SITUATION The property is located between Dean Prior and Buckfastleigh with close access to the A38/Devon Expressway, making for fast access to the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. Within the village there is the Orchard Kitchen Café, a locally run facility priding itself on using local produce.
Buckfastleigh has its own range of independent shops and is well positioned for access to the Dartmoor National Park as well as the South Hams and Torbay coastline.
The medieval market town of Totnes lies approximately 6 miles to the south with its wider range of facilities and mainline railway station.
DESCRIPTION 1 Higher Dean Cottage is a charming semi detached property, situated in a pleasant location within the village of Dean Prior on the fringes of Buckfastleigh. The Grade II Listed cottage has retained much of its original 16th Century charm while offering ample accommodation with features including an attractive fireplace and exposed beams. Unfurnished. Pets by negotiation. EPC Band: E. Tenant Fees Apply.
ACCOMMODATION The ground floor features a spacious sitting room; the light and spacious room features a pleasant aspect over the rear courtyard plus a stone fireplace with a wood burner and exposed beams. From the sitting room is access to a single storey space with velux windows which leads into an office. Steps lead down to a galley kitchen with a range of fitted wall and base units featuring an integral oven and gas hob, plus space for a dining table while a door leads into the entrance porch.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms with an outlook towards the rear of the property and both feature further examples of the attractive exposed beamwork. In addition on the first floor is a wet room comprising a walk in shower, wash basin with vanity unit and WC.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property is an off road parking space with a gate leading to the rear garden.
To the rear of the property is a charming South East facing courtyard, laid with a mixture of hardcore and patio slabs providing a pleasant seating area boarded by flower beds with a mixture of mature shrubs and bedding plants.
SERVICES Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. Council Tax Band: D.
DIRECTIONS From the A38 take the exit signposted to Lower Dean and Pennywell Farm. At the 'T-junction' turn right to proceed back under the A38 and turn immediately left signposted to Lower Dean. Proceed straight for 1/3 of a mile passing Dean Forge and The Orchard Kitchen Café, the property can be found immediately on your left opposite the turn to Cross View.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. E-mail: customer.services@southhams.gov.uk.
LETTING The property is available to let on an assured shorthold tenancy for 12 months plus, unfurnished RENT: £850.00 pcm exclusive of all charges. DEPOSIT: £980.00 Returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). References required, viewings strictly through the agents.
HOLDING DEPOSIT & TENANT FEES This is to reserve a property. The Holding Deposit (equivalent of one weeks rent) will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to Rent check, provide materially significant false information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
TENANT PROTECTION Stags is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme. In addition, Stags is a member of ARLA Propertymark, RICS and Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
