Brook Cottage, Chillington

An Utterly Charming Period Cottage in a Prime Village Setting. 

This delightful semi-detached cottage is brimming with period charm and boasts high curb appeal, standing proudly in the sought after village of Chillington.

Upon entering through the welcoming porch, with space for coats and shoes, you step into the living room. The large inglenook fireplace with an exposed stone wall houses a large wood-burning stove, creating the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy cosy evenings.

The kitchen and dining area is a true highlight, modernised with thoughtful design while staying true to the character of the home. It features integrated appliances, including an oven, air fryer oven, and warming oven, as well as a pantry/larder space and underfloor heating for added comfort. Exposed timbers, a beautiful bay window, and stylish shutters throughout the ground floor further enhance its charm. Off the kitchen, a practical utility area provides access to the rear garden.

Upstairs, three characterful bedrooms offer a cosy and inviting retreat, complemented by a well-appointed family shower room.

Outside, the enclosed rear garden is a peaceful sun trap, perfect for basking in the sun or entertaining. The property also benefits from driveway parking.

Recently upgraded with solar thermal panels and high heat retention storage heaters, the cottage now boasts an impressive EPC C rating, a rare and valuable feature for a period home.

Brook Cottage (3 bedrooms, £450,000) and Brookside (2 bedrooms, £350,000) are available for sale individually or together, offering a unique 'next door' opportunity—ideal for a home office setup, rental income, or other business venture. This flexible arrangement could also be perfect for multi-generational living, allowing families to stay close while supporting elderly relatives in maintaining an independent lifestyle. The village of Chillington  benefits from an excellent Health Centre which further supports this aim.

The highly sought after village of Chillington has its own amenities including a community centre, playing fields with children’s play area, community orchard, post office and health centre. There is a primary school in the neighbouring village of Stokenham which is rated outstanding by Ofsted and fine parish churches in Stokenham and Sherford. The village is conveniently placed for easy access to Start Bay, Salcombe and Dart estuaries, renowned for their sailing, and is also close to the beautiful South Devon coastline where there is a marvellous selection of beaches and coves, spectacular rugged cliffs and headlands all linked by the South West Coast path. The market town of Kingsbridge lies some 5 miles or so to the West. The historic naval town of Dartmouth is just a little further in the opposite direction. This home offers the chance to enjoy village life with easy access to the coast.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

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Verified Material Information

Council tax band: C

Tenure: Freehold

Property type: House

Property construction: Standard form

Electricity supply: Mains electricity

Solar Panels: Yes

Other electricity sources: No

Water supply: Mains water supply

Sewerage: Mains

Heating: High Retention Storage Heaters 

Heating features: Double glazing, Night storage, Underfloor heating, Wood burner, and Solar thermal

Broadband: FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet)

Mobile coverage: O2 - Great, Vodafone - Great, Three - Good, EE - Great

Parking: Driveway

Building safety issues: No

Restrictions - Listed Building: No

Restrictions - Conservation Area: Yes

Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None

Public right of way: No

Long-term area flood risk: Yes

Coastal erosion risk: No

Planning permission issues: No

Accessibility and adaptations: None

Coal mining area: No

Non-coal mining area: Yes

Energy Performance rating: C

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Flood Risk Context

The property is situated in an area that the Environment Agency identifies as having a long-term flood risk. The original flood modelling was carried out when the brook running through the area was an open ditch across a meadow, prior to the construction of Brooklea. At that time, surface water runoff may have been less controlled.

Since then, several significant mitigation measures have been implemented:

The brook has been culverted and is currently undergoing further improvements upstream
- The development of Brooklea introduced a Sustainable Drainage System (SUDS), which manages surface water and controls discharge rates
- The local council has upgraded drainage infrastructure in recent years, enlarging drain entry points and pipes in the road opposite the cottages to prevent surface water build-up
- Additionally, residents in the village are proactive in keeping the drains clear of debris
The current EA data may not highlight or reflect these improvements. The current owners have lived at the property for four years and report that, even during periods of very heavy rainfall, there have been no issues with flooding.