character, while the layout provides numerous areas for outdoor dining, sitting and entertaining.

The first floor balcony is accessed from bedroom three and provides another private outside space overlooking the gardens and surrounding village.