Property description
A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED CHARACTER HOME SITUATED IN THE DELIGHTFUL VILLAGE OF CORNWORTHY WITH SIX BEDROOMS, THREE BATHROOMS, DELIGHTFUL GARDENS, AND OFF ROAD PARKING. EPC RATING: F
DIRECTIONS
From Totnes take the A381 Western Bypass towards Kingsbridge and on leaving Harbertonford take the next turning left to Washbourne and Cornworthy. Follow this road along, through Washbourne and when you reach the junction at the end of the road, take right for Cornworthy. Stay on this road and follow it all the way down into the village. As you start to proceed up the other side, Hall House will be found on the right hand side just after the Hunters Lodge (currently closed).
SITUATION
Cornworthy is of Saxon origins and is recorded in the Doomsday book. There is an Augustinian Priory built 1230 and run by Augustinian nuns until the dissolution in 1537. The chuch was of Norman origins and has the existing Norman Font. Present church was built in 1350. Today there are working farms, variety of local businesses and enterprises. Of note there is minimal traffic through the village as there is a road going around the village. The village also enjoys dark nights as there is no light pollution due to no street lighting, so a real joy for star gazers.Cornworthy is a real hidden gem. It has a thriving community and is a working village surrounded by farms and fields. It is very close to the River Dart and a tributary of the Dart, Bow Creek. Part of the village is classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village appeals to those of all ages, families with children, single people, retired and the elderly. There is a church, a village hall, pub and a Saturday shop. Activities available in the village include football club, table tennis, badminton, WI (Womens Institute), allotments, the history society, gardening club, amateur dramatics and bell ringing. There are some beautiful rural and riverside walks to be enjoyed including the John Musgrave Heritage Trail and Dart Valley Trail run through the village. Sailing is available 1 mile away with slipway, moorings, boat storage and Dittisham Sailing Club 3 miles away. Dartmouth Golf Club is approximately 3 miles. Totnes is a short drive away with a number of shops and facilities and is also on the main London Paddington to Penzance railway line.
DESCRIPTION
Hall House is a beautifully presented character home situated in the popular village of Cornworthy. Hall House has a number of character features including sash windows, stone fireplace, exposed stone walls and exposed wooden beams. The spacious accommodation is well laid out over three floors and comprises of two reception rooms, a good sized kitchen/breakfast room, good sized hall, six bedrooms, three bathrooms (one en-suite) and a store room. To the rear of the property are delightful enclosed rear gardens mainly laid to lawn with various plants and shrubs and also a timber summer house.
The property comprises, with approximate measurements:
LOBBY
Tiled flooring. Small pane window.
ENTRANCE HALL
Night storage heater. Stairs rising to the first floor. Steps up to the kitchen.
DINING ROOM - 13' 9'' x 10' 1'' (4.19m x 3.07m) maximum measurements
Nyborg Jern cast iron stove on slate hearth with exposed stone surround and timber beam above. Wooden sash window to the front of the property.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 22' 2'' x 11' 9'' (6.75m x 3.58m)
Oak wall and base level kitchen units. Roll edge work surfaces. One and a half bow stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. 4 ring gas hob with extractor over. Tiled splash area. Built in double oven. Plumbing for dishwasher. Recessed spotlights. Exposed beams. Two large windows over looking the gardens to the rear of the property, one with window seat.
SITTING ROOM - 19' 6'' x 9' 0'' (5.94m x 2.74m)
Large brick fireplace with wooden mantel and open solid fuel fire with grate and basket. Windows to two sides. Velux window. Wall light point.
UTILITY ROOM - 6' 2'' x 5' 5'' (1.88m x 1.65m)
Single draining single bowl sink unit with tiled splash back. Base level unit. Plumbing for washing machine.
STORE ROOM - 18' 11'' x 12' 2'' (5.76m x 3.71m)
This used to be the village shop and is now a useful storage area with power and light, wall mounted cupboards, shelving, Window and door to the front of the property.
Stairs from the ground floor lead to FIRST FLOOR
Split level landing with sash window to the front of the property.
BEDROOM TWO - 14' 5'' x 11' 9'' (4.39m x 3.58m) maximum measurements
Wooden door. Irregular shaped room. Shower cubicle. Sash window with views. Picture rail. Night storage heater.
BEDROOM ONE - 12' 3'' x 11' 4'' (3.73m x 3.45m)
Wooden door. Double glazed window to rear gardens. Night storage heater.
EN-SUITE
Wood panelled bath with telephone hand shower attachment. Tiled splash area. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM THREE - 11' 6'' x 9' 7'' (3.50m x 2.92m)
Double glazed window with views to the garden. Night storage heater.
BEDROOM FOUR - 10' 7'' x 9' 5'' (3.22m x 2.87m)
Sash window to the front of the property. Coving to ceiling.
BATHROOM
Window to the rear of the property. Cast iron ball and claw bath. Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Tiled flooring. Coving to ceiling.
Stairs from the first floor lead to the SECOND FLOOR
GUEST SUITE/BEDROOM FIVE - 14' 4'' x 10' 6'' (4.37m x 3.20m)
Beams. Three velux windows. Eaves storage. Spotlights.
EN-SUITE
Cast iron ball and claw bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Velux window. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Linen cupboard.
BEDROOM SIX/STUDY - 10' 6'' x 10' 0'' (3.20m x 3.05m) average measurements
Ceiling beams. Velux window.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is an area providing off road parking for one vehicle.
GARDENS
Door from the kitchen opens onto a courtyard area which has wooden stores housing coal, compost and gas cylinders. Two sets of steps lead up from the courtyard to private and enclosed terraced gardens with lawned and patio areas providing space for garden furniture and the opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy views across the South Hams towards the moors. The gardens are bordered by areas with various plants and shrubs and there is also a paved area suitable for barbecues and a summer house.
SERVICES
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Storage heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE Tel: 01803 861234 www.southhams.gov.uk www.landregistry.co.uk
Property Features :
- ENTRANCE HALL
- DINING ROOM
- KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
- SITTING ROOM
- INNER HALLWAY