Property description
UNIQUE AND SPACIOUS RE-MODELLED DETACHED HOUSE, ENJOYING DISTANT SEA VIEWS WITH AN EXCELLENT PARCEL OF LAND. ABOUT 2 ACRES.
SITUATION
Higher Gabberwell House occupies a peaceful rural position at the end of its own private driveway, which leads from a small country lane. The property is about 1 mile from the favoured village of Kingston, with its ancient church and pub. The surrounding area is delightfully unspoilt and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits, especially bathing and water sports on the lovely coastline and beaches, which are less than 2 miles from the property. The market town of Kingsbridge is about 6 miles and offers good shopping facilities a farmers market and excellent educational provision. Plymouth, with its full range of facilities, including a first class university, is about 14 miles.
DESCRIPTION
Higher Gabberwell House is a highly individual house, based originally on a 19th century property but completely re-modelled on the 1980s, to create a comfortable modern house offering bright and generously proportioned four bedroomed accommodation. There is an impressive hallway with part vaulted ceiling and many of the principal rooms enjoy splendid rural views which extend to the beautiful coastline. The property comes with extensive parking and garden areas which give way to a level meadow/paddock, ideal for a horse, ponies, other livestock or the creation of a further area of wonderful garden. In fact, the grounds leave enormous potential and the roomy house offers great scope for extension, subject to usual consents.
Entrance Porch
with exposed stonework, paved floor, PVCu double glazed patio entrance door and inner door to:
Hallway
a large area with part a vaulted ceiling, under-stairs cupboard, radiator, telephone point.
Sitting Room
affording wide views over the meadow and surrounding countryside towards the sea with Fireplace in decorative surround, two radiators, TV point, wall and ceiling lights, double doors to:
Dining room
affording the same view, with radiator
Kitchen
with a range work-surfaces including a breakfast bar, tiled surround, inset 1 ½ bowl sink, cupboards and drawers under, wall cupboards. Built-in AEG double oven and ceramic hob, extractor hood over, plumbing for dishwasher and further appliance space, radiator and exposed beam.
Rear Porch
with radiator, door to side driveway.
Separate WC
with hand basin and radiator
Pantry
with plumbing for washing machine, space for appliances and shelving.
Office/Bedroom 5
with oil fired boiler, supplying the central heating and hot water systems.
On the First Floor
Landing
with airing cupboard containing the hot water cylinder and immersion heater, hatch and ladder to roof space.
Bedroom 1
affording superb views over the countryside to the sea. Radiator, TV and telephone points.
Ensuite Bathroom
with a white suite comprising walk-in bath having an electric rising seat and hand shower over, pedestal basin and WC. Mirror, radiator, fully tiled.
Bedroom 2
affording similar views with radiator.
Bedroom 3
with radiator.
Bedroom 4
affording views over the countryside to Dartmoor in the distance. Radiator.
Bathroom
with a suite comprising bath having a hand shower and screen over, pedestal basin and WC Radiator. Part tiled.
OUTSIDE
A gated driveway leads from the country lane, through garden to the front of the house. This lawn area has established trees and flowering shrubs bounded by earth bank and hedging. Screened by the shrubs is the oil storage tank. The drive continues to the western side of the house providing ample parking, which leads onto the meadow/paddock. A pathway leads along the eastern side adjoining countryside. To the rear of the house is a seating area, small lawn which gives way to a level meadow/paddock, bordered by old established banks topped with hedging. In the far corner is a tiny copse. The total grounds extend to about 2 acres.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Septic-tank drainage within the land.
VIEWING
By appointment through Rendells Estate Agents Tel: 01803 863888
COUNCIL TAX
Band E
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Band 'D'
Property Features :
- Sea Views
- Land/Field
- 4 Bedrooms
- Detached
- Peaceful Location
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