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In a Nutshell occupies a historic building on North Street in Ashburton, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The shop stocks an eclectic collection of antiques—Georgian oak dressers, Victorian mahogany chests, Windsor chairs and campaign trunks—each piece hand-picked for style and character, then carefully restored in their own workshop.
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–5pm. They offer free local delivery across Dartmoor and Devon, with nationwide courier options available. The business also buys antiques, so locals with pieces to sell can get in touch. Stock changes regularly, with new arrivals displayed on their website.
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