2 bedroom detached house for sale
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Property description & features
- No Onward Chain
- Wonderful Views
- South Facing
- Garage & Parking
- Large Garden
- Solar Panels
- Freehold
- EPC F / Council Tax E
Situation - Kingswear sits on the sunny east bank of the River Dart opposite the historic port of Dartmouth and home to the Britannia Royal Naval College. The village is one of the most picturesque in the South Hams offering two popular pubs, a tapas wine bar, coffee shop, post office, village shop, primary school and a church. Kingswear is popular with the sailing community and offers excellent marina facilities, deep-water moorings and is home to the Royal Dart Yacht Club. There is plenty to do in the area with the South West footpath on your doorstep, an abundance of beaches, coves and golf courses nearby. A seasonal steam train service operates to Paignton whilst a regular bus service links to the towns in Torbay. A 5-minute passenger or car ferry ride and you arrive in the historic town of Dartmouth with its wide range of shops and restaurants. The South Devon Expressway (A380) is 12 miles away and provides speedy access to Exeter and the country beyond whilst main line rail links to London Paddington can be made in Totnes and Newton Abbot.
Decription - Southleigh is nestled in a peaceful position on Hoodown Lane, a secluded wooded bank of the beautiful riverside South Hams village of Kingswear. The property is a detached bungalow occupying a large, south facing plot overlooking Waterhead Creek and across to Kingswear and offers much potential for improvement (subject to necessary permissions). Despite its tranquil and rural feel, the property is only a short walk to Waterhead Creek, Dart Haven Marina, the River Dart and famous Dartmouth Steam Railway. The property enjoys wonderful views across Waterhead Creek from the majority of its accommodation including the kitchen, sitting room and main bedroom whilst outside there are various terraces to sit and enjoy the southerly orientation. Situated on Hoodown Lane is a detached garage with electric roller door and space to park a vehicle in front.
Accommodation - The front door opens to an entrance porch which has space for shoes and coats as well as a large storage cupboard. Conveniently located next to the front door is a most useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine as well as a WC and wash hand basin. Leading from the entrance porch is the kitchen which has a range of floor and wall mounted units above and below tiled surrounds. There is space for an electric oven as well as an Esse range cooker. Next to the kitchen is a dining area which enjoys a wonderful aspect overlooking the garden and Waterhead Creek. Leading from the kitchen is the sitting room which has a feature stone fireplace and enjoys the same beautiful views as the kitchen. An inner hallway divides the living accommodation from the bedrooms but also provides access to the conservatory which provides a delightful space to sit and admire the garden and views whilst a patio door opens to a paved terrace.
The property offers two good sized bedrooms with bedroom one benefitting from a range of built in wardrobes and boasts a delightful view across to Kingswear. The bedrooms are served by a tiled shower room with WC, and wash hand basin. Accessed from the inner hallway is a large airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder whilst there is a loft hatch leading to a sizeable loft space with Velux window.
Outside - Situated on Hoowdown Lane is a detached garage with electric roller door with space to park a vehicle in front. Steps lead down to the front door passing level terraces offering a variety of spots to sit and enjoy the southerly orientation throughout the day. To the side of the property is access to an under croft providing useful additional storage for tools and gardening equipment. A path winds down through the garden which is mostly laid to lawn, passing mature trees and shrubs providing a wealth of colour. The path leads to a gate at the bottom of the garden opening to Ferry Lane which provides easy access to Waterhead Creek, Darthaven Marina and the River Dart.
Tenure - Freehold.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Solar panels.
Standard broadband available at this location and various mobile networks are available at this location (information provided by Ofcom)
Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel[use Contact Agent Button]. E-mail [use Contact Agent Button]
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].
Directions - From The Square (lower/pedestrian ferry) proceed up Fore Street toward The Banjo. Proceed out of the village on the Brixham Road and turn sharp left after Hoodown Creek and before the right hand turning onto Waterhead Close. Proceed along the lane and bear right where you will find the property on the left hand side.
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