4 bedroom cottage for sale

Overview
Are delighted to offer this 4 Bedroom Cottage. Mill Cottage is an attractive stone cottage on the Colmer Country Estate which consists of a carefully restored 18th century house and converted farm buildings. The estate has 28 acres of its own beautiful and peaceful private grounds which include full access to woodlands, a private fishing lake and meadows along with both indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, a tennis court and gymnasium.

Mill Cottage has recently undergone complete restoration and is immaculately furnished throughout and extremely well equipped. With views of the outdoor pool from the rear it is perfectly situated for the many leisure activities on site.

Mill Cottage is arranged over 3 floors with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The cottage sleeps 7. Total area (approx) 90.1 sq metres / 969.8 sq feet

Ground floor - The front door opens directly into a good size open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area with wooden flooring throughout. The lounge is well furnished with comfortable sofas, colour flat screen TV, DVD and CD player. The well-equipped fitted kitchen has an electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher and a washing machine.

First floor - Stairs lead to the first floor with a double room and a single room. Family bathroom including bath with shower over, wash hand basin and toilet.

Second floor - A further set of stairs leads to the second floor with again a double room and a single room. Family bathroom including bath with shower over, wash hand basin and toilet.

Outside - To the front of the cottage there is a pleasant enclosed garden with patio. There is garden furniture including cushions and parasol and a bbq for al fresco dining.

Also on site there are Laundry facilities, Pay-phone, Private parking, and a twin dog kennel and run in the cottage's private garden.

Although the property is leasehold the new owner would become a 1/20 shareholder in the ultimate holding company which owns the whole site. Please note that there is an 11 month restricted residency on properties on the Colmer Estate.

Locally; 300 metres away is a garage shop where you will find a wide range of essential groceries and a cash point atm machine. Also an excellent Pub serving great food and beer, families welcome. Discounted temporary membership is available at the nearby Dartmouth Golf & Country Club on Green Fees and all their leisure facilities. The nearest of many beautiful sandy beaches is 6 miles away at Bigbury-on-Sea leading to the famous Burgh Island. This is a great place to windsurf, kite-surf or body-board, but also very safe to potter around rock-pooling. Alternatively head North and you'll be in the wilds of Dartmoor in 15 Minutes.

Wherever you find yourself in the South Hams, by the river or seaside, in the centre of a bustling village or the heart of the countryside, you will find something of interest. The choices on offer are diverse and the settings, with attractions, water sports, museums, coastal walks, boat trips and festivals, adding to that diversity.

Activities on site: Outdoor/indoor heated swimming pools, fitness gymnasium, fishing lake, tennis court, basket ball net, table tennis and walled garden.

Local information;
The beach at Bigbury Bay :
Check tides in the local directory and plan your outing to fit in with high/low tides. When the tide is high there is still a lot of clean, soft sand, but as it ebbs there are many exciting rock-pools and vast expanses of superb sand. You also get to come back from Burgh Island on the sea tractor! Try the Pilchard Inn for lunch on the island - it used to be a smugglers' haunt. If you enjoy windsurfing, kitesurfing or bodyboarding this beach is for you.

The beach at Mill Bay :
Opposite Salcombe, via East Portlemouth. There is a National Trust carpark, a good beach shop, and for the energetic a 30 minute walk across the fields takes you to the Gara Rock Hotel, where the views are stunning and the refreshments well worthwhile - if you walk back via the coast (45 minutes) you won't be disappointed. Alternatively have lunch at the Millbrook Inn South Pool then catch the little ferry over to Salcombe for a browse. Don't miss the local pubs and museum beneath the Tourist Information Centre in Salcombe.

The beach at South Sands :
Next to Salcombe. Park at the hotel or at the National Trust carpark at Sharpitor Gardens where there is a superb picnic spot with a fantastic view, gardens reminiscent of the Mediterranean, and an interesting museum where children will spend some time doing the quiz and looking for Fred the friendly ghost in the children's area through the secret door. You could hire cans etc. At south Sands or catch the ferry boat to Salcombe, walking back along the coast lane - once again stunning views.

