Brook Street, Kingsbridge

A splendid Grade II listed cottage, set in the heart of the village of Slapton, with a plethora of traditional features throughout. Beautifully finished accommodation that includes a sitting room, kitchen dining room, three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a private parking space. Pet by negotiation. EPC: Band F. Tenant Fees Apply.

Situation - Slapton is considered to be one of the most charming and desirable villages in the South Hams and is almost equi-distant between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. The village has a thriving local community, two excellent pubs, a well-stocked general store, village hall, chapel and C13th church. It is just a few minutes walk from Slapton Sands and is also known for the internationally famous Slapton Ley Nature Reserve.

The South West coast path is easily accessible and takes in some of the most spectacular scenery the region has to offer. The nearby town of Kingsbridge is a popular market town which itself lies at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary and offers an excellent range of shops, local services and facilities. There is much in the area to satisfy the sports person, including a Sports Centre with indoor swimming pool, walking, horse riding paddle boarding and trout fishing as well as several excellent golf courses within easy reach. This estuary town is further enhanced by its enviable location and sublime microclimate which enables a wealth of outdoor activities and good living.

Accommodation - Maple Cottage is mainly of cob construction and is full of traditional features, with exposed trusses, wooden floors, inglenook fireplace and a traditional farmhouse style kitchen. The kitchen diner is a beautiful room with a traditional slate flag floor, a range of freestanding units, inset butler sink, stone inglenook fireplace, spaces for appliances. The sitting room is a particularly charming room, with exposed floorboards, beams, inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove, window seat to the front and inset shelving. Door leads out to the rear passage way, an ideal boot room, with additional storage and drying space along with a WC/Cloakroom. Steep stairs lead up to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom with pine latch doors and exposed trusses. The family bathroom is well-finished with a vanity sink, WC and bath with shower over, heated towel rail, cupboard.

Outside - One designated parking space which is just down the lane from the cottage.

Services - Mains water, drainage, electricity with electric heaters and wood burning stove.
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Superfast: Download 69 Mbps, Upload 16 Mbps.
Ofcom predicted limited mobile coverage for voice and data: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.
Council Tax Band: B

Agent Note - The EPC is exempt under Regulation 24.

Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.

Directions - From Kingsbridge take the A379 out towards Stokenham & Torcross. Enter the village of Slapton from the Torcross line and continue through the village until you reach the sharp bend just before The Queens Arms pub, drop down the lane in front of you and follow the road all the way round and then up, as if you are leaving the village. Take the last turning on your right and follow the lane down the hill and round to your left where Maple Cottage will be found on the left hand side.

Letting - The property is available to let on an assured shorthold tenancy for 6 months plus, furnished. RENT: £1,200.00 pcm exclusive of all charges. Pets considered. Where the agreed let permits pets the RENT will be £1,250.00. DEPOSIT: £1,384.00, returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). References required, viewings strictly through the agents.

Tenant Protection - Stags is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme. In addition, Stags is a member of ARLA Propertymark, RICS and Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

Holding Deposit & Tenant Fees - This is to reserve a property. The Holding Deposit (equivalent of one weeks rent) will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to Rent check, provide materially significant false information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Renters Right Bill - Although a date for the implementation has yet to be announced, the forthcoming Renters Right Bill is set to introduce a range of important changes to how residential tenancies are conducted and managed.
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