Ford Valley, Dartmouth

Situated in a quiet, elevated position near the heart of the town, all its wonderful shops, galleries, bars and restaurants, as well as the River Dart, are just a short walk away.

This lovely home is a wonderful blend of period charm and contemporary comfort. Over the years, the property has been thoughtfully enhanced, creating a home that feels both stylish and inviting, while retaining the character and proportions that make houses of this period so appealing.

There is a welcoming entrance hall which sets the tone for the character that continues throughout the house.

The sitting room is a wonderful space, with a generous bay window and window seat which draws in an abundance of natural light and creates a cosy spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine. A modern log-burning stove, set within a slate hearth, adds a cosy focal point and makes this an inviting room throughout the year.

The adjoining dining room offers excellent space for entertaining, providing an ideal setting for relaxed family meals or longer evenings with friends.

At the rear of the house, the kitchen has been designed with practicality in mind and benefits from a large fixed glazed panel, allowing in plenty of natural light. Tiled flooring and contemporary cabinetry create a smart and functional space. Beyond the kitchen, the separate utility room provides useful additional storage and laundry facilities, together with a convenient WC and direct access outside.

Upstairs, the accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes three excellent double bedrooms, as well as access to the rear terraced garden from the first floor landing.

The rear bedroom enjoys views across the garden and features a lovely period fireplace, while the second bedroom overlooks the front garden and surrounding coutryside through a large sash window and also benefits from an original fireplace. Both rooms offer generous proportions and plenty of flexibility for bedroom furniture. Also on this floor is a stylish family shower room.

The principal bedroom occupies the top floor and is a really lovely retreat. With windows looking towards both the front and rear of the property, it enjoys a wonderful sense of light and openness. Useful storage and a stylish en suite shower room complete this floor.

Outside, the rear garden rises through a series of planted terraces, with mature flowers and greenery creating colour, texture and a wonderful feeling of privacy. The garden is really well terraced and, at the uppermost level, is a timber studio complete with a hidden decked seating area. Currently used as a useful shed, the studio could have the potential to become a home office, creative space or simply somewhere to escape with a book and a glass of something cold. It is a delightful addition. To the front there is a really pretty gravelled garden.

Finally, this lovely home benefits from a single garage in a block at the bottom of the steps.

With its period charm, generous accommodation and beautifully established garden, this is a home with real personality. A property that feels equally suited to family life, entertaining and enjoying the relaxed pace of Dartmouth living.

Dartmouth is a beautiful waterside town, particularly well known as a sailing centre with excellent facilities for yachtsmen and its famous annual Royal Regatta. The town provides a good range of shops, restaurants and galleries and is surrounded by stunning countryside, with some of the most beautiful beaches in the area just a short drive away. There are several excellent golf courses within easy reach, and railway links to London Paddington can be made locally at Totnes, about 13 miles to the north. Access to the A38 Devon Expressway at Buckfastleigh is about 19 miles away.