Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7

A delightful Grade II listed thatched cottage in the heart of Thurlestone. A picture-postcard, “chocolate-box” home with charming period character and a gorgeous south-facing courtyard terrace.

DISTANCES (approximate)
Kingsbridge 5 miles
Totnes 16 miles
A38 15 miles

FEATURES
Entrance lobby, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, two double bedrooms, one en suite shower room, family bathroom. South-facing courtyard terrace.

LOCATION
Thurlestone village is a bustling community and one of the most sought-after villages in South Hams. The village offers a spectacular links golf course, an award-winning hotel, a village pub, a post office and well-stocked village shop, a primary school and a church. Vince Cottage is in the heart of this beautiful village and only a few minutes’ walk from the glorious sandy beaches and the coastal paths which lead along the headlands to Bantham, Hope Cove and Salcombe. About a mile further on is the larger beach at South Milton, which is National Trust owned and home to the renowned Beach House seafood and take away pop-up. The nearby market town of Kingsbridge offers a good range of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, a medical centre, a leisure centre and a cinema. Totnes (16 miles) offers a regular main line train service to London, Paddington in about 2hrs 40 mins.

THE PROPERTY
Set in the centre of the much-loved village of Thurlestone, Vine Ccottage is within easy reach of village amenities and the glorious South Devon coastline. Thurlestone is prized for its coastal walks, beaches and village atmosphere, making Vine Cottage an ideal bolt hole or permanent home for those seeking a beachside lifestyle. Arranged over 3 half levels, the ground floor comprises the entrance lobby which opens into a bright, vaulted kitchen and dining room, fitted with a range of units and integral appliances including a hob, oven, fridge and washing machine. From the kitchen, a door leads to the enclosed south-facing courtyard. Also on this floor is a bedroom and a bathroom. The sitting room is on the lower level, and features a wood-burning stove, a window seat, and a door to the front. The first floor comprises a double bedroom with well-appointed en suite shower room.

OUTSIDE
A particular feature of Vine Cottage is the south-facing courtyard, which is a true delight. It is enclosed with stone walling, affording total privacy, and is neatly arranged with raised stone beds and well-stocked planting. The door leads from the kitchen making it an idyllic al fresco dining terrace.

DIRECTIONS (Postcode TQ7 3NJ)
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Take the A381 from the Bantham roundabout towards Salcombe, taking the first right-hand turn towards Thurlestone. Once in the village, pass the primary school and continue into the village. Vine Cottage will be found a short way along on the right, before reaching the village stores.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Tenure: Freehold, Grade II listed.

Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity. Electric heating and wood-burning stove.

Tax Band: B

EPC Rating: D

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

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, carpets and curtains, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office: .

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.