SITUATION Blacksmiths Cottage is nestled in an idyllic rural location near the highly desired village of Slapton, close to Slapton Sands and Torcross beaches. It is a pretty 2 mile walk on footpaths along the Ley to reach the sea.
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 Blacksmiths Cottage is a lovely, characterful barn conversion that forms part of a horseshoe of barns set around a pretty courtyard in an idyllic rural setting.
ACCOMMODATION Blacksmiths cottage has lots of character, it features deep set windows with slate sills and upstairs there are partially exposed A frame beams. The accommodation boasts entrance porch with useful cupboard, and door into a fabulous open-plan living/dining/kitchen. A stable door leading out to a raised terrace with steps down to the garden, that enjoys fabulous countryside views. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances including a fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, double oven and hob with extractor over. Upstairs there is a principle bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room. There is a further generous sized double bedroom and a family bathroom.
OUSTIDE The property benefits from two allocated parking spaces, a stone store and a pretty private garden that enjoys superb rural views.
SERVICES Borehole water, private drainage, mains electric with Herschel infrared electric heaters. Please note there was previously an oil fired central heating system, the radiators and boiler are still in situ and could be recommissioned, if desired, a new oil tank would be required.
Service change approximately £1000 per annum.
Standard broadband is available at this location.
Full mobile coverage via EE is available at the property.
TENURE Property- Freehold.
Store- Leasehold 999 years from 17.03.2003
Service Charge of approximately £1000 pa, to cover maintenance of communal areas, including the courtyard, parking, borehole water and private drainage.
LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.
DIRECTIONS From Kingsbridge follow the A379 out towards Torcross. Half way along the Slapton line take the left hand turning signposted for Slapton following this road through the village, and continue past the Slapton Field Study Centre and take the next left at Sands Road Corner, after a short distance at the top of the hill turn left towards Stokenham and Chillington and then after a few hundred yards turn right towards Start. At the crossroads, Watergate Cottage will be opposite you, turn right and continue along this lane until you reach the entrance for Lower Coltscombe. At the top of the driveway the parking area will be on your right hand side.
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VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly by appointment please through our Kingsbridge office.
