Floorplan
Map2 bedroom semi-detached house
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Chain-free
Semi-detached house
2 beds
2 baths
1205
EPC rating: F
Key information
Features and description
- Splendid views across the creek
- Located in a desirable area of Tuckenhay
- Superb holiday let income
- No onward chain
- Gardens and parking
- Close proximity to fantastic walks
- Freehold
- Council tax band to be confirmed
Attractive cottage in an enviable position overlooking Bow Creek, currently run as a successful holiday let alternatively it would make a wonderful home. EPC Band F.
Situation - East Perchwood is situated within the charming hamlet of Tuckenhay and just beyond the well reputed Maltsters Arms public house. The property has close proximity to Bow Creek, which is owned by The Duchy of Cornwall and Crownley Woods beyond which is owned by The National Trust. The creek is tidal but navigable by small boats for about 3 hours either side of the high tide. The creek is a tributary of the River Dart estuary, Dartmouth being some 6 miles distant and Totnes with all its facilities about 4 miles.
Tuckenhay is conveniently located for Totnes town, the commercial centre for the South Hams. This part of Devon is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty with Dartmoor National Park ten miles to the north and stunning beaches and coastline ten miles to the south. The bustling medieval market town has a mainline railway station giving direct connections to London Paddington.
There is also excellent access to the A38 Devon Expressway, linking Plymouth and Exeter where it joins the M5. Schooling in the area is excellent with a number of well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Totnes boasts a market as well as a good selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and inns.
Description - East Perchwood is an attractive stone cottage which has been lovingly and tastefully refurbished. Nestled in the picturesque waterside hamlet of Tuckenhay, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From the top floor the property has stunning unspoilt views of Bow Creek where one can enjoy the wonders of nature and river life at both low and high tide. Crownley woods, a National Trust woodland, completes the setting as a backdrop. East Perchwood has a fantastic commercial history as a holiday let or alternatively it could make an idyllic home.
Accommodation - The front door opens to the entrance hall which provides access to the kitchen / dining and sitting room with purbeck stone flooring throughout. The kitchen has a range of floor and wall mounted units with integrated dishwasher, fridge, belfast sink, induction hob and oven with extractor fan. There is space for a large dining table with fitted pew seating and double doors out on to the patio. The sitting room has lots of built in shelving and cupboard space, a clearview multifuel burner and rear door to the garden.
Stairs rise to the first floor which provides access to the shower room, family bathroom and bedroom two. The bathroom has a WC, wash hand basin, freestanding bath, shower and heated towel rail whilst in the shower room there is a WC, wash hand basin, shower, heated towel rail and built in shelving. Bedroom two offers space for a double bed, built in storage and stunning waterside views.
The second floor opens into the master bedroom with space for a double bed, velux windows and a bay window which is perfect as a seating area overlooking the river.
Outside - To the side of the property is a slate patio area perfect for alfresco dining which leads onto the level lawned area and bank. York stone steps lead down to the parking area.
To the rear of the property there is a wood store, utility with plumbing for washing machine and dryer as well as space for fridge / freezer and an outside toilet.
Services - Mains water, mains drainage and mains electricity. LPG central heating with Nest heating controllers.
Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. [use Contact Agent Button]. E-mail: [use Contact Agent Button]
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].
Directions - From our Totnes office proceed up the by-pass toward Dartmouth and Kingsbridge then take the left turning sign posted for Ashprington and Tuckenhay. Continue on this road until Ashprington Cross where you turn right for Tuckenhay and Cornworthy. Follow the road downhill and pass over the bridge by the Waterman's Arms and on to Tuckenhay. East Perchwood will be found a short distance along on the right hand side.
Situation - East Perchwood is situated within the charming hamlet of Tuckenhay and just beyond the well reputed Maltsters Arms public house. The property has close proximity to Bow Creek, which is owned by The Duchy of Cornwall and Crownley Woods beyond which is owned by The National Trust. The creek is tidal but navigable by small boats for about 3 hours either side of the high tide. The creek is a tributary of the River Dart estuary, Dartmouth being some 6 miles distant and Totnes with all its facilities about 4 miles.
Tuckenhay is conveniently located for Totnes town, the commercial centre for the South Hams. This part of Devon is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty with Dartmoor National Park ten miles to the north and stunning beaches and coastline ten miles to the south. The bustling medieval market town has a mainline railway station giving direct connections to London Paddington.
There is also excellent access to the A38 Devon Expressway, linking Plymouth and Exeter where it joins the M5. Schooling in the area is excellent with a number of well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Totnes boasts a market as well as a good selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and inns.
Description - East Perchwood is an attractive stone cottage which has been lovingly and tastefully refurbished. Nestled in the picturesque waterside hamlet of Tuckenhay, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From the top floor the property has stunning unspoilt views of Bow Creek where one can enjoy the wonders of nature and river life at both low and high tide. Crownley woods, a National Trust woodland, completes the setting as a backdrop. East Perchwood has a fantastic commercial history as a holiday let or alternatively it could make an idyllic home.
Accommodation - The front door opens to the entrance hall which provides access to the kitchen / dining and sitting room with purbeck stone flooring throughout. The kitchen has a range of floor and wall mounted units with integrated dishwasher, fridge, belfast sink, induction hob and oven with extractor fan. There is space for a large dining table with fitted pew seating and double doors out on to the patio. The sitting room has lots of built in shelving and cupboard space, a clearview multifuel burner and rear door to the garden.
Stairs rise to the first floor which provides access to the shower room, family bathroom and bedroom two. The bathroom has a WC, wash hand basin, freestanding bath, shower and heated towel rail whilst in the shower room there is a WC, wash hand basin, shower, heated towel rail and built in shelving. Bedroom two offers space for a double bed, built in storage and stunning waterside views.
The second floor opens into the master bedroom with space for a double bed, velux windows and a bay window which is perfect as a seating area overlooking the river.
Outside - To the side of the property is a slate patio area perfect for alfresco dining which leads onto the level lawned area and bank. York stone steps lead down to the parking area.
To the rear of the property there is a wood store, utility with plumbing for washing machine and dryer as well as space for fridge / freezer and an outside toilet.
Services - Mains water, mains drainage and mains electricity. LPG central heating with Nest heating controllers.
Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. [use Contact Agent Button]. E-mail: [use Contact Agent Button]
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].
Directions - From our Totnes office proceed up the by-pass toward Dartmouth and Kingsbridge then take the left turning sign posted for Ashprington and Tuckenhay. Continue on this road until Ashprington Cross where you turn right for Tuckenhay and Cornworthy. Follow the road downhill and pass over the bridge by the Waterman's Arms and on to Tuckenhay. East Perchwood will be found a short distance along on the right hand side.
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Stags Totnes office is not hard to find, located in The Granary, an imposing historic stone building, on Coronation Road. Totnes is a charming market town, built at the head of the River Dart's estuary in South Devon. It has good communications, being accessible via the A38 from Exeter, just 22 miles to the east. The town is acknowledged as a thriving New Age centre, where musicians, artists, natural health practitioners and craftspeople live and work with great success. A market is held twice a week, selling antiques, musical instruments, second-hand books, hand made clothing and local organic products. In short, not for nothing was Totnes voted the capital of New Age chic by Time magazine. With its numerous attractive listed buildings and ancient history, Totnes is a tourist hot spot and attracts a growing number of visitors annually. It has many distinctive features such as the Eastgate, an arch spanning the main street, Totnes Castle, a Norman edifice owned by English Heritage, the late medieval Church of St Mary and the Elizabethan House Museum, one of many authentic Elizabethan merchant's houses.