4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Coastal
- Detached
- Garden
- Village
- Private Parking
The well-maintained house features a spacious 2/3 acre south-facing garden, adorned with magnificent mature magnolias, lush fruit trees, raised beds, a new greenhouse and a useful garden outhouse/shed, creating a picturesque and calm retreat. There are also beautiful views from the garden towards the church spire, village houses and the surrounding countryside.
Ample parking and a separate garage ensure convenience, while the interior delights with a generous entrance hall which is approached via an attractive portico. The inviting kitchen breakfast room lies at the heart of the home with an electric AGA, a separate utility area, and a conservatory. The family room, adorned with double doors leads to the garden and patio area which is perfect for al fresco dining. The sitting room and separate dining room offer further versatile spaces for relaxing and entertaining guests.
The inviting sitting room, accentuated by bookshelves and a beautiful marble fireplace, exudes warmth and sophistication. Upstairs, the property features four bedrooms, including an outstanding dual-aspect principal bedroom boasting serene garden views. Two well-equipped family bathrooms complete the accommodation. The whole property is flooded with natural light through large sash windows and also benefits from great ceiling height giving a real sense of volume to The Vale House.
The village of Slapton is one of the prettiest coastal villages in the South Hams and has a thriving local community, with two excellent pubs (both with restaurants), a well-stocked general store, village hall, chapel, 13th century church and historic monastic tower. There are beaches at Slapton Sands and Blackpool Sands and nearby is the internationally famous Slapton Ley Nature Reserve with its extensive lake, woodland walks and Field Studies Centre.
The market town of Kingsbridge is at the head of the Salcombe estuary with an excellent range of shops and local facilities including a health centre/ cottage hospital, an outstanding secondary school and a sports centre.
The sailing town of Salcombe, with its wonderful beaches and many shops and boutiques, is just 14 miles away. Steeped in history is Dartmouth (9.3 miles) on the River Dart with its world famous Royal Regatta and Naval College. The town offers interesting architecture and a dynamic range of modern and quirky shops, galleries and eateries.
Totnes is a bustling market town full of interest and with a range of independent shops and recreational facilities. The town is one of Devon's gems, full of colour and character that stems from a rich cultural, historical and archaeological heritage. The facilities include a hospital, a wide range of good local schools, two supermarkets, interesting range of independent shops and galleries together with riverside walks, the Guild Hall, churches and its very own Norman Castle.
There is a mainline railway station at Totnes connecting to London Paddington and the A38 Devon expressway is approximately 13 miles away (South Brent), allowing speedy access to the cities of Exeter and Plymouth and the country beyond.
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