SITUATION The popular village of Dartington has a primary school, an excellent post office/village store, the famous Dartington retail centre, a 12th Century inn, church and a vibrant community. The Dartington Hall Estate with its many cultural attractions is also within the parish.
The historic town of Totnes is a short walk away, a bustling market town full of interest with a wide range of good local schools, shopping facilities and recreational pursuits. The A38 Devon expressway is approximately 4 miles away, allowing speedy access to the cities of Exeter and Plymouth and the M5 beyond. Main line rail links to London Paddington are located in Totnes.
DESCRIPTION 1 Tower Cottages offers a rare opportunity to purchase a 1 bedroom home located in the heart of the Dartington Estate. The accommodation is arranged over one floor and features a spacious 20'2 x 14'1 reception room as well conservatory. Externally the property enjoys a generous South West facing garden to the rear and side abutting a pollinator meadow.
ACCOMMODATION Approached from a shared driveway to a covered tiled porch. Door to generous entrance hall with doors to bedroom, reception room, kitchen bathroom and separate WC. Bedroom has a large window onto garden with built in wardrobe. Kitchen with window to front with range of base and wall units, single bowl inset sink, space for under counter fridge, washing machine and electric cooker. Door to reception room from hallway and kitchen, a generous room with dual aspect windows and door to conservatory leading to garden.
OUTSIDE The property has gardens on two sides mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. A decked area leads from the conservatory providing an area for a table and chairs to enjoy the sunny aspect. Stone steps lead to an upper level where there is a greenhouse. To the front is a shared driveway leading down to a single garage with parking in front.
SERVICES Mains electricity and drainage. Private water together with oil fired central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. Email: customer.services@southhams.gov.uk.
DARTINGTON HALL ESTATE HISTORY Originally built in the late 14th century, Dartington Hall became home to Leonard and Dorothy Elmhirst in 1925 when they came to Devon to find a place to start a social and cultural experiment in rural living. Over the next 50 years they created an extraordinary place. They built schools and an art college, started businesses (a cider press, a furniture company, a building company, sawmill, farms, a textile mill, a glass-making company and many more), built a sophisticated arts centre and used it to bring world-class artists and thinkers to South Devon. The Estate is a study in architecture from the Medieval Hall to High Cross House, a masterpiece in Modernism by the Swiss-American architect William Lescaze. There are 42 listed buildings on the Estate as well as a 26 acre Grade II* Listed garden. Facilities offered on the Estate today include an independent cinema, a hotel, a restaurant and two cafés offering locally sourced food and drink as well as a wide range of events, courses and activities throughout the year.
AGENTS NOTES There are covenants, a copy of which will be supplied prior to viewings taking place.
Service charge will apply.
DIRECTIONS From Totnes, head towards Dartington village on the A385. Approaching the roundabout in Dartington, take the third exit onto the A384 and straight over on the next roundabout. After a short distance, turn right in front of the church entering onto the Dartington Estate. As you drive up this road, after approximately half a mile you will see some stone cottages on your left, go over the speed humps and 1 Tower Cottage will be found on the right hand side.
