SITUATION The Old Toll House is positioned at the entrance to Shaldon Bridge in the sought after estuary town of Teignmouth. Teignmouth is a real gem on the South Devon coast served by mainline rail services to London Paddington. With records dating back to 1044 when the town was originally two separate villages, Teignmouth is an historic port on the mouth of the Teign Estuary. The town caters well for day-to-day needs with a comprehensive range of facilities, specialist local shops and its community hospital. There is excellent schooling for all ages. There is an 18-hole golf course just 2.5 miles distant and the Dartmoor National Park lies approximately 12 miles away.
DESCRIPTION This unique Grade II Listed former Toll House is positioned alongside Shaldon Bridge with stunning views over the Teign Estuary, an historic landmark situated on the South West Coast Path. A well preserved early 19th Century building, updated throughout by the current owners to create a stylish and successful Holiday Let business. The property is arranged with 2 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. Gardens wrap around the Old Toll House on 3 sides providing areas of lawn, patios and flower beds. No allocated parking.
ACCOMMODATION From the main front entrance, a hallway with tiled flooring and two front aspect windows, opens to a bright and inviting sitting room. With a characterful cottage feel the sitting room has a side aspect with views out towards Shaldon across the River Teign, timber flooring and stairs leading up to the first floor. The charming kitchen has a side aspect with river views and door leading out to the side patio and garden, fitted with units and an integrated oven and electric hob, with space for appliances. The compact breakfast area is currently arranged with two benches and a collapsible wall fixed table. The stylish ground floor bathroom provides a wet room shower, bath, basin, ladder style radiator and space and plumbing for a washing machine.
Bedroom 1 has a dual aspect with wonderful panoramic views along the Teign Estuary and over to Shaldon and neighbouring hillside, Bedroom 2 has a side as aspect with river views and 2 built-in cupboards.
OUTSIDE To the left of the front of the property, behind a low stone wall, is a charming ornamental garden with flower beds. To the right is a gate leading to a rear entrance with an elevated lawned garden, accessed via steps. To the rear of The Old Toll House is a further generous garden, with views across the River Teign, arranged with a patio area and lawn.
SERVICES All mains connected. Gas central heating.
PLANNING PERMISSION Teignbridge District council granted planning permission on the 26th May 2020 for "Demolition of existing side extension and erection of new orangery extension, infill extension and associated works" Ref: 20/00768/FUL. For further information visit www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planning.
