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Hansel, Nr Slapton, TQ6 0LN

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Pretty rural cottage with valley views Idyllic peaceful location
  • Approx 0.15 acre of gardens
  • Super-fast fibre connectivity
  • Close to Slapton & beaches
  • Two log burners, exposed beams & panelling
  • South facing garden
  • Located on no-through lane
  • Planning for garage & workshop

Description

The Location:

Rose Cottage lies at the end of a typical Devon lane, below the hamlet of Hansel. It is a short drive or longer walk to Slapton where there are two pubs and a community shop. The nearby village of Strete offers a shop, post office and community pub. Kingsbridge and Dartmouth are 20 minutes away and Totnes is 35 minutes by car. There are many beaches within a half hour drive.

Its peaceful location is full of nature, the varied wildlife includes otters, glow-worms, nightingales and owls, in the heart of the South Hams AONB. Rose Cottage, like its neighbour Quack Cottage (which is also offered for sale), was built in the late 18th century for workers at the former watermill located opposite.

About the house:

A pretty Devon stone cottage with south-facing gardens.
The property boasts a wealth of features such as two log burners, exposed beams, elm window seats and panelling, it's the perfect getaway for living or holidaying.

The accommodation comprises a bright good- sized kitchen/dining room with under-stairs storage, a cosy window seat and elm wood panelling, a quarry-tiled floor and a log burner. The room is light and offers good valley views.

Across the hall is a comfortable sitting room with part stone and wood panelled walls with a window seat, and stone fireplace with log burner.

Upstairs there is a double bedroom with its own bathroom, whilst the twin bedroom opposite has its own ensuite shower room. Both bedrooms have lovely views over the Gara Brook and valley. The ceilings are high and with a skylight in each bedroom there are star-gazing opportunities; the Milky Way is visible on clear nights.

The property has mains electricity, water and Klargester private sewage system.

Gardens:

The garden has a south-facing deck with sloping lawn and pretty flower borders. Above the lawned are is a 'wild' garden. The garden offers wonderful views of the valley and the brook beyond. Beneath the decked terrace is a garage with electricity, plus wood storage area to the side.

Parking & Planning:

Half the level parking area belongs to Rose Cottage. There is current planning permission to replace the wooden sheds with a double garage and workshop with solar panels.

Council tax band: Band B
EPC rating: G
Local authority: South Hams District Council
Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private sewage plant shared with Rose Cottage.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment only

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property, but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact that the property or its services are in good condition. Neither Signature Spaces, nor any of its employees, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Floorplans are for guidance purposes only and may not be to scale. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any regulations or other consent has been obtained. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
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Hansel, Nr Slapton, TQ6 0LN

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Welcome to Signature Spaces by Prunella

Founded by Prunella Martin MA, we are a team of property specialists with extensive experience in the premium sector of the housing market. We are passionate about matching people to truly signature homes they will identify with and love.

The Expertise

Prunella has managed and worked in the property world for over 23 years. In the last 12 years, she created a Prime Waterfront & Country House department specialising in valuing, selling and advising on premium property for a leading South Ham's estate agent, which accounted for over 67% of the sales in the exclusive South Ham's area of Devon. Prunella's previous career was in senior management and marketing. Her Masters Degree in Marketing continues to be put to effective use in the successful positioning and selling of properties. Really getting to know people as individuals and providing high quality service is at the heart of Prunella's ethos.

What you get from working with us:

Authenticity. No typical 'estate agent' pretense. We are down to earth. We listen. We deliver.

Individuality. You and your property come first. We deliver a premium service that is personalised to the individual.

Distinction. We represent homes that are truly special, one-of-a-kind living spaces. Only the best will do for our clients.

Our way of working is just like your signature. It's distinctive, it's authentic. It's all about you.

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