Tuckenhay, Totnes

DESCRIPTION 

Turvey presents a rare and very special opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored waterside home in one of Devon’s most sought-after creekside villages. Set on the banks of the River Harbourne, which connects with the River Dart, this handsome stone-built property has been meticulously renovated by the current owners. The result is a home of charm and simple elegance, where original heritage features blend seamlessly with modern comfort, offering a space that is simple, elegant and cosy.

The setting is exceptional: around a third of an acre of established gardens lead gently to the water’s edge, with approximately 100 metres of private river frontage. Here, life moves at a different pace, defined by tranquillity, natural beauty, and the ever-changing rhythms of the tide. Whether launching a kayak from the garden, enjoying produce from the riverside vegetable beds, or sitting quietly to watch the light shift across the woodland beyond, Turvey offers a lifestyle of rare quality.

A further highlight is the remarkable outbuilding, created from the village’s original lime kilns, now Grade II listed. With their stone arches they add a distinctive historic feature and provide versatile space for storage or imaginative use (subject to consents).

Just a short stroll from two well-loved waterside inns, and with Totnes and Dartmouth within easy reach, Turvey combines the romance of creekside living with superb accessibility and all year round community.

Arranged over three floors, the accommodation enjoys well-proportioned rooms and a warm, timeless charm.

A traditional entrance hall leads to a light-filled dining room and a sitting room with an open fire and views across the gardens to the creek.  The kitchen, beautifully crafted with bespoke cabinetry and cleverly built into part of one the original lime kiln, is full of character, its curved wall a striking reminder of the building’s past.  On the first floor is a generous bathroom, immaculately finished with roll-top bath, separate shower, and delightful river views, along with a double bedroom.  The top floor offers two further elegant double bedrooms and a well-appointed shower room.
 
Outside the gardens, extending to approximately 0.35 acres, are a haven for wildlife. With gently sloping lawns, riverside vegetable beds, a greenhouse, and mature planting, they are both beautiful and productive. The property enjoys long river frontage, with ample space for waterside enjoyment and potential for a slipway (subject to the necessary consents).

The striking Grade II listed lime kilns stand as a reminder of Tuckenhay’s historic past and provide an architectural focal point as well as practical storage. Behind, a track leads up to a natural vantage point above the trees, offering another perspective over this enchanting setting.

Parking is generous, with room for several vehicles. Potential garage utilising limekiln off drive. 

Services:  Mains electricity, water, and drainage. Electric heating. According to Ofcom, superfast broadband and likely mobile coverage available.

Directions:  From Totnes, follow signs for Ashprington and Tuckenhay. At Ashprington Cross, turn right toward Tuckenhay and Cornworthy. Descend the hill, cross the bridge by the Waterman’s Arms, and continue into the village. Turvey is on the left, just before The Maltsters Arms.  What3Words -   

The village of Tuckenhay sits alongside the Harbourne River (Bow Creek), a tidal Dart tributary, and is a pretty village between Ashprington and Cornworthy. Tuckenhay has two well known inns serving good food and there are also good pubs at Ashprington and Cornworthy.   Sharpham Vineyard and Restaurant are nearby. The mediaeval town of Totnes with independent shops, good facilities and a mainline station is 4 miles away and Dartmoor, the South Hams and the glorious South Devon coast are all within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION 

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Verified Material Information

Council Tax band: G
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: Standard brick and block construction
Energy Performance rating: F
Number and types of room: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: None is installed.
Heating features: None
Broadband: FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - OK, Three - Poor, EE - Poor
Parking: Driveway
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: Attached Limekilns G2
Restrictions - Conservation Area:
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: Yes
Historical flooding: No
Flood defences: No
Coastal erosion risk: Yes
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: None
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Loft access: Yes - insulated and unboarded, accessed by: Ladder 

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