Property description
ATTRACTIVE VICTORIAN TERRACED COTTAGE WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES, PRETTY GARDEN AND PARKING, CLOSE TO THE TOWN CENTRE
DESCRIPTION
2 South Crescent is a well-presented Victorian two-bedroom cottage, built in the 1890s, which has been sympathetically restored and improved. Period features blend with modern day comforts such as gas central heating, double glazing, a well fitted kitchen and bathroom and a wrap-around conservatory. A pathway with steps lead up to a beautiful enclosed rear garden/seating area. The property also benefits from a car parking space to the front.To conclude, 2 South Crescent is a most appealing cottage combining character, comfort and quality, occupying an attractive backwater position in sought-after Totnes.
SITUATION
2 South Crescent occupies a favoured tucked-away position in The Grove, a short walk from Totnes High Street. This celebrated and historic town has a fine range of independent shops, art galleries, cafes, restaurants and good educational provision. There is also a main-line railway station. The surrounding South Hams countryside is delightfully unspoilt and the beautiful South Devon coast is within short motoring distance.
uPVC part-glazed front door to:
Entrance Lobby
with electric meters and half glazed door to:
Hallway
with stairs to first floor, radiator and traditional panelled doors to:
Sitting Room
Attractive Victorian fireplace with fitted multi-fuel stove on a quarry-tiled hearth. Original built-in side cupboards with shelves above and picture rails. Front aspect window.
Dining Room
Victorian fireplace with coal effect gas fire. Original built-in side cupboards. Under-stairs cupboard, picture rails and radiator
Kitchen
A very bright room with white finished base units, wall shelves, rolled-edged work-surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset sink with mixer taps, space for fridge and dishwasher, gas cooker point.
Half glazed door to:
Conservatory
This lovely room is a wrap-around design to the rear elevation of the house. uPVC double glazed, it has a sliding door to outside. Within the conservatory there is a small rear seating area which includes plumbing for washing machine and door to Cloakroom with high level WC and wash hand basin.
Stairs from hallway (previously mentioned) to first floor:
Landing
with large hatch and ladder to roof space, which has extensive insulation and a south facing velux window. (Subject to consent it is considered that the roof space leaves ample scope for conversion)
Traditional panelled doors to:
Bedroom 1
Victorian fireplace (sealed), original early pre-war gas lamp, picture rails, pine flooring and radiator. Front aspect window.
Bedroom 2
Victorian fireplace (sealed) and radiator. Rear aspect window.
Bathroom
part-tiled and fitted with white suite, comprising panelled bath with electric shower unit above, pedestal washbasin, decorative wall mirror and WC. Towel rail and radiator. Airing cupboard with cylinder and immersion heater and central heating control panel.
Outside
To the front of the property is a quiet service lane, lined with some mature trees and a parking space. To the side of the cottage is a useful shared covered passageway which gives access to the rear yard and garden. A door from the conservatory (previously mentioned) leads to a small pathway with steps up to an enchanting and private south facing cottage garden. This lovely area is planted with an outstanding selection of mature shrubs and small fruit trees and benefits from a pretty trellis covered bench, paved area and compost bin corner. This elevated garden enjoys some views over historic Totnes rooftops to hills beyond.
DIRECTIONS
From Rendells office proceed uphill, turning left before the archway into South Street. After a short distance, take the left turn downhill into The Grove and then take the left lane, raised above the road. No 2 South Crescent will be found on the left.
Property Features :
- Cottage
- South Facing
- Character Features
- Pretty Garden
- Close to Town Centre
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