Semi-detached house for sale in Staverton, Totnes TQ9

Situation

Staverton lies on the northern edge of the South Hams in the beautiful rural triangle between Totnes, Ashburton and Newton Abbot. The name Staverton or Stouretona means 'the village of stoney ford'. The ford, an ancient crossing many centuries old provided a route from the village to Dartington. In 1413 the very elegant Staverton Bridge was built. The village has a parish church, the well-known Sea Trout Inn, a primary school, St Christopher's Nursey and Preparatory School and playing fields with tennis courts. The surrounding countryside and the River Dart provide wonderful opportunities for the country enthusiast including splendid walks, riding and fishing. Close by are Dartington Hall, which has worldwide renown as a centre of excellence for music and the performing arts, and the acclaimed Riverford Field Kitchen restaurant. Together with Dartmoor to the west, the Devon Riviera to the east and the South Hams to the south, the area is host to a wide choice of recreational and sporting facilities. Both the A38 at Ashburton (3m) and the market town of Totnes (5m) are within easy reach. The sea is 12 miles away and the blue badge awarded Blackpool Sands beach is 16 miles.

Description

Riverwood is a semi-detached house, moments away from the River Dart and the village of Staverton. The modern accommodation is arranged over two floors, with a separate office/studio at the rear. There is a walled garden backing on to the Dartington Estate woodland. The property is approached along a shared driveway with two allocated parking spaces. The private enclosed garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind with large patio area and a focal point tree. The garden has an array of mature shrubs and bedding plants that have been carefully planted to create a lovely display. The hallway gives access to the downstairs bedroom, open plan living space and the downstairs w.c. The double bedroom downstairs has a window overlooking the rear garden. The open plan living space has been tastefully designed with bi-folding doors opening to the garden, new wood burner and a window to the front of the property providing plenty of light. The modern kitchen has a range of floor and wall units with hardwood work surfaces and tiled surrounds. Includes is a gas hob with extractor hood above and integrated eye level oven. There is space for a full height fridge freezer, along with space and plumbing for a washing machine. In addition, is a useful under stairs cupboard providing additional storage. On the first floor, is the spacious family bathroom with bath and separate shower, w.c and vanity hand basin with storage underneath. Adjacent is the master bedroom with a Juliet balcony overlooking North Woods. There is plenty of in built storage within the room. To the rear of the property is a useful studio/office space that the current owners use as a third bedroom. There is electric heating and electric points, making the space useable all year round.

Services

Mains gas, electricity and water. Private drainage. Gas central heating.

Tenure

Freehold.

Viewings

Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye

local authority

South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel:

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