Gabwell Hill, Stokeinteignhead, TQ12

A beautifully presented circa 17th century detached character cottage set on around 1.6 ACRES of grounds with classic "picture book" external aesthetics. Attractive gardens and a large PADDOCK. Two DETACHED ANNEXES. Edge of POPULAR COASTAL VILLAGE location. Good range of timber outbuildings. EPC not required – listed building.

DESCRIPTION

Rosemary Cottage is a particularly lovely circa 17th century "Grade II Listed" detached property set in an idyllic yet convenient semi-rural setting with classic "picture book" external aesthetics. The property has rendered elevations beneath a Devon thatch and two detached annexes. The accommodation in the main house is rich in character and charm with exposed beams, panel latch doors and small paned windows. The sitting room is a particularly lovely space, being triple aspect and having an inglenook style fireplace and there is also a modern well equipped kitchen/breakfast room. To the first floor in the main house there are three bedrooms with the windows at the rear having good views across the gardens, sweeping grounds and the rural valley beyond. There is also a modern shower room. The first detached annex (holiday cottage) is a particularly well-presented and pleasing space with an open-plan sitting room, having a modern kitchen set at one end and a comfortable bedroom with a recently refitted en-suite shower room. The second annex (The Stables) is a more rustic style timber building (also with consent for holiday use) that also offers conformable open plan accommodation with sitting and dining areas opening to a modern kitchen and there is a bedroom and modern shower room. There are pretty landscaped gardens front and rear and an extensive paddock with the grounds being gently sloping and south-west facing. Additionally there is extensive parking and a range of timber outbuildings that could serve a variety of possible uses. EPC not required – listed building.

LOCATION

Rosemary Cottage is set in an idyllic position overlooking the rolling countryside surrounding the pretty hamlet of Gabwell, access to the wonderful South West Coast Path is quite literally at the end of the lane. Gabwell is set on the fringes of ever- popular Stokeinteignhead, this being a picturesque village characterised by a number of pretty cottages set in a lovely rural valley. The village lies around 1.5 miles west of the Teign Estuary and the village of Shaldon and the equally pretty village of Maidencombe, which has a small cove with a popular sandy beach. Stokeinteignhead has a 14th century church and amenities include a well regarded primary school, a village stores, the popular Church House Inn, a community shop and a modern village hall. The village is surrounded by a good network of green lanes and bridle paths making for excellent hacking. The resort of Torquay lies around 6 miles to the south with its yachting marina, hospitals, grammar schools, promenades, grand hotels and wide range of facilities. There is a railway link to London Paddington around 3 miles away at Teignmouth and the cathedral city and county town of Exeter with its international airport, fine dining and shopping at the Princesshay Centre is just over 20 miles away via the A380.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE

From the lane gated access leads to a superb paved entrance area with two rustic open entrance porches with outside lighting. One of these has the feature panel entrance door to the entrance vestibule with character beams, coat hooks, a cupboard contains the electricity trip switches and gas meter and a panelled and latch inner door opens to the:

SITTING ROOM

A particularly lovely triple aspect room with an abundance of character and charm having a feature beamed ceiling. A rustic turning secondary staircase rising to the first floor. Small paned windows, two with window seats have some outlook over the surrounding area and one of which takes in views across the sweeping grounds. There is a feature inglenook-style fireplace with exposed stonework, a raised slate hearth and heavy beam over as well a canopy for open fire. Two radiators. A gothic arch door with recessed cupboard beside leads to the:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

An attractive room with beamed ceiling, small paned windows, a stable door to outside at the front of the property and a door to the outside at the rear, taking in views across the garden, the grounds and beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with an attractive modern range of floor and wall-mounted units with extensive areas of timber effect worksurface having complementary tiled surrounds. Inset one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated four-ring ceramic induction hob with filter over. Built in oven. Under surface space for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for fridge/freezer. Radiator. Spotlights to ceiling. Feature flagstone flooring. The principal staircase with cupboards beneath rises to the first floor:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

A feature small paned window overlooks the garden with grounds and countryside beyond. Hinged access to the loft space. Panel and latch doors to the principal first floor rooms. An airing cupboard houses the gas fired central heating boiler.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM

A superb room with character beams to the ceiling and walls and being dual aspect with small paned windows, one with a window seat and one taking in views over the garden, the grounds and countryside beyond. Radiator. Spotlights. Bedroom one interconnects with bedroom two, which is also independently accessed from the secondary staircase.

BEDROOM TWO

Low-set small paned window and feature beamed screen. Feature leaded light and coloured glass panels. Radiator and spotlights.

BEDROOMS THREE

(Currently in use as a study) Small paned window and built in triple wardrobe with cupboards above. Shelving. Spotlights.

SHOWER ROOM

Fully tiled walls and attractive white three-piece suite comprising of a curved wash hand basin with mixer tap set into a vanity unit with cupboards and drawers. WC and a large shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower unit, spotlights and a sliding glass door. Window. Spotlights to ceiling. Ladder style radiator/towel rail.

DETACHED ANNEX

Also under a Devon thatch with rendered elevations is the pretty and appealing detached annex with uPVC double glazed entrance doors on both sides. The annex has a comfortable kitchen/sitting room with uPVC double glazed windows, one of which has some outlook over the paved courtyard area to the side. There are coat hooks and an electric panel radiator. The KITCHEN AREA has a modern range of floor and wall mounted units similar to those in the main house with ample areas of timber-effect work surface and complementary tiled splash backs. There is a built-in ceramic induction hob with oven beneath and filter over and an inset single drainer, stainless steel sink unit along with under surface space for a fridge. Spotlights. Access to loft space. A feature panel oak door opens to the BEDROOM with two uPVC double glazed windows. Spotlights. Electric panel wall mounted radiator. Built-in wardrobes and cupboards either side and above the bed space, with drawer units. A further oak panel door opens to the recently refitted modern en-suite shower room with an attractive three piece suite, comprising a pedestal wash hand, a WC and a large shower cubicle with electric shower. Feature marble effect panelling. Two extractor fans. Ladder-style radiator/towel rail.

The bedroom is a good size space again having timber panelling into the walls on a side facing UPVC double glaze window with a sloping timber ceiling. The modern shower space has final planking to the walls a large shower cubicle with sliding screen and my shower and there is a unit with insect wash hand basin area of surface cupboard beneath WC beside as well as a shaver light and mirror over UPVC opaque double glaze window ladder style radiator/towel.

THE STABLES

A fantastic rustic style detached addition to the property with external charm having timber and uPVC elevations and an antique lamp post beside. A pathway leads to the entrance canopy which has external lighting and a uPVC double glazed door opens to the accommodation. The principal reception/kitchen has timber work to the walls and a vaulted ceiling, also with exposed timber work. The sitting/dining area is a comfortable space with two uPVC double glazed windows and taking in tremendous views across the beautiful rolling countryside of the Gabwell Valley. The kitchen area is well presented, having a modern modern range of “shaker style” units with cupboards and drawers, areas of timber effect laminate worksurface and an inset single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with vinyl surrounds. There is a built-in four ring ceramic hob with filter over and oven beneath as well as space for a fridge.

The bedroom is a good sized space, again having timber panelling into the walls and a side facing uPVC double glaze window with a sloping timber ceiling. The modern shower space has vinal planking to the walls, a large shower cubicle with a sliding screen and Mira shower and there is a unit with inset wash hand basin, area of surface, cupboard beneath and WC beside, as well as a shaver light and mirror over. There is a uPVC opaque double glazed window and a ladder style radiator/towel.

THE GARDEN AND GROUNDS

To the front of the property there is a beautifully paved entrance area with slate paving. This area is principally enclosed by character stone walling and fencing and paved steps up to a further paved area beside the annex. From the lane access is gained to the PARKING AREA/DRIVE, being laid to block paving and gravel. This area has a five-bar timber gate which leads into the paddock. Immediately behind the cottage there is an attractive enclosed landscaped garden being set out on two levels and being laid to lawn with a feature deck having a pergola over on the upper level. Picket fencing separates the garden from the paddock. The grounds are approximately south west-facing and have wonderful elevated views across the idyllic rural valley.

THE PADDOCK

The sweeping PADDOCK extends to over an acre and occupies a well drained south-west facing gently sloping site with Devon bank and natural borders and has been seeded with good-quality grass. As well as offering equestrian potential the grounds could well suit those seeking a variety of uses for growing/livestock etc.

THE OUTBUILDINGS

There are a good range of timber outbuildings, the first of which is the GARAGE, approached from the driveway and having large double timber entrance doors, power and light and a uPVC side door opening to a hardstanding. There is also a GREEN HOUSE and a canopied approach to a large MACHINE SHED, also having power and light. There is a large WORKSHOP with work bench and shelving, along with a FURTHER OUTBUILDING with part timber floor, canopy beside and power and light.

EPC not required – listed building