Property description
A highly individual 1960s split level Retro house for modernisation in a peaceful and exquisite Hamlet. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, workshop, gardens, small pony paddock, woodland and pond. About 0.75 acres.
SITUATION
Brooking Five occupies a rather special position in the historic and sought after hamlet of Brooking, a timeless backwater about 2 miles from the village of Dartington famous as a centre for arts and music. The popular town of Totnes is about 4 miles and offers an interesting range of shops, supermarkets and educational and recreational provision. The surrounding countryside is delightfully unspoilt and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Accessibility is an important feature with Totnes main line station being approximately 4 miles and the A38 dual carriageway about 5 miles.
DESCRIPTION
Brooking Five is a unique house, built in the style of the 1960s architect Maurice Green. It remains virtually untouched since its construction and retains a largely intact Retro interior. The design takes full advantage of the large secluded gardens and there is ample room for extension subject to planning consent. Outside, the grounds also offer potential. They comprise a mixture of lawns and wooded areas with mature trees and shrubs. There is a small pony or goat paddock and a fascinating old quarry with pond, providing a haven for wildlife. To conclude, Brooking Five presents potential buyers with a very rare opportunity. This is a glimpse of a bygone era, a unique home with immense scope and wonderful grounds, occupying a peaceful and favorued rural location.
DIRECTIONS
Proceed out of Totnes along Station Road which in turn leads into Ashburton road. At Shinners Bridge, continue straight over onto the A385 South Brent and Plymouth Road. After about 2 miles take a right turn signed for Tigley. Pass through the hamlet and as the road rises take a narrow left turn. This will take you into the hamlet of Brooking and Brooking Five is the second property on the right with a 'For Sale' board displayed.
ACCOMMODATION
Steps lead up to an Oak Glazed Front Door to:-
Entrance Hall
With random stone flooring, built in cupboard, original textured glazed oak framed screen, hatch to roof space and doors to:-
Sitting Room
a double aspect room with feature stone fireplace, glazed double doors to outside and two radiators.
Kitchen/Dining Room
Fitted with a range of base units and work surfaces (possibly original), double drainer sink, wall mounted water heater, walk in larder with fitted shelves. Electric cooker point and door to outside. The Kitchen/Dining Area is partly separated by a projecting shelf unit with storage cupboards below. Oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water, sliding glazed doors to small lean-to Conservatory with door to outside and quarry tiled floor
Returning to the Entrance Hall (previously mentioned) Stairs with original metal balustrade lead up to an Upper Landing with airing cupboard and doors to:-
Master Bedroom
A double aspect room with radiator.
Bathroom
Part tiled and fitted with coloured suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower unit, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail, shaving cabinet and radiator. Separate W.C.
Returning to the Entrance Hall (previously mentioned) Stairs with metal balustrade lead down to a Lower Inner Hallway with radiator and under stairs cupboard.
Bedroom 2
with built-in wardrobe and radiator.
Bedroom 3
with built in wardrobe, telephone point and radiator.
Bathroom
Part tiled and fitted with coloured suite comprising panelled bath vanity unit with inset basin, W.C. and radiator.
Outside
The property is approached through a metal five bar gate which leads onto an extensive parking area with access to an attached Single Garage with up and over door. Further stone Building/Workshop (overgrown) with first floor storage area.There are secluded areas of trees with mature shrubs. Steps with wrought iron balustrade lead up to a raised Stone Terrace adjacent to the house with access to the front door. Outside light. There are pathways surrounding the house with further steps up to the back door. Oil storage tank to the side.The Gardens and Grounds are a superb feature of the property and include a large rear lawned area, which gives way in a pond which lies within the environs of an old quarry. This rises up to some pleasant woodland, carpeted with spring flowers and an interesting old lime kiln. To the side of the house is a good sized grassed area/small pony paddock bordered by mature trees and shrubs. The whole plot extends to about 0.75 acres.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and private drainage.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Band 'F'
COUNCIL TAX
Band 'F'
MANNER OF SALE
The property is to be offered on the open market with the invitation for bids in excess of £450,000. All bids submitted will be disclosed to existing bidders and all bidders will be given the opportunity of revising their bids when exceeded by bids received from third parties. Attached to these sales particulars is a Disclosed Bidding Form, which is to be completed when submitting an offer.
STATUS
Bidders will be required to confirm their status when submitting offer and would need to advise us if their purchase was subject to any other sales or funding.
ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS
On submitting the final highest bid prospective purchasers will be advised that this is accepted, subject to contract and will be expected to sign a contract within three weeks of the receipt of this contract. Failure to do so may result in a contract being offered to an under bidder. The vendor reserves the right not to accept any bids.
Property Features :
- A spacious and highly individual detached 1960s split level house
- Requiring modernisation and improvement
- With extensive gardens and grounds
- Set within a much sought after hamlet
- About 0.75 acres