Dartmoor :
One of Devons most spectacular assets, Dartmoor National Park covers around 369 square miles of open moorland, rocky torrs and hidden river valleys. Walk along some of the hundreds of miles of public rights of way, climb the majestic torrs which rise high above the moor, and experience the view across miles of rolling Devon countryside. Dartmoor is home to plentiful native wildlife, including the famous Dartmoor ponies.

The Round Robin trip :
By boat, ferry, steam train and open-top double decker bus. You can pick this up at Totnes or Dartmouth - Totnes may be more convenient. You can take all day over this, stopping off en route, or nip around in about two hours. There is also a steam train from Buckfastleigh to Totnes with a vintage bus connection.

Morwhellham Quay :
Combined with Buckfast Abbey (of Francis Drake fame) or Cotehele, a National Trust property suitable for dreaming swashbuckling youngsters.

The Aquarium in Plymouth :
Not to be missed - ideal for a rainy day - very new and allegedly the best in the country. It has a fantastic shark tank.

Dartmouth Castle :
You can park up there or if you are more energetic you could park the car in the National Trust carpark at Stoke, walk along the coastal path or track (shorter/easier at 25 minutes), visit the castle then take the ferry into Dartmouth.

The Visitor's Centre at Princetown :
Followed by a trip over Dartmoor (beautiful place) and antique shopping in Ashburton or white water rafting and other adventures at the Dart Country Park.

Woodlands Theme Park and Pennywell Farm :
These are perfect whole days out for children with lots to do rain or shine.

Just a few more...
Dartington Arts Centre, Miniature Pony Centre, Becky Falls and the Eden Project together with Lanhydrock (about one hour drive, but leave early to be there by 10 am, otherwise arrive at 2pm) - and of course all the fantastic coastline walks.

Finally, pamper your tastebuds :
You should not be disappointed if you eat at The California Inn at California Cross, The Ship and The Anchor at Ugborough, the New Inn at Moreleigh, the old Church House at Harbertonford, the Tower Inn at Slapton, the Port Light between Soar Mill and Hope Coves, Pig Finca in Kingsbridge, the Ship and Dolphin at Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo - and last but by far the least, the Oyster Shack at Easton, on the way to Bigbury - or you could just eat in as Jasmine Chinese Restaurant in Kingsbridge offer a free delivery service too, which can save the day if all else fails. But no doubt you will find favourites of your own - the opportunities appear to be endless. Alternatively you could just go fishing, put your feet up, play the odd game of tennis, take a dip in the pool, read a good book, listen to the birds or some light music and relax in the garden.

Living room 16'6 x 14'0 (5.02m x 4.26m)
The front door opens directly into a good size open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area with wooden flooring throughout. The lounge is well furnished with comfortable sofas, colour flat screen TV, DVD and CD player.

Kitchen 9'6 x 6'4 (2.89m x 1.94m)
The well-equipped fitted kitchen has an electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher and a washing machine.

Landing
Stairs lead to the first floor landing with fitted carpet

Bedroom 3 10'11 x 8'9 (3.33m x 2.66m)
Double room, window, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 4 7'6 x 7'6 (2.28m x 2.28m)
Single room, window, radiator and fitted wardrobe.

Family bathroom
Family bathroom including bath with shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. Window, heated towel rail, shaver point and light

Landing 5'7 x 7'2 (1.71m x 2.18m)
A further set of stairs leads to the second floor landing with fitted carpet

Bedroom 1 11'2 x 9'1 (3.40m x 2.77m)
Double room, window, radiator, fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 2 14'5 x 5'3 (4.39m x 1.61m)
A single room, window, radiator, fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom
Bathroom including bath with shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. Window, heated towel rail, shaver point and light, extractor fan, door to airing cupboard

Front
To the front of the cottage there is a pleasant enclosed garden with patio. There is garden furniture including cushions and parasol and a bbq for al fresco dining.