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South West England
A beautiful, converted chapel settled in the village of Ilsington, Devon. Open-plan living. Romantic dwelling. Woodburning stove. Newton Abbot 7.7 miles; Torquay 15.6 miles.
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This stunning, converted chapel sits in the quiet village of Ilsington, Devon next to a church yard. Presented to an excellent standard over one floor, The Old Chapel provides a romantic bolthole for couples looking to escape to Devon. Step into the open-plan living space and immediately feel the warmth from the underfloor heating, provided by the ground source heat pump. A plush corner sofa invites you for a sit down whilst the woodburning stove provides an additional level of warmth, perfect during the winter periods. Cross over to the contemporary kitchen, housing a sleek assortment of appliances for home-cooking. Head into the king-size bedroom, or freshen up in the beautiful en-suite shower room, offering a walk-in shower, his and her vanity units and a WC. To the outside is a side patio housing a set of table and chairs along with a gas barbecue, sure to be useful in the summer months. There is a well-stocked village shop and The Carpenters Arms in Ilsington. Travel slightly further into Dartmoor to discover Widecombe-in-the-Moor an historic thatched village, featuring a 14th century church: try the Café on the Green for brunch, lunch or afternoon tea or sample the local ale at the famous Rugglestone Inn. The surrounding area provides unspoiled walking and cycling routes on the southeastern slopes of Dartmoor, leading to the beach at Teignmouth. Head to Haytor Rocks, a granite tor providing spectacular views across Dartmoor and the South Devon Coast, offering a fantastic picnic spot. Those whisky enthusiasts can enjoy a visit to Dartmoor Whisky Distillery, sampling quality single malt beverages, or if that’s not your thing, head to harbour town of Teignmouth, home to a Victorian pier, diving centre and pristine sandy beach, should you prefer a seaside adventure. Choose The Old Chapel for a delightful Devon base with your other half.