Ivy Lane, Dartmouth, Devon

An attractive double-fronted cottage, offering almost 500 sq ft of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. Ivy Cottage is one of the few properties in Dartmouth to boast a private courtyard garden. Located in a tucked-away position, the cottage is moments from the harbour and the River Dart and near to town centre amenities.

Ivy Cottage features elegant neutral décor throughout and sensitively combines modern amenities with period features including large sash windows that provide a wealth of natural light. The cottage is configured to provide an easily maintainable living and entertaining environment, making it ideal for use as a holiday home or holiday let or as a primary residence.

The accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall with built-in seating, through to the part-vaulted dual aspect kitchen which has exposed wooden flooring and is fitted with a range of country-style cream wall and base units, complementary wooden work surfaces, wood-lined splashbacks and modern integrated appliances. The kitchen also benefits from bespoke shelving, built-in seating, storage, space for a small dining table and a door to the courtyard. Also on the ground floor is a contemporary shower room. Stairs rise from the entrance hall to a small first floor landing, giving access to a spacious 15 ft sitting room with a vaulted ceiling with an exposed limewashed A-frame beam and a whitewashed exposed brick fireplace with woodburning stove. The accommodation is completed by a principal double bedroom with a whitewashed exposed brick fireplace and useful fitted storage.

Ivy Cottage benefits from a courtyard garden which is a hard-to-find treasure in Dartmouth. Tucked away in a peaceful position the garden is a truly magical spot providing excellent space for relaxing and al fresco dining. There is a well-stocked raised shrub bed with a specimen olive tree and a useful log store. The cottage is accessed via a secure pedestrian gate.

Dartmouth is a highly desirable town, set on the western bank of the River Dart estuary in the beautiful South Devon National Landscape. The town offers a wide range of amenities, including two supermarkets, a leisure centre, boutique shopping and a variety of restaurants, cafés and bars, as well as primary and secondary schooling. Dartmouth also hosts a range of annual events including a Royal Regatta with boat races, markets and fun fairs together with beer, music and food festivals. The picturesque town is an ideal setting for sailing and water sports, lying on the River Dart, close to the estuary and the south Devon coastline, while there are plenty of other leisure activities, including coastal walking and several good golf courses nearby. The towns ferry service offers crossings to Kingswear, with easy onward travel towards Brixham, Paignton and Torquay, while Totnes is around 11 miles away with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Paddington. Within 15 miles, the A38 provides routes towards Exeter and Plymouth.

Local Authority: South Hams District Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage.
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Council Tax: Band B
EPC Rating: D
Restricted right of Way: The neighbouring property has a restricted right of way through the courtyard. Further information is available from the vendors' agent.
Wayleaves and easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not