3 bedroom cottage for sale

When calling for a viewing please quote ref: Mpfs 102080

Retaining much of its original character, a sympathetically updated Grade II* attached character cottage in the heart of one of the South Hams’ most sought after villages offering three bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen / dining room, utility room, cloakroom, bathroom and pretty cottage garden with planning permission to extend.

Sought after village location
grade II listed
sympathetically updated
three bedrooms
sitting room
kitchen / dining room
utility & cloakroom
bathroom
parking
planning consent to extend

Location

Set in the rolling countryside of the South Hams just five miles from the historic town of Totnes, Rattery has the quintessential charm of a typical Devon village and it is easy to imagine oneself a thousand miles from the hustle and bustle of modern city life. But for those of us that can’t do without the bright lights Plymouth, Exeter and the beaches of Torbay are all convenient thanks to the village’s excellent access to the A38 which lies just over a mile away.

The village itself has plenty to offer including its well used village hall, St.Mary’s Church dating back to medieval times and the well-known and popular Church House Inn which is reputed to predate even the church! There is also a local post-office which opens once a week.

Description

Made from local stone, The Plains is a perfect example of the chocolate box cottages to be found in the villages of the South Hams and it is easy to see how it earned its Grade II* listing. However, whilst it retains many of the features including its original 17th Century winding staircase, wooden beams and oak doors it has been sympathetically upgraded by its current owner to create a family home with some distinctly 21st Century touches, particularly the bathroom, cloakroom and utility room.

Another feature which may be of interest to potential owners who wish to create their own mark in the property is the planning consent which provides for the creation of a utility room behind the kitchen which would allow for the possible creation of a fourth bedroom or study.

Accommodation

Ground floor

porch

Hall
The hall has doors off to the sitting room and kitchen / dining room but a really interesting feature is the window into the kitchen / dining room. It is believed that this was in fact a serving hatch used in a previous incarnation of the property when it was used as the village post office.

Sitting room 4.76m (15’7”) x 4.68m (15’4”)
Overlooking the front of the property, this triple aspect room has a large stone fireplace housing a wood burning stove at its heart which provides the perfect place to snuggle up on those cold winter’s nights whilst a window seat offers the perfect spot to sit and admire the garden in spring, summer and autumn.

Kitchen / dining room 4.96m (16’3”) x 4.25m (13’11”)
Exposed stone walls, a stone fireplace and the casement window remind one of the cottage’s heritage but the feeling of this space is cool, modern and maybe even a little provencal with its pine cabinets and mosaic tiled work surfaces. Appliances include an integrated double oven, 4-ring gas hob with extractor over and integrated dishwasher.

Utility room
The feel is definitely modern rustic in this room with its whitewashed walls, wooden countertop and shaker style cupboards. Modern conveniences haven’t been forgotten and there is a washing machine and tumble dryer neatly tucked away under the work top.

Cloakroom
When you open the door into the cloakroom it would be easy to think you have stumbled into a boutique country house. Wooden floors, slate tiles, white walls and an ultra modern white suite comprising WC and sink all combine to create a modern, urban feel.

Rear hall
The rear hall has plenty of space to hang coats, store boots and towel dogs dry but its real feature is the 17th Century turned staircase which leads up to the first floor.

First floor
All of the bedrooms overlook the front of the property.

Bedroom 1 4.79m (15’8”) x 3.75m (12’3”)
A double aspect room with a window seat overlooking the garden. Like the rest of the cottage this room also has a surprise. When you open the door into what looks like just another cupboard you find a tiny room with its own window looking out over the neighbouring cottages. There is also a large built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 4.37m (14’4”) x 3.62m (11’10”)
Set on its own little landing half way up the staircase this room feels light and airy thanks to its vaulted ceiling with some lovely exposed beam work. Like the main bedroom this room also has its own window seat and built in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 3.09m (10’1”) x 2.30 (7’6”)
A double bedroom, again with a window seat from which one can admire the garden and village views currently being used as an office.

Bathroom
In keeping with the cloakroom this feel has a modern, almost urban edge to it with its co-ordinated bathroom suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, wash basin and WC all set off by rustic marble tiling.

Outside

To the front of the cottage there is a charming country cottage garden which is enclosed by stone walls and is the ideal spot to sit and take in the village scenery. To the side of the garden is private parking and to the rear of the property there is a log store and bin store.

Services

Electricity, Mains Water and Drainage. The property currently has radiators on the first floor heated by an electric boiler whilst the ground floor has night storage heaters and the wood burning stove. The gas hob uses lpg.

Council tax
Band D, South Hams

Directions

If coming from the Church House Inn the cottage is down the hill and on the left at the bottom of the valley by the stream.