Riverside, Shaldon, TQ14

An idyllically positioned and charming Grade II Listed cottage with a wonderful courtyard style garden set quite literally a stone’s throw away from the sandy beach and a short and level walk away from the village amenities.

Description

Tudor Cottage, currently knows as Beachside Cottage is one of Shaldon’s landmark properties, being a Grade II listed period residence in a beachside setting with double bow windows on the front elevation and a wonderful walled courtyard style garden, perfect for entertaining and observing activities on the estuary.  The accommodation is rich in character and charm and there are good views towards the estuary from the principal rooms and the outside spaces.  The property has generated good income from holiday letting in recent years, largely due to the unique appeal and setting of this idyllic residence.

 From the beautiful courtyard style garden, a paved entrance area is approached which leads to an open, part glazed entrance porch with panelling and an external light. A panel and part glazed entrance door opens to the.….

Sitting/Dining Room

A welcoming space, rich in character with the sitting and dining areas being separated by a centrally set staircase with feature balustrades which rises to the first floor. There is feature timber effect flooring throughout this space and textured ceilings with beams. The sitting area has a front facing, sliding sash bow window taking in good views towards the Teign Estuary, Teignmouth Harbour and parts of Teignmouth beyond. There is a feature fireplace with a raised hearth, an inset pebble effect gas fire and a carved timber surround. There is feature panelling and an original shelved recess with a cupboard below. Radiator.

The dining area also has a sliding sash, bow window taking in wonderful views towards the Teign Estuary and towards Teignmouth back beach, there is an under stairs storage cupboard, a radiator and a shelved recess.

From the dining area a doorway opens to the…...

Kitchen

The galley style kitchen has ceramic floor tiles and a good range of floor and wall mounted units with attractive cupboard door and drawer fronts and a large area of laminate, roll edge worksurface with feature tiled surrounds. There is an inset single drainer, stainless steel sink unit and a built-in four ring gas hob with a built-in oven and space for a fridge beneath. Further appliance space, recessed cupboards and a sloping ceiling with beams and extractor fan. A part glazed stable door opens to the outside, spotlights, radiator and coat hooks.

A door opens to the….

Shower Room

With ceramic floor tiles, a textured and beamed ceiling and extractor fan. There is a three-piece suite with feature tile surrounds, comprising a shower cubicle with Myra shower, a pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. Radiator, ceramic floor tiles and an opaque glazed window. A wall mounted boiler supplies hot water and central heating.

There is a small first floor landing area with panel doors opening to…..

Bedroom One

A wonderful space with a front facing, sliding sash bow window taking in truly breathtaking views towards the nearby Estuary foreshore and across the Teign Estuary taking in a broad sweep of Teignmouth back beach, Teignmouth Harbour and the hills above Teignmouth. There is also an open recessed wardrobe with a hanging rail.

Bedroom Two

Another lovely room with a pine panelled ceiling and a front facing, sliding sash bow window, also taking in outstanding views across the Teign Estuary towards the back beach as described. There is a shelved recess, a radiator and a built-in cupboard/wardrobe with a folding door.

Outside

A particular feature of beachside cottage is the wonderful courtyard style garden which provides the perfect spot to enjoy the views and the seasonal bustle the beach, quay and the Clipper Cafe. The garden is paved and laid to hardstanding and is enclosed by high rendered walling. A full height cast iron gate leads out onto Riverside. There are areas of raised bedding, well stocked with shrubs and flowering plants, along with an outside water tap. The garden provides ample space for an outside table and chairs and patio furniture, and it’s perfectly set for al fresco entertaining.

Agents Note

The property is currently run as a holiday letting business and is therefore commercially rated rather than banded for Council Tax.