Sandridge Barton is a sensational property: position, view, house, standard, privacy, large indoor heated swimming pool, full-sized snooker table; what more does one want?

It is 1 miles from Stoke Gabriel.  mile of private drive takes you gently down the valley to the south-facing, original Georgian house, with in-keeping extensions. It looks over its enclosed garden with running stream, down to ponds and partly wooded valley leading to the wide estuary of the River Dart. It is a fine view; all the fields and woods that run to the river are part of the estate, excellent particularly for bird life (shelduck on the ponds, egrets nest on the estuary). Behind the house are former barns; in the nearest barn is now a large estate office (phone, office available for use b/a), and next door the excellent snooker room with full-sized table. You are welcome to walk the estate, adhering to the country code - some excellent beech and oak woods (bluebells).

The house - which has large rooms, filled with light - is a spacious, comfortable home.

Ground floor: flagstone-floored entrance hall off which an elegant drawing room (comfortable seating for 8) with white marble open fireplace, double French doors leading on to the terrrace overlooking the garden, much comfort, deeply comfy sofas.

Across the corridor, a formal dining room seating 8 with ornamental fireplace. Large L-shaped dining/snug/fitted kitchen with dining table comfortably seating 10 (12 chairs), and snug area with big open fireplace, flagstoned floor, soft sofas, TV and video. Excellent, well-equipped fitted, handmade kitchen with wooden floor, marble worktops, double Belfast sink, dishwasher, microwave, 4 door Aga, double oven, freezer, large fridge-freezer, ‘island' with four burner electric hob. Utility room with fridge-freezer, washing machine, two tumble driers. Separate loo and washbasin. From the utility room stairs lead down to a big bed-sitting room with double bed and en suite bathroom (suite), small kitchenette and door to garden. Phone.

Upstairs, an extremely spacious double-windowed master double bedroom looking to the river with 6' sleigh bed, luxurious en suite bathroom with large power-shower, central bath, basin and separate loo. From the landing between this bedroom and bathroom a cast iron spiral staircase leads directly down to the swimming pool. Another double bedroom (5’ orthopaedic mattress) and a twin room face the river. At the back of the house are a twin bedroom and a single with 2’6 truckle bed. Two more bathrooms (suites plus bath-showers). That's six bedrooms, four bathrooms, six loos. Lower floor: from the hall a staircase leads down to the low, arched-ceilinged former cellar - now a children’s playroom with comfy chairs, flagstoned floor with rugs, French doors to terrace (barbecue).

The indoor heated swimming pool is magnificent, built to fit into the Georgian style of the house - columns, animal murals, a large glass domed ceiling over the mosaic-lined pool (30' x 15' x 6'), two large French windows leading to the terrace overlooking the valley, so plenty of lounging space. There is a changing room with loo and washbasin. Also shower.

This is a marvellous place, everything included. No pets in the house, but there are kennels available. Cautionary Deposit £500. No smoking.