Glebe Field, Thurlestone, Kingsbridge

An rare opportunity to purchase a well presented semi-detached three bedroom bungalow in the highly sought-after village of Thurlestone, occupying a larger-than-average plot with a generous wrap-around garden, driveway and single garage. Freehold sale. Council Tax Band D. EPC E.

Situation - Thurlestone is a beautiful coastal village with one of the most dramatic coastlines in South Devon and well worth exploring. Originally a tiny coastal hamlet, Thurlestone is now home to a gloriously sited 4* hotel, a popular 18-hole golf course, excellent primary school, post office / village store and a variety of accommodation for permanent residents and visitors alike.

There are 2 beaches in Thurlestone, Thurlestone Beach provides a beautifully clean area for swimming, surfing or rock-pooling. Meanwhile South Milton Sands is also popular with paddle boarders and families all year round. Nearby is Bantham Beach which has a pretty estuary and dunes to explore just a mile away.

The village takes its name from the impressive coastal rock formation Thurlestone Rock - an arch shaped rock just off the main Thurlestone beach.

Description - Understood to have been built in 1966, the property has been a wonderful and well-located home for the vendor’s 38 years of ownership. The bungalow enjoys all-day sunshine from the gardens which wrap around all three sides. The a superb south-facing conservatory/garden room was added to the rear, expanding the floor area and creating an excellent, all-year-round reception space with delightful views over the garden. The single garage was also added, reflecting the benefit of the larger plot.

Accommodation - The property can be accessed from a path across the garden from the rear garage, leading into the conservatory/garden room.

From Glebe Field, a gate to the northern side opens to a path bisecting the lawn and leading to the entrance hall. From here, a door opens into a large sitting/dining room with oversized picture windows providing attractive garden views, together with a stone fireplace (currently fitted with an electric fire). The hall also provides access to bedroom 3 (currently used as a study), two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate airing cupboard. The principal bedroom enjoys views over the front garden and benefits from two built-in wardrobes and fitted storage.

The well-fitted kitchen leads from the hall and includes a range of base and eye-level units, together with a part-glazed door. There is an oil-fired Rayburn providing central heating and hot water, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and space for an under-counter refrigerator. A door from the kitchen leads into the conservatory/garden room, where sliding patio doors open onto the rear patio.

Outside - The gardens are a significant feature and have been well maintained, with a good variety of established shrubs and trees including magnolia, azalea, camellia and fruit trees. The garden extends beyond the garage, with a path leading to the greenhouse and vegetable beds, and there are some views across towards the other side of the valley.

To the front of the property is a driveway/parking area, together with a single prefabricated garage.

Services - Oil-fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. According to Ofcom there is good mobile reception and up to Superfast broadband available.

Agents Note - 1. The property and its adjoining semi-detached neighbour are subject to a restrictive covenant prohibiting any alterations to the current roof height.
2. Please note the vendor will remove the cherry tree from the centre of the front lawn, along with a small number of shrubs.

Directions - On the approach into Thurlestone, Glebe Field is found on the left, shortly after the Parish Hall. The property is located immediately in front of you at the end of the road. Continue straight on, keeping Mandalay on your left. The single garage is located at the end.

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