STEP INSIDE The Minadab Cottage is incredibly deceptive and although it works very well as a Bed & Breakfast and home, it would be a very comfortable home as a whole.

As soon as you enter, you'll appreciate the elegant and sympathetic décor. The dining room to the left has wood panel walls which can be seen in photographs in the National archives. The room is used for guests, but the owners frequently bring the tables together and use the space for family occasions and dinner parties. A door off the hall leads to a spacious guest bedroom with luxury en-suite with underfloor heating. A walkway through from the hall leads to a lounge area which has double doors out to the garden. The lounge area leads through to access the owners sitting room.

The Sitting room is a bright, spacious room with curved wall French doors out to the garden and two further windows. A door from here leads into the kitchen. The Kitchen has plenty of storage space, worktop and a useful island which serves as a breakfast bar and food prep area. Off the kitchen there is a door to a passageway which in turn gives access to a really useful utility/store room and downstairs cloakroom. The passageway leads to the back door for easy access to the car park and garage.

The first floor is arranged in two sections, both having their own staircase. One staircase from the entrance hall leads up to two beautifully appointed double bedrooms, both with en-suites, one of which has underfloor heating. One room is to the front which enjoys lovely views out to sea and along the coast. On a clear day, you can even see Portland Bill! There is a third bedroom which is used as an office and craft room, but would make a lovely single bedroom. It has the benefit of a WC and basin too.

The second staircase is located next to the utility room. It leads up to the main bedroom which enjoys lovely sea views and a bright aspect. It has a spacious dressing room and luxury ensuite with underfloor heating, spa bath and separate shower. Double doors from the bedroom lead out on to a large roof terrace where the views can really be enjoyed.

Cellar – The property has a really useful cellar space accessed from the kitchen which is used as a studio for pottery and glasswork. The main section has good head height as well as lightwells which floods the space with natural daylight. From this space there is a door into further cellar space, which has restricted head height but is very useful for storage.  

STEP OUTSIDE As well as the roof terrace, there are different spots to sit and enjoy, either along the veranda, on the patio or tucked away in a shady spot amongst the shrubs. The garden has established flowerbeds, and a pathway from the car parking area. The gated parking area has three spaces for guests, additional parking and plenty of turning space. The single garage has an electric roller door and plumbing for a washing machine and vent for a tumble dryer. There is also racking and a mezzanine floor for storage. The roof was completely re-thatched in 2014 by Paul Cook Master Thatchers of Cullompton using traditional methods. The thatch is made from water reed which is the most durable of thatching materials lasting up to 30 years. See for details. 

SELLERS INSIGHT We came to Teignmouth over 9 years ago looking for a lifestyle change and we found that at The Minadab Cottage. This wonderful historic home called to us from the moment we walked over the threshold. It's Grade II listed so is classified as nationally important and of special interest and we have tried to give it all the care it needed to once again become a landmark building.

We let some of our rooms out on a bed and breakfast basis which gives us great flexibility to earn an income but also to be in control of when we do or don't want to offer that facility. So many guests have told us they feel privileged to have been able to stay here.

The Minadab Cottage is only a mile from the beach and the lovely open promenade and Victorian seafront of Teignmouth. There are lots of beautiful walks along the coastal path and it's only a short drive to be on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and the wide open spaces that has to offer. The air quality is good and the water is really soft.

With the train station only a mile away the whole of the South West can be explored together with the mainline routes to London Paddington and the north. The A380/A38 is only 5 miles away providing excellent road links to the M5 and beyond. This has made it the perfect location for us as it made it easy for our friends and family to visit.

Whilst it is time for us to move on we hope that the new custodians will love this historic house as much as we do.
 

MEASUREMENTS GROUND FLOOR
Dining Room 12' 2" x 9' 3" (3.7m x 2.83m)
Lounge 9' 9" x 11' 6" (2.97m x 3.51m)
GF Bedroom 11' 4" x 10' 11" (3.44m x 4.84m)
En Suite 9' 11" x 5' 9" (3.02m x 1.75m)
Sitting Room 16' 4" x 16' 3" (4.98m x 4.95m)
Kitchen 16' 4" x 20' 4" (4.98m x 6.19m)
Utility 9' 1" x 11' 9" (2.78m x 3.58m)
Garage 15' 1" x 10' 10" (4.61m x 3.30m)

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom/Study 9' 9" x 11' 7" (2.97m x 3.52m)
Bedroom 20' 8" x 16' 7" (6.31m x 5.05m)
En Suite 7' 3" x 4' 11" (2.2m x 1.51m)
Bedroom 8' 8" x 16' 6" (2.63m x 5.03m)
En Suite 4' 11" x 5' 10" (1.9m x 1.97m)
Principal Bedroom 13' 6" x 14' 2" (4.11m x 4.32m)
En Suite 7' 2" x 7' 8" (2.19m x 2.34m)
Dressing Room 6' 3" x 7' 6" (1.92m x 2.34m)
Roof Terrace 17' 2" x 17' 8"

CELLAR
11' 7" x 15' 1" (3.53m x 4.61m)
6' x 6' 9" (1.83m x 2.06m)
14' 10" x 15' 8" (4.51m x 4.73m)

 

LOCATION Teignmouth is a popular seaside resort on a stretch of red sandstone along the South Devon Coast. It is a coastal town that has a historic port and working harbour, with a Victorian Pier and promenade. There are sandy sea and river beaches excellent for sailing and water sports with two sailing clubs and a diving school. Teignmouth has a comprehensive range of facilities including supermarkets, local independent shops, a selection of bars and restaurants, a small hospital, the Den with a Green Flag Awarded children's play park and both state & independent schools.