5 bed detached house for sale

Quarry Cottage, Old Hill, Bickington, Newton Abbot TQ12

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this spacious detached family home provides over 2,100 sq ft of accommodation arranged across three floors.

The current vendors have thoughtfully modernised the property throughout, including a recent loft conversion creating two further bedrooms and an en suite.

The versatile accommodation offers up to six bedrooms, or four bedrooms with additional reception space, alongside a generous open-plan lounge/dining room and kitchen, a utility room and two bathrooms.

Externally, the property enjoys a generous level rear garden with patio, front parking and an attached garage. Situated in the village of Bickington, the home benefits from delightful countryside and Dartmoor views.

Accommodation

Entrance Porch

An external light and a composite part double-glazed entrance door leading into a tiled entrance porch with uPVC double-glazed windows to the front aspect and hanging space for coats. A composite barn-style door with a part-obscure double-glazed side window leads through to the entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway

The entrance hallway features a staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation and a secondary staircase descending to the lower ground-floor accommodation. There are inset spotlights and a door leading to the attached single garage.

Open-Plan Lounge, Dining Area and Kitchen

From the entrance hallway, doors lead through to a spacious open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen.

Lounge

The lounge is a generously sized room featuring inset spotlights, wall lights, a feature open fireplace and uPVC double-glazed windows with fitted plantation shutters to the front aspect.

Dining Area

The dining area provides ample space for a table and chairs, ideal for entertaining family and friends. It benefits from inset spotlights and a uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden, with attractive views across neighbouring fields, Dartmoor and countryside.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a stainless steel twin-bowl sink and drainer set within a range of base cupboards and drawers. Integrated appliances include a four-ring gas hob and stainless steel electric oven. A uPVC double-glazed window overlooks the attractive rear garden and enjoys delightful views across the fields towards Dartmoor. There is a recessed area providing space for an American-style fridge freezer, inset spotlights, a further obscure-glazed uPVC window to the side aspect, and a door leading to the attached single garage.

Lower Ground Floor Accommodation

A staircase leads down to a hallway with inset spotlights, a built-in double cupboard and doors to the principal rooms.

Bedrooms

Four double bedrooms are located on the lower ground floor.

Principal Bedroom

The principal bedroom benefits from a set of uPVC double-glazed French doors and side windows opening onto the large paved patio and lawned garden.

Family Bathroom

The current owners have recently modernised the family bathroom, which now comprises:

UPVC obscure-glazed window
Double tiled shower cubicle
Panelled bath with tiled splashback
Fitted wash hand basin with cupboards and drawers below
Wall-mounted mirror
Inset spotlights
Tiled flooring
Heated towel rail
Part wood-panelled walls

Utility Room

The utility room features a stainless steel circular sink set into a laminate worktop with space beneath for appliances and fitted shelving. There is a wall-mounted boiler, heated towel rail and an obscure-glazed uPVC door to the side.

Bedroom Four / Dressing Room

A fourth bedroom, currently used as a dressing room, benefits from a uPVC double-glazed window and fitted plantation shutters.

First Floor Accommodation

Landing

The landing features a Velux roof window and doors leading to the principal rooms.

Bedroom Five

A larger-than-average double bedroom with inset spotlights, fitted eaves storage and a double-glazed Velux window. The room also benefits from a range of built-in cupboards and two further uPVC windows to the rear aspect overlooking the extensive garden, surrounding fields and countryside, with delightful views towards Dartmoor.

En-Suite Shower Room

Recently installed and comprising:

Triple-width tiled shower cubicle
Concealed WC
Vanity unit with wash hand basin
Storage cupboards below
Wall lights
Fitted wall mirror

Bedroom Six

A further double bedroom featuring two double-glazed Velux windows, built-in eaves storage, two sets of double wardrobes, wall lights and inset spotlights. This bedroom is currently used as a office.

Outside

To the front of the property is an attached single garage with external lighting. A chipped driveway provides parking in front of the garage and to the left-hand side. There is also an additional parking space. A timber gate with steps leads down to a paved patio area, with a further timber gate providing access to the rear garden. The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, being predominantly level and beautifully maintained.

The current owners have created a large paved patio, perfect for entertaining family and friends. The patio benefits from:

Side-gate access to the front
External tap
External power points
Storage area
Direct access to the principal bedroom via French doors
Central paved steps rise from the patio to an extensive lawned garden bordered by timber fencing and featuring a mature apple tree. An opening at the rear of the garden leads to a further area of garden enclosed by hedging.

"What The Vendor Loves...

"Quarry Cottage has been our much-loved family home for over 10 years. Our children have grown up here and we always imagined staying longer and completing even more plans for the house. We hope its next owners will enjoy the opportunity to make it their own.

What we have loved most is the situation within the village – peaceful and safe, yet incredibly convenient, with stunning views towards Dartmoor. Within minutes of arriving home, you feel completely immersed in the countryside, while still benefiting from quick access to local amenities and the A38.

During Covid, we truly discovered how special the location is, with daily walks to South Knighton and along the River Lemon towards Sigford becoming treasured family routines. Being on the edge of Dartmoor, with Haytor in view, has given us endless opportunities for exploring the moor, wild swimming, pumpkin picking and Christmas tree farms – traditions our children will always remember.

The location is also incredibly practical. We are within easy reach of Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay for commuting, while Newton Abbot train station provides direct rail links to London, making day trips and travel surprisingly simple. We also love having the South Hams beaches close by, around 35 minutes away via the A38.

The village itself has a wonderful community feel, with regular family events at the village hall, from coffee mornings and Easter egg hunts to the highlight of the year – the fabulous annual fireworks display. We have also been lucky to benefit from excellent local schools nearby, including easy access to the Torquay grammar schools bus route from the village bus stop. We also love being close to Ashburton, Bovey Tracey and Liverton, with great local shops and cafés right on the doorstep."

Inside the house, the layout works beautifully for family life. In summer, the downstairs bedrooms stay cool, while the garden and climbing the apple tree have provided endless hours of play. In winter, we have loved cosy evenings by the open fire and watching snow appear on Haytor before heading out sledging.

We feel incredibly lucky to have lived here, surrounded by kind neighbours in such a friendly and supportive community. Although we are staying local because we love the area so much, leaving Quarry Cottage – especially for our children, who have never known another home – will be truly difficult.

Viewings

To view this property, please call us on or email and we will arrange a time that suits you.

Services

Mains Electricity. Lpg Heating. Mains Water. Mains Drainage.

Local Authority

Teignbridge District Council