A charming single storey cottage within the heart of the highly desired village of Slapton, beautifully presented and naturally light interior, spacious and flexible accommodation (with planning permission to create an en-suite shower room, bathroom and bedroom or utility room) and a courtyard garden. Freehold. Council Tax Band: C. EPC: Band E.

Situation - Slapton is considered to be one of the prettiest and most desirable villages in the South Hams, almost equal distance 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 a 3-mile long beach and is also known for the internationally famous Slapton Ley Nature Reserve. The National Nature Reserve at Slapton Ley, a Site of Special Scientific Interest is located on the edge of the village and is the largest freshwater lake in the south west of England.

Description - A charming single storey cottage located within the heart of the highly desired village of Slapton. Enjoying fine views over the village, the Church, the Tower and surrounding countryside. Beautifully presented accommodation throughout, with high ceilings and benefiting from a sheltered, low maintenance courtyard style garden.

Accommodation - South View was formerly part of the old village bakery and shop before the building was turned into two homes and over time, has been extensively renovated, modernised and updated. The cottage is really pretty with white washed elevations that have been thoughtfully refurbished throughout to provide a beautifully light, spacious and characterful home.
Access to the property, via the passage with lots of useful storage cupboard space , log store, and door to the porch. From the porch there is access into the welcoming entrance hall with tiled flooring, airing cupboard and cupboard with water tank. There is a fabulous, naturally light, open-plan living, dining, kitchen with vaulted ceiling height, exposed beams, oak flooring. The sitting space is lovely with a corner wood-burning stove, dining area and open to the kitchen. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and hob. Adjoining this is a pretty sun room, with full wall of windows, which is a wonderful place to sit, relax and take in the village views.
There is a large, light and airy utility room with a full glass door directly to the outside area, glass bricked window, high beamed ceiling with extractor fan, hot and cold plumbing for a dog bath station, modern toilet with integrated handwash basin, electric heater. There is planning in place to alter this room if desired to provide an en-suite to the second bedroom and still leave a smaller utility room or create a further bedroom.
The generous master bedroom has built in wardrobe and feature fireplace. The second bedroom is again a double, with built in wardrobe, feature stone wall and double split shutters to the window.
The shower room has limestone tiling, large walk-in shower, WC and sink, an over the sink double sided mirrored cabinet with integrated overhead light, floor to ceiling wall cupboards with shelving, LED wall and ceiling lighting, towel rail, modern infra red wall heater for spot heat, underfloor heating on a digital timer.

Outside - There is a beautiful courtyard garden to the side and rear of the property, a wonderful space that is ideal for alfresco dining or enjoying a drink in the sunshine, there is a useful storage shed and lovely views over the village, St James Church, the ancient Tower and the surrounding countryside.

Services - Mains drainage, water, electric. Electric heating.

Tenure - Freehold.

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

Directions - From Kingsbridge follow the A379 out through to Torcross continue along Slapton line and take the left hand turn towards Slapton. Follow this road through the village where South View can be found on the left hand side just before the Queens Arms. A gate way leads you down the passage and the front door is the third along on the left hand side.

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

Agents Note - Full planning details can be found on the South Hams Planning portal with the planning reference number 0522/22/FUL.