Coffinswell

This CHARACTER COUNTRY HOME is set in a picture post card village amidst rolling Devon hills and a beautiful private garden, landscaped with gravelled perimeter pathways, central lawn, and an abundance of mature shrubs and trees. A cherished home for our client’s family approaching 45 years, ‘The Small House’ differs to its namesake, affording spacious accommodation which has been lovingly enhanced by our clients to include a recently fitted kitchen, bathroom, carpets, conservation minded double glazing, and complete redecoration throughout.

Occupying a glorious semi-rural position, Coffinswell is an archetypal South Devon village, nestled between the coastal towns of Torquay, market town of Newton Abbot, and estuary town of Shaldon. The house is situated in the heart of the village, just a short saunter to the thatched Linny Inn, and historic Church of St Bartholemew’s.

OWNER'S INSIGHT

“The Small House has been a much loved family home for almost 45 years, with my parents having moved to Coffinswell from the neighbouring village of Daccombe. Their love of gardening was not just a passion but a way of life, many countless happy hours have gone into shaping the garden into a peaceful, beautiful space to enjoy through every season. This home has been a place of tranquillity, a place to slow down and appreciate nature. You’re never far from community life, with the heart of Coffinswell centred around the historic 12th century Church and a popular 14th century Linny Inn pub and restaurant serving superb food just under a ten-minute walk away. The Small House has given our family a truly special lifestyle, and perfect for anyone looking for a calm environment to bring up children, a quiet retreat for retirement, or a peaceful base for working from home away from city life. We will be leaving behind cherished memories but it is time for a new owner to create new ones."

STEP INSIDE

A glazed entrance door opens into a welcoming reception hall with understairs storage and a cloakroom with vanity unit and WC. The sitting room features an exposed brick fireplace with fitted shelving to either side, and a south easterly orientated window. Patio doors connect the garden room with glazed surround, roof light, and external French doors linking to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has country cream shaker-style units with woodblock effect worktops and sink. Provision for a dishwasher or washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer. An Aga (currently not operational) remains in situ, with a door and side window accessing the side elevation and boiler, and a further window to the road side. The dining room is open to the conservatory, creating a beautifully light living space. The conservatory is timber framed with double glazing, quarry tiled floor and French doors opening onto the driveway and garden.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the reception hall, a turned staircase rises to the first-floor landing, featuring a window overlooking the gardens and a linen cupboard with slatted shelving. The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with attractive garden views, complemented by two further double bedrooms. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with rain head shower and body spray over, basin and WC, along with a ladder-style heated towel rail and obscure glazed window.

STEP OUSIDE

The property is approached via Old Rectory Lane, where a private gravelled drive leads to a block-paved parking area and single garage with double doors and window. A particular highlight of The Small House is its beautiful, park-like garden, thoughtfully landscaped with a gravel pathway winding around the perimeter. The grounds are enclosed by mature hedged and walled boundaries and enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy, complemented by an abundance of established shrubs, flowering plants and mature trees, creating an idyllic setting for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Gently sloping gravelled and brick paved drive. HEATING: Refer to agent. UTILITIES: Mains water and electric. DRAINAGE: Septic tank shared with the adjoining neighbour. CONSERVATION AREA: Teignbridge District Council. COUNCIL TAX BAND: E (Teignbridge). Full chargeable amount of £2992.30 (01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026). BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and variable in-home with EE, good outdoor with O2, variable outdoor with Vodafone & Three (according to the Ofcom website).

OUR AREA

Coffinswell is enviably placed between the towns of Torquay and Newton Abbot. Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being a renowned resort town along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera. Newton Abbot is a market town boasting a main line rail station, vibrant town centre and is the gateway to the stunning Dartmoor National Park.

COFFINSWELL IS WELL CONNECTED

By Train: Newton Abbot main line station is approx. 2.7 miles which has direct links to most major cities including London. By Air: Exeter Airport is approx. 22 miles providing both UK and international flights. By Sea: Torquay Marina approx. 4.5 miles provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 18 miles and 34 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.

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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) COMPLIANCE

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital ID verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

Garden

Large private lndscaped garden.

Parking - Driveway

Gravelled and brick paved driveway.

Parking - Garage