A magnificent five bedroom detached property in a picturesque South Hams village has been put on the market.

The property, named The Old Granary, is situated within the small hamlet of Upton in delightful rural surroundings and within one mile of South Milton.

Originally a complete range of farm buildings including a granary roundhouse, the entire property has been converted into a spacious and comfortable house.

Part of it can be used as a self contained ground floor annexe; suitable for staff or independent family members and attached at one end is a three bedroom cottage, ideal for visiting guests or family and suitable also for holiday letting.

The accommodation of the main house includes two really generous reception rooms plus a mezzanine games room which overlooks the main living area.

Off one end of the sitting room is a conservatory and on the floor beneath is a fine pool room with heated swimming pool which opens onto the garden.

Beside the main house is a large garage suitable for four cars, and further double garage is located behind the cottage.

Estate agents Marchand Petit, who are handling the sale, describe the property as "magnificent detached residence with five en-suite bedrooms, created from a superb range of 19th century farm buildings with extensive, spacious accommodation, together with self containable ground floor annexe, three bedroom attached cottage, indoor swimming pool and garaging for 6 cars, all set in beautiful gardens of about an acre and a half".

The attractive and popular village of South Milton lies about one mile inland from the National Trust beach at South Milton Sands.

The larger village of Thurlestone is close by with its general stores and post office, hotel offering leisure facilities, and 18-hole links golf course.

Salcombe, the renowned estuary town and sailing centre, is approximately five miles from the property and the market town of Kingsbridge is also within five miles.

Offers in the region of £1.2m are being sought and to book a viewing contact Marchand Petit at Kingsbridge on 01548 857588.