Speculation Cottages, Underhay, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8

This delightful, light-filled, detached cottage dating back to the mid-1800s offers a unique blend of character and contemporary comfort. With period features including exposed stone walls, a multi-fuel burner, and partially exposed wooden roof trusses, the property radiates charm and warmth. The addition of a recent kitchen extension enhances this further, offering a stunning through view to the garden from the moment you step inside the cottage. The spacious, family-sized kitchen, with dedicated dining and snug areas, seamlessly connects the main living space to the outdoors. The bi-folding doors open wide, creating a natural flow between the home and garden, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining, and offering a wonderful blend of modern convenience and relaxed, open living. The beautifully appointed Shaker-style kitchen exudes cottage charm, featuring a range of integrated appliances, ample cupboard storage, and open shelving that enhances its character and functionality. Thoughtfully designed, it blends timeless style with the inviting atmosphere of a traditional cottage kitchen.
Steps from the kitchen lead down to a door that opens into a practical, yet intriguing utility room, ideal for housing appliances and offering ample storage for household cleaning essentials—an incredibly functional and versatile space. The inviting lounge, with its attractive stone wall and multi-fuel burner, serves as the heart of the home, offering a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, enhanced further by a charming bay window with window seat and the character of stripped pine floorboards. Adjacent to this, the light-filled study/reading nook provides a versatile space perfect for a home office, a tranquil reading corner, or a music room. Beyond this is a generous entrance porch, perfect for storing muddy boots, coats, and dog beds—a welcoming spot to pause after a peaceful walk through the nearby woodlands and along the river. Just a short stroll away, you’ll find Ben’s Farm Shop, where you can indulge in a comforting hot chocolate, the perfect end to your walk home before relaxing by the fire.
The accommodation is designed with family living in mind, offering three double bedrooms, two bathrooms. The principal bedroom, set in the thoughtfully converted loft space, enjoys beautiful southerly views across the surrounding countryside along with its own ensuite shower room. The family bathroom, featuring a roll-top bath with a rainfall shower overhead, along with a period-style WC and basin, has been carefully designed to offer a relaxing and functional space for all.

Outside
The garden is a real highlight, benefiting from a lovely, sunny aspect that fills the space with light throughout the day. A charming courtyard, warmed by the morning sun, greets you as you approach the entrance porch. Just off the kitchen, a decked area provides the perfect spot for al-fresco dining, while the large, level lawn offers plenty of room for family enjoyment. A neatly positioned slate-roofed log store adds to the charm of the garden. At the far end of the garden, a generous garden room offers a versatile space, ideal for a home office, gym, or yoga studio and the adjoining decking creates further space for entertaining. Subject to planning, there is also potential to add an ancillary pod here for extra accommodation if desired. There is elapsed planning permission for parking and a garage.

Location
The property is ideally located within the charming South Hams village of Yealmpton, just seven miles from Plymouth; a fantastic riverside village with easy access to the city. Yealmpton is exceptionally well-served with local amenities, including a GP Health Centre, dentist, post office, general store, and popular cafes, Chinese takeaway, and public houses. Ben’s Farm Shop is a very short walk from the property, with a butcher’s counter offering a full range of fresh organic meat, delicatessen, fresh fish, and a farm shop stocked with a wide range of provisions. In addition, their café provides the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or coffee with friends. Sitting just behind Ben's Farm Shop is a little Venture Oasis - an OFSTED Outstanding Kindergarten. Inspired by the Scandinavian approach to education and a passion for the benefits of autonomous outdoor learning, the preschool has the whole of Yealmpton's Kitley Estate and its woodlands to explore, and on Fridays they decamp to the spectacular Mothecombe Beach.
For schooling, Yealmpton Primary School has been rated 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features by Ofsted, and the property falls within the catchment area for both Ivybridge Community College, which is rated 'Outstanding,' as well as Coombe Dean Secondary School in Elburton, with buses available from the village to both.
Outdoor Activities and Local Attractions
Yealmpton’s proximity to the picturesque yachting havens of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo alongside the River Yealm and the stunning sandy coves at Mothecombe Beach, as well as the beaches along the South Devon coastline make it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. Yealmpton is within a riparian parish enabling you to apply for a mooring with the River Yealm Harbour Authority for a mooring on the River Yealm. Yealmpton has fabulous riverside walks, leading to the stunning Yealm Estuary from the property's doorstep and connecting to a myriad of public footpaths to explore the beautiful South Hams. The Ocean City of Plymouth offers excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including the Plymouth Life Centre, The Theatre Royal, The Box Museum, and superb watersports facilities in Plymouth Sound. Dartmoor National Park and several golf courses are also within easy reach.

This is a home that truly offers the best of both worlds, a unique blend of character and contemporary comfort — all within a short walk of essential village amenities and the vibrant city of Plymouth. If you are looking for a cosy cottage, with a very generous garden, in one of South Devon’s most desirable locations, this property is not to be missed.

PARKING
On-street parking is available outside the property.

SERVICES
All mains services, gas, water and electricity are available from the property

TENURE
Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND - D
Local Authority: South Hams District Council

EPC RATING: D

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