Property description
1 The Turnpike is located on the edge of the sought after village Strete, approx 4 miles South of the Historic Port of Dartmouth.
The property is situated in an elevated position overlooking Slapton Sands and there are stunning, panoramic views along the coastline over Slapton Ley (Britain's largest freshwater lagoon and an Area of Special Scientific Interest) to Start Point lighthouse.
The village of Strete offers a public house, restaurant, church and village store, whilst Dartmouth, and Kingsbridge, offer further amenities, including health and leisure centres, a variety of shops, banks, primary and secondary schools.
The village is served by both school and local bus services, whilst the A379 provides access to Dartmouth, or alternatively to Torcross, Slapton Sands and Kingsbridge.
The area is renowned for its sandy beaches and scenic walks, including the nearby coastal footpath, with Slapton Sands, Blackpool Sands, and Torcross all close by. Also within reach is East Portlemouth, with a passenger ferry to Salcombe, renowned for its inshore and dinghy sailing.
1 The Turnpike is a superb, end of terrace property constructed in the 19th Century and recently renovated to a very high standard. The terrace is built predominantly of stone and block work walls, rendered externally under a slate roof and takes full advantage of the superb setting, with dramatic views across Start Bay.
This property has been redesigned to the highest specification and incorporates a variety of technological features including Cat 4 cabling, Air source heat pump providing hot water under floor and central heating central heating, audio/visual wiring. Everything in the property including the heating, hot water, lighting and surround sound can be remotely controlled by a laptop/ iphone.
From the A379 Coast Road a driveway opens to a communal gravelled parking area.
Entrance hall Slate composite tiled floor, glazed door to rear garden and glazed door to:
Open plan living/dining room With double glazed doors opening to the paved sun terrace and enjoying stunning sea views, recessed ceiling lights, Fireplace alcove containing Mulit fuel burner, large cupboard with full height doors, shelving and automatic light. Heating thermostat for underfloor heating.
Kitchen area Range of fully fitted contemporary wall and floor units with worktop over and incorporating a sink with chrome mixer tap and stunning views over the garden and out to sea. Siemens Induction 2 ring hob, Siemens oven with combination microwave, Hotpoint built in dishwasher, Hotpoint built in fridge and freezer.
From the living room, stairs rise to:
Landing Cupboard, doors to:
Bathroom Composite slate tiled floor, walk in wet room style shower with pebbles style tiled floor and shower head over, glazed shower screen, chrome heated towel rail, tiled walls, WC with concealed cistern, wall mounted wash basin, recessed ceiling lights, underfloor heating.
Bedroom A superb room with dramatic coastal views through large double glazed picture windows, Recessed ceiling lights, heating thermostat, radiator.
Basement Large storage area with WC and wash hand basin, boiler room containing the Air source heat pump, the current owner has had plans drwan up to convert into another bedroom with ensuite and utility room.
From the Living room, double glazed door open to the: Sun terrace with stunning 180 degree views over Start Bay, From the terrace a gate and steps descend to the garden and large elevated decking area ideal for alfresco dining.
Whilst each property at The Turnpike owns the portion of the extensive lawn below the house, there is a policy to retain it as an open area for the benefit of the four owners.
Services Mains water, electricity, Air source heat pump underfloor central heating, private drainage.