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Hansel, Slapton, TQ6 0LN

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Desirable rural cottage with valley and river views
  • Idyllic peaceful location
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Approx 0.35 acre of mature south-facing gardens
  • Super-fast fibre connectivity
  • Close to Slapton and beaches
  • Character features including inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove, exposed beams and an old bread oven
  • Located on a quiet no-through lane

Description

The Location:

Quack Cottage lies on 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 a 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.

Quack Cottage, like its neighbour Rose Cottage (which is also offered for sale), was built in the late 18th century for workers at the former watermill which is located opposite.

The cottage sits prettily in a large south-facing garden above a shallow trout stream in a quiet, rural valley.

The House:

A picturesque three-bedroomed Devon stone cottage rich with character features such as an with inglenook fireplace with log burner, an old bread oven (non-working), exposed beams and wooden window seats, it's the perfect retreat for living or holidaying.

On the ground floor a spacious sitting/dining room offers views from the window-seats over the garden, there is a large stone fireplace and log burner, a good-sized kitchen and under- stairs storage.

Downstairs there is also a single bedroom with wash sink, whilst upstairs there is a further single and a double bedroom, both with window-seats, located next to a family bathroom.

The Gardens:

The property boasts a large level garden mainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and mature trees, one with a tree house, and access over the garden fence to the Gara Brook, which flows below. There is ample parking and behind the cottage, a wild garden with a wood-store and further parking area.

Council tax band: Band D
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.
ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THESE PARTICULARS AS TO THIS PROPERTY ARE MADE WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY ON THE PART OF SIGNATURE SPACES.Viewings strictly by appointment with Signature Spaces.

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Hansel, Slapton, TQ6 0LN

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  • Totnes Station8.7 miles
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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.

We'd love the opportunity to work with you, so please get in touch.

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