This “striking” Edwardian home for sale is full of character features and offers panoramic views. 

Blueburn, near Haytor, was built in 1910 and was designed by architect Thomas Henry Lyon. 

On entering the property, a large hall leads you to the reception rooms, each of which has high ceilings and large windows, most having been replaced and refurbished. 

The reception rooms include a library and sitting room, a morning room, a dining room and a study, plus a sun room with far-reaching views. 

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One of the large reception rooms. (Knight Frank )

At the heart of the home is a kitchen with an electric AGA cooker, and adjacent to this is a breakfast room with French doors to the garden. 

Moving upstairs, there are four large bedrooms and a single bedroom, the principal bedroom featuring a private balcony and an en-suite bathroom. 

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The kitchen and dining area. (Knight Frank)

As well as the main house, the property includes Blueburn Cottage, which is a one bedroom building with a decked terrace. 

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The principal bedroom. (Knight Frank )

 Outside, the grounds span two and a half acres and include a secluded swimming pool, a lawned area, a decked terrace and a garage. 

The property is for sale with Knight Frank for a guide price of £3,000,000.

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The pool and countryside views. (Knight Frank )

The agent commented: “A family home of exceptional quality, with breath-taking views.

“Through the attractive wrought iron gates, the private driveway sweeps through the mature gardens, arriving at the generous parking and turning area, where the striking Edwardian architecture of Blueburn and panoramic views can be appreciated. 

“The house is not listed and was designed by architect Thomas Henry Lyon. Built in 1910, it has the elegant proportions synonymous with its era, within a manageable layout that ensures it works perfectly as a family home and for entertaining.”