Diptford, Totnes
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
967 sq ft
90 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Semi-detached home
- Full of characterful features
- Lapsed planning permission for a two-storey extension
- Cottage kitchen plus separate utility space
- Living-dining room with fireplace
- Conservatory overlooking the garden
- Two double bedrooms
- Countryside views from main bedroom
- South-Westerly facing cottage garden
- Driveway parking and single garage
Description
DESCRIPTION
Luscombe Maye is delighted to bring to market Anchor Cottage, a charming and characterful semi-detached village home. The property enjoys beautiful exposed beams, natural stone work, a pretty country kitchen and colourful cottage garden, with some pleasant views across the village to the surrounding countryside in the distance. The property has scope for extending, subject to receiving all the necessary permissions and consents, however it is understood that there is lapsed planning permission for a two-storey extension.
A spacious entrance hall offers plenty of room for coats, shoes and wellington boots and doubles up as a useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and additional appliances. There is also a useful downstairs shower room with WC. The cottage kitchen is fitted with matching floor and wall units with a built in eye-level double oven and grill, hob and sink and there is room in the kitchen for a dining table and an external door which leads out to the garden. The living-dining room enjoys a beautiful fireplace with woodburner and exposed beams and connects pleasantly to the conservatory which overlooks the pretty cottage garden and has room for further furniture and a door out to the garden, blending the outdoors with inside.
Stairs ascend to the first floor landing, where there are two double bedrooms, the back bedroom of which enjoys the countryside views previously described. The family bathroom has a suite all in white, with the bath having a shower over.
The property benefits from having driveway parking and a single garage and there is a natural stream which runs next to the driveway and into a well. The South-Westerly facing cottage garden has a level lawn and is full of an array of plants, bushes and shrubs offering different colours throughout the seasons. There is also a patio area, ideal for outdoor seating and alfresco dining plus there is a garden shed.
FURTHER INFORMATION
As part of our transparency policy, we request our sellers fill out a Property Information Questionnaire. This information can be provided to you. However, we recommend that you verify any information given during the conveyancing process.
AGENTS NOTE
It is understood that there is lapsed planning permission from approximately 1999 for a two-storey extension. There is a flying freehold between Anchor Cottage and the neighbouring property and the garage roof is understood to contain asbestos.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. There is oil fired central heating. Interested parties are advised to seek their own advice the type of broadband connections available.
CONSTRUCTION
The property is understood to be of standard construction.
PARKING
Driveway parking and a single garage.
OTHER
The property is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE.
The property is in Band C.
TENURE
Freehold
LETTINGS
Luscombe Maye also offers an Award Winning Lettings service. If you are considering Letting your own property, or a buy to let purchase, please inform us and we can put you in contact with the Lettings team who would be delighted to discuss our range of bespoke services with you.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, South Brent.
DIRECTIONS
what3words location
necklaces.chained.soothing
DIPTFORD
Diptford, a pretty South Hams village with a parish church and primary school, is about five miles from Totnes and three miles from the A38 at Marley Head. The village and its surrounding countryside are in an area of outstanding natural beauty. South Brent, within about three miles, has a useful choice of shops and a post office. Totnes, known as an Elizabethan town but much older with a castle, a wonderful position on the River Dart and a main line railway station (London 3 hours), has a community college, a full range of shops, a weekly market and a wide choice of cultural facilities.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
Diptford, Totnes
Add your favourite places to see how long it takes you to get there.
__mins driving to your place
About Luscombe Maye, South Brent
6 Fore Street, South Brent, TQ10 9BQ
At Luscombe Maye our goal is to exceed your expectations as our clients. Indeed, this has been an important part of our work since the firm was established back in 1873. Nowadays, much of our business is repeat work for existing clients or based on referrals from satisfied customers. We feel we are well on the way to achieving our goal, but there is always more to be done.
Luscombe Maye has considerable expertise in all aspects of the property market: Town, village, rural, waterside and country property are the backbone of our business. You can be sure of receiving sound advice, and a personal, courteous and professional service when you choose Luscombe Maye.
Our seven offices work as a team across South Devon, while our Rural Professionals work further a field, in Cornwall and across Devon.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, our customer care and our proactivity, so whatever your property needs, you will find us passionate about you, the customer, and your property.
Your mortgage
Notes
Staying secure when looking for property
Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.
Visit our security centre to find out moreDisclaimer - Property reference S1047816. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Luscombe Maye, South Brent. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited. **This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.
Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.