Unique Devon property with spectacular quarry lake for sale
An unusual converted smithy on a pretty quarry lake in the Dartmoor National Park with a log cabin and land has come onto the market


Blackstone Quarry is a fantastic and highly unusual property in the Dartmoor National Park in Devon comprising a converted smithy and a log cabin. The main house, which has been converted from the Smithy, is a stone and timber-built property recently extended to provide charming accommodation in a stunning location overlooking the quarry lake which provides excellent fishing and boating.
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The Smithy, for sale freehold, boasts a kitchen/dining room, hallway, sitting room and conservatory and one en-suite bedroom. The log cabin has a veranda, reception room, shower room, and stairs to the mezzanine level while outside there is a stone outbuilding, workshop, store and former quarry showroom. There are around 32 acres of pasture and woodland with high amenity value and the quarry provides an annual income.
The Smithy lies within the beautiful Dartmoor National Park where the scenery offers countless opportunities for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits. Communications are excellent with the village of Moretonhampstead just over two miles away and Exeter just 12 miles distant.
The guide price is £750,000. For further information please contact Savills on 01392 455 747 or visit www.savills.co.uk.
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