Terraced House
A Georgian cottage with good sized rear garden, large garden store, and GARDEN STUDIO located in a desirable village on the edge of Dartmoor.
SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
A pretty bay-fronted Georgian terraced cottage, presented with care and an eye for detail, which deceptively unfolds its depth of space and charm right through to the end of its enchanting 130’ westerly aspect garden.
The interior space is well lit and characterful, its features typify the attention to detail the property has on display. The bayed sitting room boasts an ornate cast-iron working fireplace with slate hearth and oak flooring flows through into the dining area which has the original range cooker set in a traditional stone fireplace and a glass-fronted and shelved alcove cupboard.
Off the dining area is a lobby-cleverly lit via a sun tunnel with airing cupboard (housing the mains fired gas boiler) leading into an exceptional bathroom. Presented to a high standard in keeping with the properties era it boasts ornate and thoughtful detailing, in particular, the combined towel rail-radiator; bath and shower head fittings and the modern comfort of under floor heating.
Also leading off the dining area is the kitchen, recently installed, and led by form following function it is a master class in design and incorporates an induction hob; microwave; fridge; dishwasher; washing machine with sink unit over, all set in tasteful cabinets with under lighting over worktops.
There are two double bedrooms, both are full width, with the master located at the front of the cottage, with a wide and deep alcove fitted with wardrobe storage. Bedroom two enjoys a pleasant outlook across the garden and has access to a converted loft space which has two Velux windows and works as a great workspace/ den.
At the rear of the cottage, across a shared service lane, is a 30’ outbuilding providing a garage and 14’ garden studio that has patio doors leading to a decked terrace and the enchanting level 130’ enclosed garden which meanders past a magnolia tree and fruit beds ending up at the restored original piggery used to store garden equipment.
Historic Buckland Monachorum centres around a Norman church and the sixteenth century Drake Manor Inn. Located on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, it offers easy access by foot and public transport (see below) to open moorland. Standing in the heart of the village it is a short walk from St. Andrew’s C of E Primary School. There are attractions on the doorstep with The Garden House, renowned in horticulture, just 0.7 miles distant, and National Trust owned Buckland Abbey 1.2 miles to the south.
Villages – Crapstone 1.2 miles, Yelverton 3.1 miles ; Town - Tavistock 7 miles; City - Plymouth 11.7 miles. Derriford Hospital – 8.2 miles.
Buses – Regular Buckland Monachorum to Yelverton shuttle; from Yelverton buses at approx. 20-minute intervals to Plymouth and Tavistock.
ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:
GROUND FLOOR
SITTING/DINING ROOM
22'7" x 11'8" (6.88m into bay x 3.56m max)
KITCHEN
9'5" x 5'5" (2.87m x 1.65m)
BATHROOM
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM ONE
11'8" x 10'0" (3.56m x 3.05m)
BEDROOM TWO
11'8" x 10'7" (3.56m x 3.23m)
SECOND FLOOR
LOFT SPACE/OFFICE
19'0" x 12'0" (5.79m x 3.63m)
OUTBUILDING
GARAGE
14'5" x 9'8" (4.39m x 2.95m)
GARDEN STUDIO
14'3" x 9'3" (4.34m x 2.82m)
SERVICES
Mains water: electricity; drainage and gas. Mains gas fired central heating via Worcester Bosch boiler to thermostatically controlled radiators. Underfloor electric heating in bathroom. Recently installed (August 2021) PVCu double glazing to all principal rooms.
OUTGOINGS
We understand the property is band ‘C ’ for Council Tax purposes.
VIEWINGS
By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT – YELVERTON OFFICE on 01822 855055.
DIRECTIONS
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