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3 bedroom cottage
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Beautifully presented
- 3 Double bedrooms
- Private tucked away location
- Stunning secluded garden
- Two grade II listed outbuildings
- Character features throughout
- Wood burner
- Access for a small car
- Council tax band C
Location
Buckfastleigh is a small market town situated beside the A38 Devon Expressway, providing a direct link to the cites of Plymouth and Exeter as well as the M5, which makes it a great location for commuters. The town itself has a Primary school, Health centre, Post office, Newsagent and Co-Operative store, along with a variety of cafes, shops, and pubs.
The town offers a wide range of tourist attractions, such as an open-air swimming pool, the historic Buckfast Abbey and grounds, Pennywell Farm, the Butterfly and Otter sanctuary and the South Devon Railway.
The Norman town of Totnes is approximately 7 miles away providing a wide range of amenities and shops, including a mainline railway station getting to London Paddington in approximately 3 hours.
Description
This stunning 3-bedroom cottage is tucked away in a very private location at the back of Fore Street. The property has a wealth of character, having been part of the old dairy many years ago. It is immaculately presented and benefits from a beautiful sunny garden, along with two, grade II listed stone barns/outbuildings and parking for a small car. It comes complete with a wood burning stove, gas central heating and Upvc double glazing throughout.
On entering the property through a stable door, you are greeted by a large living/dining room to the left-hand side This is a bright space with double windows to the front allowing a pleasant outlook over the courtyard area. The room has some lovely features, including reclaimed wooden flooring, fitted shelving, and a wood burning stove. There is a good amount of space for both living room furniture and a six-seater dining table.
The kitchen is a good size and has a range of floor and wall mounted units and comes complete with an integrated electric oven, and gas hob, as well as undercounter fridge and freezer, and space for a dishwasher & washing machine. There is a stable door in the kitchen which leads you to the front access to the property. There is also a downstairs cloakroom which has some built in storage, this is also where the gas boiler is located.
On the first floor there are three good sized double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is beautifully light and airy, with two windows allowing views out over the garden, there is also some built in storage. The further two doubles also have a garden outlook and are neutrally decorated. The family bathroom has been recently updated with a modern suite and benefits from both a bath and a separate shower cubicle complete with rainfall shower.
Outside is a peaceful private garden, this is a versatile space, it comprises of a driveway down through to the barns, which allow space for undercover parking. Although the current owner has it laid out to a courtyard, with original cobbles, beautiful borders, and potted plants. There is also a good size sunny lawn area at the bottom, which offers additional space for alfresco dining, along with a small potting shed for keen gardeners. There is a mixture of large shrubs and fruit trees surrounding this area, giving a huge amount of privacy.
The property also has two grade II listed barns, which are a part stone part timber construction, with cobbled floors. One of the barns has an open front and can be used for covered parking, and the other barn comprises for two floors. They have a power supply, and a small section is being used as a utility space, with power for a tumble dryer and additional fridge freezers if required.
You can get a small car through the access off Fore Street and to the property itself, as there are double gates on the boundary.
This property has a huge amount to offer, and a viewing is highly recommended.
Tenure
Freehold
Services
Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and drainage
Council tax band
C
Local authority
Teignbridge district council
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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