Detached house for sale in Dean Hill, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9

Elm Cottage has a rich history dating from 17C. It was originally, part of a working farm with a Tythe barn and a cottage, now joined together to form an elegant period and contemporary detached family home. It has the added bonus of a south-facing garden and a separate detached modern home office/and a single garage with parking for a further four cars.

The deeds show that it was owned by the 11th Duke of Bedford until 1912. It was bombed in World War 2 with a historic wooden door in the Principal bedroom still bearing the shrapnel and scorch marks.

More recently it has fortunately had a quieter life, and its owners have sympathetically renovated and beautifully extended the living space. The cottage is deceptively large inside with versatile living space to suit all age groups. This unique and quirky family residence seamlessly blends the old-world allure with contemporary living.

Internally:-
Elm cottage has four generous double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

A wonderful newly built open plan kitchen and dining room, adorned with top of the range appliances and well-designed storage. Adjacent to the kitchen, still contained within the new extension (strictly this is a conversion of the original end cottage and outbuildings), is a utility room and a second ground floor WC.

The inviting sitting room has dual chimney breasts and a wood burning stove, windows overlook the garden, it's really a very lovely space for family gatherings. Beside this room is a modern extension with it’s own entrance which is now used as a boot room/gym.

Down a couple of steps is a second sitting room/snug, beautifully aged with its original beams and a fireplace.

Bedroom four is located next door, still on the ground floor, it's a good-sized room, presently used as a teenager's study and socialising space with a WC and wine storage are beside it.

This would make ideal independent space for generational living for an extended family. Upstairs are two more lovely double bedrooms and a shower room, and the Principal bedroom which has been redesigned to include a dressing room area and an En-suite family bathroom furnished with both a shower cubicle and a bath tub.

Externally:-
Glass doors open out from the rear of the property into a private pretty walled and terraced, south facing, garden, its been extremely well planted with shrubs, walk ways with boarders and some fruit trees. At ground level there is a lengthy alfresco dining and BBQ area, with two additional dining and sunbathing terraces on higher levels and a large garden shed and a pretty summer house.

The home office/studio is higher up the garden. It has a WC and it has an independent supply for water and electricity. Right outside there are two parking spaces and a single garage. Positioned just off the garden steps are an additional two parking spaces. Elm cottage has four parking spaces in total and a garage.

From the top of the garden the views are tremendous, immediately overlooking Plymstock but reaching to Dartmoor National Park on the horizon.

Behind the house is Borrow Hill, with its amazing dog walks and views to the sea. It's elevation makes it a popular spot to watch the world championship fireworks held in Plymouth every year.

Location:-
Plymstock, is positioned in a suburb of Plymouth, famed for its prime location and suitability for families, it has fantastic links to extremely good educational opportunities, with Primary, Senior and Private schools all close by, Plymouth City for its well-regarded University and for Plymouth culture there's Royal William Dock Yard, the Hoe and the Barbican. Derriford Hospital is a short distance away and Brittany

Ferries sail from Plymouth to both Spanish and French destinations. Plymouth has direct train links to Penzance and London Paddington.

And just across the road from Elm Cottage is the Broadway Shopping Centre with its many conveniences, shops and cafes.<br /><br />Ideally situated in Plymstock close to all amenities, a variety of Shops, Banks, Post Office, Chemist, local Bus Services, Schools, Health Centres, Plymouth City centre, Derriford Hospital, regular trains to London and Cornwall. And also a short drive to the beach and country walks on your door stop.