Guide price

£600,000

(£759/sq. ft)

2 bed detached house for sale
Start, Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7

    • 2 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 1 reception

    • 790 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: E

  • Freehold

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About this property

  • Charming Detached Cottage

  • A Magical Two-Bedroom Hideaway

  • Two Reception Rooms and Sun Lounge

  • Rural Location

  • Extensive Gardens approaching 2 acres with Stream

  • Separate Study/Guest Room with En Suite

  • Freehold – Council Tax Band C

A beautifully presented, truly charming detached 19th century cottage with an abundance of character set in approx. Two acres of tranquil gardens which include a stream, mature planting, flowering plants and wooded areas. EPC E.

Situation

Fern Cottage is located in the rural hamlet of Start approx.. 1.5 miles from the coast and a mile from the village of Slapton, considered to be one of the prettiest and most desirable villages in the South Hams. Almost equal distance between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge, the village has a thriving local community, pubs, a well-stocked general store, village hall, chapel and C13th church. Just a few minutes’ walk is a 3-mile-long beach.

Description

A truly delightful, quintessential, detached 18th century cottage set in a peaceful and idyllic location with an abundance of character and charm throughout. The cottages looks across the extensive mature gardens, with informal seating areas, bridges cross the meandering stream to the marshland areas - a true wildlife haven. A covered porch leads to the front door with access into the entrance hall. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cottage-style units. There are two reception rooms, along with the sun room providing access to the garden, a double bedroom and bathroom. Accessed via external steps is the 'bothy' an ideal separate guest suite/study with its own en-suite shower room.

Outside

Externally, the gardens, of around 2 acres, are an enchanting feature of this charming cottage, partly boarded by a stone wall, they are a real hide away. There is an array of established plants including gunneras, a tree fern, productive fruit trees; including fig, apple and damson, and other mature trees including a Ginkgo Biloba and pretty, well-stocked borders. The leat and stream meander through the lower garden, with bridges to cross to the natural wildlife haven and convenient direct access to the opposite lane . There is a gated driveway with ample parking, EV charger and a useful shed with power.

Services

Mains electricity, water. Oil fired central heating. Private Drainage. The current vendors have Starlink broadband and based on the latest data at Ofcom mobile coverage from EE, Vodafone, Three & O2 are available at the property.

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