3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A splendid Grade II listed cottage set in the heart of the village of Slapton with a plethora of traditional features throughout, beautifully finished accommodation that includes sitting room, kitchen dining room, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also benefits from a private parking space. Freehold. EPC: Band F. Council Tax Band: Business Rated.

Situation - Slapton is considered to be one of the prettiest and most desirable villages in the South Hams and is almost equi-distant between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. The village has a thriving local community, two excellent pubs, a well-stocked general store, village hall, chapel and C13th church. It is just a few minutes walk from Slapton Sands and is also known for the internationally famous Slapton Ley Nature Reserve.

The South West coast path is easily accessible and takes in some of the most spectacular scenery the region has to offer. The nearby town of Kingsbridge is a popular market town which itself lies at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary and offers an excellent range of shops, local services and facilities. There is much in the area to satisfy the sports person including a Sports Centre with indoor swimming pool, walking, horse riding paddle boarding and trout fishing as well as several excellent golf courses within easy reach. This estuary town is further enhanced by its enviable location and sublime microclimate which enables a wealth of outdoor activities and good living.

Description - Built in the 1700's this beautiful Grade II listed cottage has many delightful period features, and is situated in the heart of this desirable village, within walking distance of the sea.

Accommodation - Maple Cottage is mainly of cob construction and is full of traditional features, with exposed beams, wooden floors, inglenook fireplace and a traditional farmhouse style kitchen. The kitchen diner is a beautiful room with a traditional slate flag floor, a range of freestanding units, inset butler sink, stone inglenook fireplace, spaces for appliances. The sitting room is a particularly pretty room, with exposed floorboards, beams, inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove, window seat to the front and inset shelving. Door leads out to the rear passage way, an ideal boot room, with additional storage and drying space along with a WC/Cloakroom. Steep stairs lead up to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom with pine latch doors and exposed beams. The family bathroom is well-finished with a vanity sink, WC and bath with shower over, heated towel rail, cupboard.

Outside - One designated parking space which is just down the lane from the cottage.

Services - Mains water, drainage, electricity with electric heaters and wood burning stove.
Superfast broadband and limited mobile networks are available at this location (Ofcom)

Tenure - Freehold.

Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.

Directions - From Kingsbridge take the A379 out towards Stokenham & Torcross. Enter the village of Slapton from the Torcross line and continue through the village until you reach the sharp bend just before The Queens Arms pub, drop down the lane in front of you and follow the road all the way round and then up, as if you are leaving the village. Take the last turning on your right and follow the lane down the hill and round to your left where Maple Cottage will be found on the left hand side.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment please through our Kingsbridge branch.