Property description
An elegant period property with a wealth of character features, both Victorian and Georgian, situated in Landscove with spacious and well laid out accommodation arranged over three floors. Benefits include six bedrooms, gardens, garage, off road parking and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. EPC rating: E
DIRECTIONS
From The Plains in Totnes proceed along Coronation Road and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Station Road, the A385. Continuw along the road towards Dartington. At the mini roundabout in Dartington take the 3rd exit towards Buckfastleigh, the A384. Continue along the A384 passing the Church on your right hand side and continue to the top of the hill. Just as you start to head down the hill take the right signposted for Staverton. Follow this road, over the River Dart and continue round to the right through the village of Staverton. After passing The Sea Trout on your right, follow the road round to the left and take the left hand fork. Take the 3rd left onto Sandy Lane and at the end of the road take left. Continue through Landscove and just before leaving the village, Thornecroft will be seen on your right and side.
SITUATION
Landscove is a delightful small, active and friendly village situated between the neighbouring towns of Totnes, Buckfastleigh and Ashburton. Landscove has a number of facilities including the popular and outstanding primary school, country pub, garden plant nursery, lovely B&B's, church and village hall, which is used for a variety of organisations and groups. The towns of Totnes, Ashburton and Buckfastleigh are all within easy reach and provide a further range of amenities and facilities including secondary schools, supermarkets and Totnes has the mainline rail station which is on the London (Paddington) - Penzance line. The A38 is close at hand providing dual carriageway access to the cities of Plymouth and Exeter and the M5 motorway network beyond. The open spaces of Dartmoor National Park are a short drive away providing opportunities for walking and riding.
DESCRIPTION
Thornecroft is an elegant period property with a wealth of character features, both Victorian and Georgian, situated in Landscove with spacious and well laid out accommodation arranged over three floors providing a charming family home. The property is offered in excellent condition throughout and offers well proportioned rooms. It stands in a commanding position with stunning southerly rural views from the house and the garden across a wide span of South Devon's open countryside.
The property comprises, with approximate measurements;
ENTRANCE HALL
Tiled flooring. Period doors.
CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM
Low level WC and wash hand basin. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Cupboard. Small window to the rear of the property.
LOUNGE
Measurements including the bay window and chimney breast. Large period sash bay window with stunning far reaching views. Log burning stove. Picture rail. Radiator. Door to the store room.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Large stone fireplace with log burning stove. Large sash bay window providing far reaching views. Exposed wooden flooring. Two radiators. Fitted shelves and cupboards in chimney recesses. Opening into the kitchen which is fitted with wooden work surfaces with wall and base level units and fitted shelving. Double bowl single draining stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Extractor. Central rose spotlights. Tiled flooring. Small pane sash window to the rear of the property.
Stairs from the entrance hall rise to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Doors to:
BEDROOM ONE
Bay window with stunning far reaching views. Built in wardrobes. Radiator.
EN-SUITE
Shower cubicle. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin with mixer tap inset into vanity unit. Extractor. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
Bay window with stunning far reaching views. Built in wardrobe. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE
Small pane sash window with window seat over looking the rear of the property. Wall light points. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR
Sash window to the front of the property with stunning far reaching views. Built in wardrobe.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Cast iron bath. Tiled splash areas. Low level WC. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with wooden surfaces. Obscured glazed single pane sash window to the rear. Wide floor boards. Radiator.
A door from the landing provides access to the staircase rising to the SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Good sized landing with sash window to the front of the property and velux window to the rear. Inset spotlights.
SEPARATE WC
Low level WC and wash hand basin.
BEDROOM FIVE
Double glazed window to the side of the property and velux window to the rear. Wall light point. Radiator. Eaves storage.
BEDROOM SIX
Window to the side of the property. Velux window to the rear. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
Immediately to the front of the garage, with access gained from the road, is a parking area with space providing off road parking for three cars. The garden is bordered by high stone walls to the front of the house and enjoys a high degree of privacy. This is principally laid to lawn with a number of plants and shrubs in the borders. Immediately in front of Thornecroft is a large south facing terrace which is raised slightly above the lawn and bordered by a cast iron pillared porch with glazed roof. Pond feature. Outside lighting and sensor lighting, lighting outside garage.
OFF ROAD PARKING
GARAGE - 17' 9'' x 9' 4'' (5.41m x 2.84m)
Wooden door. Power and light connected. Door to the garden.
TENURE
Freehold
SERVICES
Main water, drainage and electricity connected with oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band: F
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Hams District CouncilFollaton HousePlymouth RoadTotnesTQ9 5NETel: 01803 861234www.southhams.gov.uk www.landregistry.co.uk
Property Features :
- DOUBLE FRONTED PERIOD HOME
- MANY CHARACTER FEATURES
- SIX BEDROOMS, MASTER EN-SUITE
- STUNNING SOUTHERLY COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
- SOUTH FACING GARDEN