Set in a tucked away position yet within walking distance of the centre of Dartmoor's' sought after town of Ashburton, sits this lovely three bedroom cottage with the most glorious cottage garden. Set in an elevated position the cottage has some wonderful views from the rear. Upgraded by the current owner the cottage now blends modern touches with period features - this is well worth coming to view ! EPC EView the virtual tour here ....https://www.vieweet.com/pano/XEUE2C8K
DESCRIPTION A tucked away three bedroom charming cottage with the most delightful cottage gardens situated within a short walk of the centre of Ashburton. The beautiful landscaped gardens add much to this lovely cottage and we would thoroughly recommend a viewing to appreciate all that this property has to offer.
LOCATION The stannary town of Ashburton offers a wide range of shops and facilities, including both a Primary School and Community College, and is located within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park offering wide open spaces for scenic walks and riding.
Ashburton also benefits from excellent transport links being approximately 7 miles from Totnes and Newton Abbot with their direct rail links to London Paddington and Plymouth. The town also lies just off the A38 Devon Expressway giving easy access to Plymouth and Exeter and the M5 beyond.
ACCOMMODATION For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
THE PROPERTY The property is accessed through a timber FRONT DOOR into the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. This room is lovely and light and fitted with a country style kitchen with timber work surfaces, integrated dishwasher and part panelled walls together with a dresser with open display shelving. There is space for a range cooker with extractor over and ornate decorative tiles. A cottage timber door leads into the UTILITY AREA with space and plumbing for a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer and extractor out. The wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler is also situated here and there is plenty of space for boots and hanging coats.
A multi paned door leads into the LOUNGE with double glazed window overlooking the front elevation and a wide timber sill. A beautiful feature of this room is the exposed stone fireplace with a clear view wood burner set on a raised stone hearth. The engineered oak flooring sets off the room further and this continues through an oak ledged and braced door into the DINING ROOM. This room also has a feature fireplace, this time with a stone chimney alcove with open display shelving to one side and cupboard under. A double glazed window overlooks the front with wide timber sill and a further double glazed window overlooks the rear.
Carpeted stairs lead to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING which is a light filled space with double glazed window overlooking the stairwell. Sitting to the far end of the landing is the MAIN BEDROOM with a ledged and braced cottage door leading into this lovely room with French doors opening to the rear garden and patio. A further double glazed window provides extra light.
BEDROOMS TWO AND THREE both overlook the front of the property with double glazed windows and built-in country style double wardrobes. The FAMILY BATHROOM is lovely and modern and provides a panelled bath with shower over and gloss grey ceramic tiled surround, traditional pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC with dual flush. A double glazed window overlooks the rear garden. There is a chrome effect ladder radiator and recessed spotlights as well as a concealed cupboard with slatted shelving.
A separate WC also sits on this floor with close coupled WC with dual flush and corner sink with mosaic tiled splash back and recessed spotlights.
ROOM DIMENSIONS Kitchen/ Breakfast Room - 13' 1" x 10' 3" (3.99m x 3.12m)
Living Room- 12' 8" x 11' 6" (3.86m x 3.51m)
Dining Room - 18' 1" narrowing to 11' 7" x 11' 02" (5.51m x 3.4m)
Bedroom - 13' 11 max" x 10' 7" (4.24m x 3.23m)
Bedroom - 10' 2" x 8' 5" (3.1m x 2.57m)
Bedroom - 10' 7" x 8' (3.23m x 2.44m)
OUTSIDE Tucked away and accessed of Screeches Hill over a tarmac driveway, a side wrought iron gate with granite path leads around to the entrance of the cottage.
Patio steps with wrought iron fencing to one side lead to the first level tiered seating area which is beautiful and private and a real sun trap. Steps to both side of the boundary hedge lead to the rear garden which is a real delight. The path continues along the boundary and leads to a stone and brick built shed providing useful garden storage and an adjoining gardener's toilet with high level WC and sink and cold water tap.
To the far end of the garden is a greenhouse and as you walk into the middle of the garden you pass apple trees and an abundance of flowering plants and a natural pond. There are terraced lawned gardens with wide sleeper steps leading to the top of the garden where there is a timber gated rear access. A further timber garden shed also sits to the top of the garden.
Being elevated the property has beautiful views down the garden and across to the terrace and to Dartmoor beyond. There are raised sleeper beds to one side, ideal for the keen gardener.
The driveway leads past the front of the house to the car port where there is parking available. This is currently rented. There is also access along the rear lane to the top of the garden.
SERVICES All mains services are connected.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office - 01364 652652
Email - ashburton@sawdyeandharris.co.uk
If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you with regard to this property then we advise you to contact us to check this and the availability and make an appointment to view before travelling any distance.
PLEASE NOTE Prior to a sale being agreed and solicitors instructed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents to comply with Money Laundering regulations.
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