Fore Street, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4LB

Located in the heart of the desirable South Hams village of Aveton Gifford, this well-presented two-bedroom mid-terrace cottage offers character, comfort, and convenient village living—just a short drive from Kingsbridge and the South Devon coast.

 
Key Features:
Two bedrooms, including loft-conversion second bedroom
Open-plan living space with under-stairs storage
Modern fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob and extractor
Bright living area with rear access to courtyard
Family bathroom with bath and shower over
Electric heating and double glazing throughout
Private rear courtyard and access to shared communal courtyard
Free village car park nearby
Council Tax Band: B
 
Inside:
Entering the property, a small hallway leads to stairs to the first floor and a door into the open-plan living space. The kitchen is fitted with a small range of wall and floor units and includes an integrated oven, hob and extractor fan. The lounge area has an electric heater, window overlooking the rear courtyard, and a rear door with courtyard access. There is also useful under-stairs storage.

Upstairs, the main bedroom is a generous double with built-in storage housing the hot water tank, and a window to the rear. The family bathroom includes a bath with electric shower over, WC, and hand basin.

A further staircase leads to the second bedroom. This room features a skylight and additional storage into the eaves.

 
Outside
To the rear is a small private courtyard, ideal for seating or container gardening, with access to a further shared courtyard. While the property does not have designated parking, a free village car park is located just a short walk away.

 
Connectivity & Services
Broadband: Superfast fibre broadband is available in the area (subject to provider and package).
Mobile Signal: Good mobile coverage from major networks including EE, Vodafone and O2. Signal strength may vary indoors depending on provider.
Flood Risk: The property lies within a village where some areas are in an Environment Agency flood risk zone due to proximity to the River Avon. This property is not known to have a recent history of flooding, but prospective tenants are advised to make their own enquiries via gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk.
 
About Aveton Gifford
Aveton Gifford is a charming and well-connected South Hams village located at the head of the Avon estuary. It offers a well-stocked community-run shop with post office, an excellent primary school, and the welcoming Fisherman’s Rest pub. The village is surrounded by scenic countryside and estuary walks and is within easy reach of the stunning beaches at Bantham and Bigbury-on-Sea.

Kingsbridge is just 3 miles away, offering a wider range of shops, amenities, and secondary schooling.

Tenant Fees
In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, no fees are payable by tenants for setting up a tenancy on this property.

Permitted payments may include:

A holding deposit (equivalent to one week’s rent) to reserve the property while referencing checks and tenancy agreements are completed
A security deposit (up to five weeks’ rent if the annual rent is under £50,000)
Rent
Utilities and services (such as electricity, water, broadband, council tax, and TV licence)
Charges for defaulting on the tenancy (e.g. lost keys, late payment of rent)
Charges for variations to the tenancy requested by the tenant (e.g. adding a tenant), capped at £50 or reasonable costs
A fee for early termination of the tenancy, if initiated by the tenant
 
Holding Deposit – Important Information
A holding deposit (up to one week’s rent) is required to reserve the property while referencing is undertaken. This will be deducted from your first month's rent or returned—unless one of the following applies:

The holding deposit may be retained if:

The tenant provides false or misleading information which materially affects their suitability to rent the property (e.g. false income, employment, or credit history)
The tenant fails a Right to Rent check
The tenant withdraws from the proposed tenancy after paying the deposit
The tenant fails to take reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy agreement (e.g. not responding to reasonable requests for information or delaying the process unreasonably)
All terms will be fully explained prior to any deposit being taken, and all handling will be in line with the Tenant Fees Act 2019.