Description
A characterful two bedroom cottage located in a countryside setting with a private garden, detached outbuildings and offered to the market with no onward chain. Freehold, Council Tax Band: B, EPC Band:E
Situation - This property is located in an area just outside of the village of Sydenham Damerel, known an Culverhill. The villages of Sydenham Damerel and Lamerton are 1.3 and 2.2 miles away respectively, whilst the town of Tavistock is within 5 miles to the southeast. Tavistock is a thriving market town in West Devon forming part of a designated World Heritage Site, rich in history and tradition dating to the 10th century, and famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly. Plymouth, 18 miles to the south, offers extensive amenities with the added attraction of its coastal access. The cathedral city of Exeter lies 37 miles to the northeast, providing connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links, the M5 motorway and its international airport.
Description - A characterful two-bedroom semi-detached cottage, combining period features with modern upgrades including new windows, porch, and electric combination boiler. Externally, the property offers a separate garden across the road, detached outbuildings, and a private rear decking area. Offered to the market with no onward chain.
Accommodation - Accessed via a newly installed UPVC porch, the property opens into a welcoming kitchen area through the original solid wood front door. Slate flooring extends throughout the porch, kitchen, and living areas, enhancing the property's character. The kitchen offers practical utility space, with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and potential for a dishwasher. A feature chimney breast houses a disconnected Rayburn Royal, adding charm and a focal point to the space. The staircase is positioned along the back wall, leading to the first floor, while the living room lies around to the right hand side. The living room is rich in character, featuring exposed timber beams, a raised dining platform with wooden flooring, a wood-burning stove, and continued slate tile flooring-creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Upstairs, natural light fills the landing via a side window. Pine tongue-and-groove ceilings run throughout the first floor, adding warmth and continuity. Bedroom two is located to the right, while the family bathroom-positioned ahead-includes a bath with shower over and built-in storage housing the newly installed electric combination boiler. The principal bedroom lies at the end of the hallway and features exposed stonework, a built-in oak cupboard, and period detailing throughout.
Outside - Externally, the property offers on-street parking within the track to the side of the house and a private garden located just across the road, featuring a patio area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A detached outbuilding provides useful storage space, while to the rear, a raised decking area offers a private outdoor retreat. A pathway around the left hand side of the property allows convenient access to the rear and beneath the decking.
Services - Mains water and electricity are connected, with private drainage via a septic tank installed in 2007. Electric-fired central heating throughout with a new boiler installed in 2024. Ultrafast broadband is available, and mobile voice/data services are available from all four major providers (source: Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.
