Totnes

Mileages

Buckfastleigh (7.7 miles) approximately, Ashburton (8.5 miles) approximately, Newton Abbot (9.4 miles) approximately, Plymouth (23.1 miles) approximately, Torbay (9.7 miles) approximately, Exeter (29.6 miles) approximately, via Devon Expressway/A38. London Paddington via Totnes Train Station approx. 2.45 hours).

Situation

Tucked away off Fore Street. Totnes is one of Devon's gems, full of colour and character, which stems from a rich cultural, historical and archaeological heritage. The facilities include a hospital, a wide range of good local schools, two supermarkets, interesting range of independent shops and galleries together with riverside walks, the Guild Hall, churches and its very own Norman Castle.

There is a mainline railway station to London Paddington. Totnes allows easy communication with the rest of the country, the A38 Devon expressway is approximately 6 miles away, allowing speedy access to the cities of Exeter and Plymouth and the country beyond. The coastal area of Torbay is also within 8 miles away.

Description

The property originally dating back to the fourteenth century and has in the past been significantly improved and an extension added by a previous owner. The particular features are the exposed stonework and wooden floors. Good sized wall garden with terrace, mature trees and hexagonal garden studio with patio. Offering master bedroom ensuite with built-in cupboards. Superb Totnes hideaway.

Accommodation

Entering in through a shared walkway leading to the front door opening into the inner hallway which is tiled throughout to the kitchen. Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. The flexible built-in kitchen with dining area with stone floor, exposed wooden floors in the dining area. With bespoke solid wooden undercounter units with solid marble type worktops with built-in undercounter electric oven. Four ring gas hob. Sink and drainer with mixer tap. Enjoying plenty of natural light from the roof lights spanning the length of the kitchen area. Plenty of space for a dining table with a useful understairs pantry/storage. Rear hall with wooden floor and space for a desk.

Accommodation Continued

Bedroom Four/office with window overlooking the front courtyard. Useful understairs cupboard with slate/stone floor. Impressive sitting room with exposed floorboards, inset spotlights, four panel Bi-fold door opening out onto the superb terrace with steps leading up to the garden area.

Stairs rise from the rear hall to the first floor.

First Floor

Enjoying plenty of natural light from the four panelled roof light. First floor landing with exposed original stone wall. Storage cupboard with boiler room. Master Bedroom and ensuite with fully tiled walk-in shower. Hand wash basin, W.C. and velux window. Bedroom with exposed floorboards. Vaulted ceiling. Useful built-in cupboards. Two velux windows and large window with views over the enclosed rear walled garden. Bedroom Two with window overlooking the internal courtyard. Space for wardrobes and draws. Rear hall with exposed original floorboards. Bathroom with bath and central mixer tap. Hand wash basin and wall hung W.C. Inset spotlights. Useful double cupboard housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. Stairs rise to the second floor.

Second Floor

Bedroom Three with vaulted ceiling and two roof lights. The room does have restricted head height to the W.C., hand wash basin and bath with roof light.

Gardens and Outside

The garden has some mature planting with fig, walnut and olive trees and a magnolia tree. A hexagonal garden room/studio with electricity and benefits from its own fuse board and water supply, this would make an ideal entertaining space or home office. There is a useful cat flap to the rear garden through the wall from the sitting room.

Council Tax

Banding D.

Tenure

Freehold.

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy rating C.

Services

Mains electricity. Mains water. Gas central heating.

Viewing

By telephone appointment through Rendells Estate Agents.

Local Authority

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE.

Directions

From Rendells Office continue up Fore Street to the arch and the entrance is to the lower side of the Fusion shop on the right-hand side.