Cottage for sale in Holbeton, Plymouth PL8

Guide price £500,000 - £525,000

Accommodation

• A wealth of period features including slate tiled floors throughout the ground floor and wooden floorboards under carpets on the first floor, beams to walls and ceilings, some exposed stone walls, wooden panelled internal doors and multi-paned windows throughout.


• Good sized Sitting Room with a wood burning stove set on a slate hearth with exposed stone surround and chimney breast and oak bressummer beam over.


• Lovely Dining Room with steps up and an open aspect through to the Kitchen with a feature stable-style door to the rear and which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with wooden work surfaces over and cupboards under incorporating a 1½ bowl enamel sink unit with mixer tap, space for fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher, washing machine and free-standing oven, splashback tiling and a superb walk-in pantry with extensive shelving and light.


• First floor landing with useful storage cupboards and hatchway to mostly-boarded loft space with loft ladder.


• Dual aspect Main Bedroom with a window seat overlooking the front and a walk-in wardrobe with light (lately shower room which could be reinstated if needed). Our clients also inform us that there is the possibility of creating a new en-suite shower at the rear of the bedroom, utilising the drainage already in place.


• Two further bedrooms, one a generous double and the other a small double/large single.


• Family Bathroom with a frosted multi-paned window to the rear and fitted with a bathroom suite comprising free-standing bath with ball and claw feet, mixer tap, hand-held shower attachment and rainfall shower over, pedestal hand basin with feature period mixer tap, low level WC, heated towel rail and panelled walls and ceiling.

Outside

To the front of the property is a gate and steps up to a cottage-style garden with paved path to the front door and pretty flower borders.

The rear garden comprises a paved patio immediately to the rear of the house with a wrought iron gate leading to the covered storage space which also benefits a log store, the Worcester boiler and double gates out to the road. A paved path continues from the patio towards the remainder of the garden which is mainly laid to lawn with walled perimeters and some steps, in addition to raised beds which are well stocked with a range of mature shrubs including buddleia, wisteria, bamboo, honeysuckle, acer and bay.

The property enjoys the added benefit of some excellent outbuildings, in addition to a useful garden shed. There is a stone-built Annexe/Studio with a cloakroom fitted with a wall mounted hand basin with mixer tap and splashback tiling and low level WC and a separate fully-tiled shower cubicle. Situated behind the annexe is a wooden Summerhouse with a decked verandah, power and light.

Situation

The charming and picturesque South Hams village of Holbeton is well served with amenities including a village shop and Post Office, The Mildmay Colours public house, Holbeton Primary School and Pre-School. There is a strong sense of community with a range of village clubs and associations including amateur dramatics, gardening, cricket and more.

Holbeton is surrounded by glorious countryside and walks down to the River Erme with the beautiful and unspoilt Mothecombe Beach a 10 minute drive away. Dartmoor National Park and the golf clubs at Bigbury and Elfordleigh are also within easy reach. The nearby villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo are a yachting haven. The A38 provides quick access to the M5 and Cornwall, and is easily accessible, approximately six miles away.

The historic and vibrant waterfront city of Plymouth is just under 11 miles away and offers a wide range of shops, large department stores, restaurants, Theatre Royal, and cinemas. The leisure facilities are outstanding with superb watersports in and around Plymouth Sound and the Plymouth Life Centre.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water located outside the kitchen.

Tenure

Freehold.

Local Authority and Council Tax

South Hams District Council. Council Tax Band E.

Viewings

Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye Yealmpton | | . Online viewing available upon request.

Directions

From the centre of the village, proceed down the hill in the direction of the school and Arch Cottage will be found shortly on the right-hand side.

Lettings

Luscombe Maye also offers an Award Winning Lettings service. If you are considering Letting your own property, or a buy to let purchase, please contact Andrew or Alex on or to discuss our range of bespoke services.