Property description
A detached and extended four/five double bedroom 1930's art deco style home with gardens, garage, extensive private parking and a double bedroomed self contained annexe. The property would benefit from some updating and is suitable for large or extended family living, or home and income. Chain free. Part exchange considered. EPC rating: E
DIRECTIONS
From Totnes take the A385 to Paignton. Proceed o wards Collaton St Mary and after approximately four miles the property will be found on the right hand side opposite the bus stop sign on the left, just before Collaton St Mary. The property has its own driveway and is hidden, set well back behind the houses on the main Totnes Road.
SITUATION
Courtlands is conveniently situated in Collaton St Mary, a village on the outskirts of Paignton. It is approximately four miles from Totnes with frequent trains direct to London Paddington,Birmingham, Leeds and the North,Plymouth and Cornwall to the West. The highly regarded Collaton St Mary Primary School is within walking distance. There is plenty of choice for local shopping in Totnes and the towns of Torbay, and the major cities of Exeter and Plymouth are both approximately 25 miles away. There are many recreational opportunities nearby, good golf courses, sailing and walking.
DESCRIPTION
Courtlands is an architect designed house built in the 1930s in the Art Deco style that has been extended in the 1990s to provide a magnificent family home. It is situated in a quiet location, accessed via a private shared driveway from the Totnes Road, although set well back from the road.The property has spacious rooms with many original features, such as parquet flooring and original panelled doors, and benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazing.There is a self contained annexe on the lower ground floor comprising a large double bedroom, kitchen, living room and shower room. This annexe has much potential for letting purposes or to accommodate young or elderly relatives who wish to live independently.Courtlands has lovely south facing gardens backing onto open fields, overlooking the gardens is a stunning covered porticoed veranda, allowing all year enjoyment of the tranquillity.
ENTRANCE HALL
Wooden floor. Double glazed front door opening to a diamond shaped inner hall leading to octagonal vaulted hall. Radiator. Cloaks cupboard.
CLOAKROOM
Low level w.c. Wall mounted wash hand basin.
BATHROOM
Modern family bathroom with white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. Low level w.c. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Large shower cubicle. Fully tiled walls. Ladder style heated towel rail and radiator. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM 5 - 17' 11'' x 8' 0 (5.46m x 2.44m)
Two windows. Radiator. Cupboard with wash hand basin.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM - 0' 0'' x 0' 0 (0.00m x 0.00m)
DINING ROOM - 15'5\" x 11'0 (4.70m x 3.35m) Double glazed leaded bay window with views over the gardens. Wall lights. LOUNGE - 18'7\" x 14'0 (5.66m x 4.26) Dual aspect double glazed windows with views towards fields and gardens. Living flame coal effect gas fire. Wall lights. Radiator. Door to Annexe.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 18' 0'' x 15' 11 (5.48m x 4.85m)
Crftsman built large family kitchen, triangular shaped. Excellent range of pine wall and base units. Extractor fan. 4 ring gas hob. Double electric oven. Plumbing for dishwasher. Inset stainless steel double bowl sink and drainer. Radiator.
UTILITY ROOM
Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier.
CONSERVATORY PORCH
Double glazed conservatory porch leads from the kitchen to the sideof the property.
BEDROOM 3 - 18' 1'' x 13' 1 (5.51m x 3.98m)
Wooden floor. Two fitted wardrobes and built in cupboards. Double glazed windows to two sides with views.
BEDROOM 4 - 12' 1'' x 12' 0 (3.68m x 3.65m)
( Currently used as a studio) