Commons Lane, Shaldon, TQ14

A good sized, detached chalet style property with outstanding views towards the estuary and Dartmoor and being set in an elevated position above the popular Ringmore Valley.  Sitting room, conservatory opening to large terrace, kitchen/breakfast room and two upstairs bedrooms within the principal accommodation, one with En suite bathroom and one with En suite shower room.  Ground floor bedroom and modern shower room.  Ample driveway parking and south west facing garden. Potential for development subject to the necessary consents. The property could benefit from some updating.

Situation

Tor Croft is set in an elevated position above the beautiful Ringmore. Shaldon has a strong sense of community and nestles beautifully between the sandy estuary beach and the pretty hills above. There are independent shops and cafes, a good selection of public houses and restaurants and a charming foot passenger ferry across to the seaside town of Teignmouth. Additional amenities include an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated primary school, The Ness House Hotel and a bowling green surrounded by pretty cottages. There is a well-supported annual regatta and water carnival as well as a rowing and sailing club. There is good walking on the southwest coast path and the wonderful Ness Beach is accessed via a tunnel. The village even has a small zoo! Teignmouth is just over a mile away and has a lovely promenade with classic Georgian crescent and a range of education options including Trinity School, offering both private primary and secondary education. In addition, there is a mainline rail link to London Paddington.

Accommodation

From the driveway a feature entrance canopy is approached with an outside security light. A timber panel and glazed stable entrance door opens to the……

Entrance Hall

With coat hooks. From this space an arch opens to the….

Inner Reception Hall

A welcoming space with stairs, having an under stairs cupboard and a feature cast iron and timber balustrade rise to the first floor……

Cloakroom/WC

With a front facing uPVC double glazed window overlooking the approach, the wall mounted central heating boiler, a WC and a pedestal wash handbasin. Two wall mounted cupboards and a radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The kitchen/breakfast room has a front facing double glazed window overlooking the approach and there is a uPVC double glazed window with uPVC double glazed door beside looking through and opening to the utility porch. The kitchen area is fitted with a good range of floor and wall mounted units, having numerous cupboards and drawers and extensive areas of timber effect, roll edge worksurface with tiled surrounds. There is an integrated four ring ceramic hob with filter over and oven beneath and a double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Would benefit from updating. Spotlights, double radiator and a shelved recess. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs, along with two feature glass panels with a lighthouse and boat motif looking through to the reception hall.

Utility Porch

Having an area of surface with under surface space for a washing machine and dishwasher beside. There is a small wall mounted wash hand basin, and a window overlooks the garden. A part glazed door with a large dog/cat flap opens to the outside. There is also a tap with hose fixings located here.

Sitting room

A attractive room with two uPVC double windows, one of one of which has good views across the surrounding area, taking parts of the village and having views towards the Teign Estuary and rolling hills beyond. There is a feature fireplace with a raised paved hearth, and a wall mounted recessed living flame log effect gas fire. Two double radiators. A uPVC double glazed sliding patio doors lead out to the….

Dining Conservatory

A fantastic triple aspect space with multiple uPVC double glazed windows, one of which has tremendous views across the Teign estuary towards parts of Bishopsteignton and rolling countryside beyond.  There is a radiator and sliding patio doors open to a large timber deck a with feature timber balustrade, giving a good sense of inside/outside living.

Ground Floor third bedroom/reception area

A useful open plan room on the ground floor with a good-sized bed/sitting area with built-in shelving, feature timber work and a uPVC double glazed window overlooks the driveway. A uPVC double glazed door leads out to a pathway at the side of the property with a bin storage area. There is a single drainer, stainless steel sink unit mounted into a unit with cupboard and drawer beneath. A uPVC double glazed window faces west. There is a built-in cupboard/wardrobe and a double radiator. A sliding door opens to the….

Ground Floor Shower Room

Recently fitted with a stylish three-piece suite, comprising a shower cubicle with seat, a folding door and shower with dual heads and dual controls, there is a vanity unit with medicine cabinet over having a rectangular wash handbasin set into a cupboard with mixer set and a WC. There is a contemporary style radiator/towel rail, spotlights and a safety handrail.

First Floor Landing

With a uPVC double glazed window, taking in wonderful views as described from an elevated perspective across parts of the Ringmore valley, a broad sweep of the Teign Estuary as well as views towards the little Haldon Hills and three Dartmoor tors in the west. Radiator.

Bedroom One

A good-sized dual aspect room with a front facing uPVC double glazed window overlooking parts of the village with views towards the Teign Estuary and parts of Teignmouth beyond. A side facing uPVC double glazed window has tremendous views as described across a broad sweep of the Teign Estuary, taking the Little Haldon Hills, parts of Bishopsteignton and three Dartmoor tors. Radiator. A door opens to the….

En-suite Bathroom

With a uPVC opaque double-glazed window and a three-piece coloured suite comprising a panel bath with attached shower screen, a full height tiled surround and a shower attachment on the mixer set, a pedestal wash hand basin with mirrors and shaver light and shelf above and a WC. Corner mounted medicine cabinet, radiator, and access to eaves storage space.

Bedroom Two

Another good-sized bedroom with a side facing double glazed window taking in good use towards the Teign Estuary.  A further uPVC double glazed window also has good views across the Ringmore valley towards the estuary and Dartmoor. There is a recessed study area, recessed wardrobes with cupboards above and a panel door opens to the…..

En-Suite Shower Room

With a uPVC opaque double-glazed window and a three-piece suite comprising a shower cubicle with folding screen and an electric shower, a wall mounted wash hand basin and a WC.

Outside

To the front of the property, there is a driveway approach which provides parking for at least three cars. A timber gate with a mature Clematis above opens to the side pathway/bin storage area. Outside to the rear the garden is laid out in two parts to either side of the decked terrace. There is a courtyard style area of garden laid to paving and raised areas of bedding with a pathway running through. The decked terrace is of a good size and provides an excellent spot to contemplate the outstanding views. Set below the deck the remainder of the garden is primarily laid to paving with a small area of lawn and with this area being enclosed by fencing and natural borders. There are various mature shrubs and small trees, along with a timber store and there is an outside storage area beneath the deck.