Totnes Road, Strete

Hartley Cottage is a beautifully renovated two-bedroom home set in the highly sought-after coastal village of Strete. Blending classic character with contemporary style (inc air sourced electric heat pump for both central heating and hot water), the property has been renovated throughout and is now finished and presented beautifully, offering a truly turn-key opportunity for those seeking an elegant full-time residence or an effortlessly chic holiday home.

The generous open-plan living and dining space extends to 23ft and features timber flooring, deep window sills and a feature wood burner, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The beautifully crafted kitchen combines traditional charm with modern convenience, complete with Minerva work surfaces, stone flooring, a Belfast sink, built-in appliances and a stable door opening to the garden. An adjoining utility area provides further storage and practical workspace.

Upstairs, two lovely double bedrooms offer vaulted ceilings with exposed trusses, creating bright, airy spaces with undeniable character. The luxurious family bathroom enhances the sense of quality with a freestanding cast-iron bath, expansive walk-in shower and attractive exposed stonework.

Outside to the front the cottage is accessed across a small paved courtyard and to the side is a delightful walled garden with some mature planting, a small lawned area and pretty pebbled patio, while a useful storage area from the living space adds further practicality.

Stylish, welcoming and beautifully presented, Hartley Cottage captures the essence of refined coastal living in one of the area’s most desirable villages.

Note: There is a shared alleyway at the rear of the property with a right of access.

The coastal village of Strete is approximately 5 miles west of the historic port of Dartmouth, located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Village facilities include a post office/stores, pub and church. The nearby coastal footpath provides access to beautiful beaches including Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands, a shingle bar stretching almost three miles to the village of Torcross. Slapton Ley, a large freshwater lake and National Nature Reserve, runs parallel to the beach.