Teign Street, Teignmouth, TQ14

A truly characterful ‘tucked away’ home in the heart of town, with a generous, secluded garden and a small off road parking space. A must view!

A charming Grade II listed period residence with historical provenance being set in a “tucked away” position a short and level walk away from the town centre amenities and local beaches.  Flexible accommodation with sitting room, study/bedroom 5, snug/dining room, ground floor bathroom and kitchen/breakfast room with pantry.  Four bedrooms (luxury En suite to bedroom one) and dressing room. Outstanding south facing walled garden and courtyard/parking.

 Situation

 Thomas Luny Cottage sits in a “tucked away” position in the older quarter of Teignmouth a short and level walk away from the town centre amenities, the harbour, the promenade and the estuary beaches.  Teignmouth is positioned on the South Devon coastline, approximately 13 miles from the cathedral city and county town of Exeter. There is a fine promenade with a classic crescent of imposing Georgian buildings. There are boating opportunities on the estuary, and the "back beach" has a selection of pubs and restaurants in a superb marine setting, being not much more than a stone’s throw away from Thomas Luny Cottage. The town has a wide variety of independent shops and cafes, along with two supermarkets. There is also a modern theatre and a bowling club. Teignmouth has several primary schools, along with a secondary school/Community College and Trinity School, being a private school offering both primary and secondary education. There is a mainline railway station offering a direct link to London Paddington in just over 2.5 hours, also being a short and level walk away from Thomas Luny Cottage.

 Thomas Luny Cottage

Thomas Luny Cottage is an outstanding Grade II listed residence that originally dates from the 1700s and offers a rich sense of history and provenance having been part of the estate that was owned by the renowned marine artist Thomas Luny who exhibited no fewer than 29 works at the Royal Academy between 1780 and 1802.

 Externally attractive Thomas Luny Cottage has rendered elevations set beneath a tiled roof, small paned and sliding sash windows and a two-story bay on the rear elevation.

 Approached from Teign Street, a high stone wall with inset secure cast iron gates opens to the paved courtyard entrance area, which provides parking for one small vehicle if required. There is external lighting and a paved pathway leads along the side of the property enclosed by feature rendered walling with a cast stone balustrade.  A period panel entrance door with canopy and feature scrolls above and an external light beside opens to the…..

 Reception Hall

 A welcoming space which conveys a sense of the period charm which extends throughout the property.  Panel doors open to the principal reception rooms, and a turning staircase rises to the first floor.

 Sitting Room

 A particularly appealing room having an arched display recess, wall lights and a splayed bay window with French doors leading out to and overlooking the rear garden and terrace, thus providing a good sense of inside/outside living. Two radiators.

 Study

 A versatile dual aspect room with a small paned sliding sash window overlooking the side aspect and further small paned window with views towards the approach lane. There are a good range of built-in shelves and a built-in cupboard. There is a dada rail, a feature curved wall and ample space for office furniture.  This room could also interact as a bedroom with the ground floor bathroom to provide single level living if required.

 Ground Floor Bathroom

Having a lobby approach with coat hooks, the bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite with full height tiled surrounds comprising a corner set bath with a mixer set and shower attachment with dual heads, a pedestal wash hand basin with shaver light over and a WC.  Side facing sliding sash opaque glazed window, low-level built-in cupboard, radiator and a heated towel rail.

 Snug/Dining Room

 An appealing and comfortable space with French doors opening to the garden, there is a beam to the ceiling, recessed cupboards, a radiator and access to an understairs cupboard.

 Kitchen/Dining Room

 Another charming space with small paned windows overlooking the approach. There is a part opaque glazed stable door opening to the courtyard and the kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of units comprising numerous cupboards and drawers and extensive areas of laminate work surface with complementary tiled surrounds. There is an inset one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit and a built-in four ring gas hob with oven beneath. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher, space for a large American style fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a quarry tiled floor. Double timber doors open to a large walk-in shelved pantry and there is a recess with a raised tiled hearth upon which there is a large log effect gas stove with beam and feature tiling above.

 First Floor Landing

 Being set out in two parts with a window above the stairwell, along with a feature period balustrade.  Wall light, radiator, panel doors open to the principal first floor rooms and turning stairs rise to the second floor.

 Principal Bedroom Suite

 A fantastic room rich in character with a high ceiling and a walk-in splayed bay window taking in good views across the surrounding area towards Thomas Luny House, the garden and with views towards a local coastal landmark known as The Ness. Two double radiators.

 Ensuite Shower Room

 The luxury ensuite shower room is fitted with a five-piece suite with full height tiled surrounds comprising a large walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screens and dual showerheads, there are twin oval wash hand basins with cupboards beneath, shelves and demist mirrors above as well as a WC and a bidet. Extractor fan and a ladder style radiator/towel rail.

 Dressing Room

 Another versatile room which could also serve as a study/small bedroom with a small paned sliding sash window having some aspect over the surrounding area. Radiator, picture rail, hanging rail and high-level shelf.

 First floor Bedroom Two

 A light and spacious room with a sliding sash window overlooking the back garden and countryside in the distance. There is a radiator and a panel door opens to a cupboard housing the Worcester boiler supplying central heating.

 First Floor Bedroom Three

 Another good-sized room, currently in use as an artist’s studio with a small paned sliding sash window overlooking the surrounding area. There is a recess with shelving and a single drainer, stainless steel sink unit set into an area of laminate surface with cupboard beneath. Radiator and striplight.

 Second Floor Bedroom

 A large and particularly characterful room with two small paned dormer windows, one of which has a window seat and views across rooftops. There are spotlights, two radiators, exposed beams and a small door opens to a very large attic space providing excellent storage and having original exposed trusses and beams.

 Outside

 In addition to the entrance courtyard the rear garden is mature, sheltered, south facing and unexpectedly large.  Set immediately behind the property there is large a two-tier paved area, ideal for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the surroundings. From here steps rise to the main expense of garden which is laid to shaped lawn with surrounding areas of bedding well stocked with shrubs, small trees and flowering plants to include an olive and bay tree. A rustic timber arch opens to the remaining garden area which has a gravel pathway running through and borders with mature apple trees and further specimen shrubs, small trees and plants. Adjoining this area there is a further pathway leading to a greenhouse and there is an area of raised bedding retained by brickwork. The back garden is enclosed by character brick walling.

Parking - Off street

Parking - Permit