Well Cottages, Buckfastleigh, Devon

Lovely period semi- detached cottage, in a rural situation with stunning countryside views and well located for easy access to the A38 and the towns of Buckfastleigh and Totnes.

A driveway leads up the house from where there are steps up to the timber framed glazed porch with useful space for coat and boats. The glazed front door leads into a spacious hallway from where there are the front stairs on the left, and to the right a lovely sitting room with open fireplace with wood mantle and alcoves to either side. The room is flooded with light from the large picture window which overlooks the front garden and to the countryside beyond.

Continuing along the hallway there is a second reception room on the right with views over the rear garden, and a very large utility room opposite which is in effect a second kitchen with floor and wall units, a sink, plumbing for a washing machine and plenty of room for fridge/freezer etc. From here there is glazed side door to the garden. Next to this is the kitchen/breakfast room which is light and bright with a picture window, 2 light tunnels? and a glazed door to the garden and sun deck perfect for alfresco dining. Fitted with wooden floor and wall and base units it is large and spacious and has a freestanding cooker with extractor fan over.

Opposite the kitchen is a small passage off which there is a cupboard housing the Worcester boiler, there is also a useful cupboard and a downstairs Guest WC/Shower room with tiled floor.

At the end of the hallway is Bedroom 5 which has views over the back garden and an electric flame effect fire. There is also a further room which would be a perfect home office as it quietly located at the back of the house, there is a door to the garden and the second stairs up to the back of the first floor.

From this staircase there is a small landing with cupboard and doors off to the back bedroom which is a large double with views over the rear garden. With a sloping ceiling there is a slightly restricted height in parts, as is with the next double bedroom which has velux rooflights and is a large walk through room. From here one reconnects with the front section of the house via a small lobby, which opens out onto the landing with incredible views over the surrounding countryside.

The main bedroom also benefits from stunning views and is light and spacious, next to this is a single bedroom/ dressing room and the family bathroom with bath and separate walk in shower. There is also a further double and a useful airing cupboard.

Outside
The South Facing gardens are truly stunning and wrap around the house with a lawn at the front which has a mature hedge and affords much privacy. The driveway can accommodate approximately 2/3 cars and leads up to a timber garage, in front of which is a large pond which is fed from water trickling down from higher up the garden. The gardens are meandering and varied with an amazing mixture of native and exotic species all of which weave themselves together to form a wonderful organic mixture of scents colours and textures. Paths lead to tranquil seating areas to take advantage of the far reaching views, with a greenhouse and summerhouse at the top of the garden and outside the kitchen a lovely sheltered patio.

Situation
Conveniently located for access both to Totnes with its vibrant community and wonderful mix of restaurants, bars and independent local shops, and Buckfastleigh and Ashburton the lovely moorland towns with good local shops and a strong community. It is also handy for the A38 Devon Expressway approximately 5 minutes away plus there is the riverside village of Staverton with its local pub close by. In addition there is the mainline railway station at Totnes from where there is good and easy access to the National Railway Network with direct trains to London Paddington/ Penzance and Scotland.

Services – mains gas and electricity. Private bore hole water (the machinery for which is housed in a store at the side of the house.) and septic tank both shared with the neighbour. Solar panels FIT tbc.

EPC – tbc

Council Tax - E

Tenure – Freehold
Directions – From the A38 take the A384 for Totnes and after approximately 1.6 miles turn left. Proceed along here for approx. half a mile until the property will be found on your left.