4 bedroom terraced house for sale

A highly individual grade II listed period family house bridging the dean burn river

directions

From Totnes or Exeter take the Buckfastleigh turn off on the A38. Proceed past the Eastern Eye and take the left turn at the mini roundabout. Proceeding along Dart Bridge Road past the petrol station, taking the next turning right into Elliot Plain, drive to the end of Elliot Plain, turn right into Station Road and park in the car park. Bridge House is at the end of Elliot Plain on the right hand side.

Situation

Buckfastleigh itself is situated on the lower slopes of the Dartmoor National Park and is within easy reach of all the amenities the Moor has to offer. The Town offers a variety of local amenities including leisure and sporting facilities and boasts excellent commuter links via A38 dual carriageway to Exeter and Plymouth. Totnes Is approximately 7 miles away with a rail station on the Paddington/Plymouth main line. Secondary schooling is also available in Totnes and Ashburton.

Description

Bridge House is a fascinating grade II listed property built in the Georgian period. Bridge House's construction includes a single - span stone bridge over the Dean Burn River, hence it's name. The property has a number of character features including original 16 pane sash windows and original panel doors. To the rear of the property is a decked terrace over looking the river, as it flows from under Bridge House.

The accommodation comprises with approximate measurements:

Entrance hall

Approached through wooden front door with glazed panel above. Large entrance hall with period mouldings. Archway through to stairs leading to first floor. Central heating radiator.

Lounge - 12' 7'' x 11' 0'' (3.84m x 3.35m)

Original small pane glazed sash window to front aspect. Window seat. Exposed wood flooring. Central heating radiator. Arched alcove with built in shelving and cupboard. Telephone point.

Dining room - 12' 2'' x 11' 6'' (3.71m x 3.51m)

Original small paned glazed sash window to front aspect. Central heating radiator. Wood effect flooring. Arched alcove with built in shelving and cupboard to chimney recess.

Study/bedroom - 12' 0'' x 11' 11'' (3.66m x 3.63m)

Glazed window to rear aspect overlooking patio. Built in storage cupboard. Central heating radiator. Chimney recess.

Kitchen - 12' 5'' x 10' 0'' (3.78m x 3.05m) (maximum measurements)

Range of base level kitchen units. Work surfaces incorporating single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Space for cooker. Space for fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Small decorative brick arch to chimney recess (possible open fire)
Wooden small paned glazed casement window to rear aspect overlooking the terrace and Dean Burn River. Under stairs storage cupboard. Central heating radiator. Timber door leading to decked terrace. Worcester gas fired central heating boiler.

Rear lobby

Glazed window to side aspect. Wooden flooring. Part glazed timber door leading to rear.

Cloakroom

Glazed casement window to rear aspect. Exposed floorboards. Low level W.C.

Stairs from entrance hall, lead to first floor

Half landing

Exposed panelling to one side to dado height. Wooden glazed casement window overlooking the river and surrounding countryside.

Landing

Three steps leading up to over stairs storage/airing cupboard. Access to loft space.

Bedroom 1 - 12' 1'' x 11' 8'' (3.68m x 3.56m)

Original small paned sash window to front aspect. Central heating radiator. Wood Flooring.

Bedroom 2 - 12' 4'' x 9' 11'' (3.76m x 3.02m)

Wooden glazed casement window to rear aspect enjoying views over surrounding countryside. Deep cill. Central heating radiator. Wood flooring.

Bedroom 3 - 12' 5'' x 10' 0'' (3.78m x 3.05m)

Original small paned sash window to front aspect. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 9' 0'' x 5' 2'' (2.74m x 1.57m)

Original sash window to front aspect. Central heating radiator.

Bathroom - 10' 5'' x 10' 0'' (3.18m x 3.05m)

An unusually spacious bathroom with suite comprising ball and claw centrally positioned bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment. Corner Japanese hip bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment above. Low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled splash backs. Glazed window to rear aspect. Part panelling to walls. Dado rail. Central heating radiator.

Loft space

The property benefits from a substantial loft area which has superb potential for conversion subject to the necessary planning, regulations, consents and permission. Conservation window.

Outside

The property is approached from Elliot Plain via a wrought iron gate and steps leading to the front door with decorative timber architrave. Outside light. The front terrace provides a paved and gravelled area, ideal for potting plants. The front terrace borders the pavement via a stone wall with wrought iron fencing.

Rear courtyard

To the rear of the property is courtyard area with steps leading to a raised decked terrace over looking the Dean Burn River.

From the rear of the courtyard steps lead to a passage way, where a green door provides access to the cellar. Outside light

Cellar - 13' 1'' x 11' 6'' (3.99m x 3.51m)

Power and light connected.

Additional information

Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX

Council tax
D

services

Mains Water. Mains Gas. Mains Drainage. Mains Electric.