Description
A detached, period cottage that boasts much charm and character with a contemporary edge, that is set within the heart of the village just a mile from the beach. With superbly presented accommodation including a fabulous kitchen diner, sitting room, utility room, three-bedrooms, a family bathroom and wet room. Benefitting from an attractive garden and a garage and driveway parking. Freehold. Council Tax Band: F. EPC: Band E.
Situation - Slapton is considered to be one of the prettiest and most desirable villages in the South Hams and is almost equi-distant between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. The village has a thriving local community, two excellent pubs, a well-stocked general store, village hall, chapel and C13th church. It is just a few minutes walk from Slapton Sands and is also known for the internationally famous Slapton Ley Nature Reserve.
The South West coast path is easily accessible and takes in some of the most spectacular scenery the region has to offer. The nearby town of Kingsbridge is a popular market town which itself lies at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary and offers an excellent range of shops, local services and facilities. There is much in the area to satisfy the sports person including a Sports Centre with indoor swimming pool, walking, horse riding paddle boarding and trout fishing as well as several excellent golf courses within easy reach. This estuary town is further enhanced by its enviable location and sublime microclimate which enables a wealth of outdoor activities and good living.
Description - A charming, detached, period property that enjoys much character that is set within the heart of the village just just a mile from the beach. Superbly presented and finished with a contemporary twist and modern touches making it a perfect family home that has an abundance of natural light.
Accommodation - The accommodation comprises in brief; access from the garden into a most useful utility room, tiled floor, range of cupboards, butler sink, space for washing machine and ample space for boots and coats. Wet room, superbly finished, part tiled and part wood panelled with shower, WC and wash hand basin. The kitchen dining room is the heart of the home and a wonderful space with dining area, engineered wood flooring, feature fireplace with painted stone surround and beam lintel housing a wood burning stove. A comprehensive range of base units with integrated oven/microwave, dishwasher, Rangemaster cooker and space for a fridge freezer. Central island unit with additional storage and breakfast bar area. Door to front. The sitting room is a super, dual aspect room, with painted stone feature fireplace with wood burning stove, painted beams and inset shelving.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, along with a single bedroom and a family bathroom complete with bath with rain shower over, WC and wash hand basin, large cupboard, heated towel rail.
Outside - Outside, the cottage has a beautiful South facing garden, within its level plot, wonderfully borders planted with a range of mixed shrubs and herbaceous plants with pathways passing through. Boundary stone wall planted with Beech hedging. There is a delightful raised paved terrace which provides a wonderfully private dining space a
In addition there is the huge advantage of a double garage, which also leads onto additional gravelled driveway parking. With the garage is a secure store.
Services - Mains water, drainage, electricity, oil-fired central heating with Nest controls, wood burning stove. LPG for cooker.
Superfast broadband and limited mobile networks are available at this location (Ofcom)
Tenure - Freehold.
Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.
Directions - From Kingsbridge take the A379 out towards Stokenham & Torcross. Enter the village of Slapton from the Torcross line and continue through the village until you reach the sharp bend just before The Queens Arms pub, drop down the lane in front of you and follow the road all the way round and then up, as if you are leaving the village. Take the last turning on your right and follow the lane down the hill and round to your left where Lower Cottage will be found on the left hand side.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment please through our Kingsbridge branch.
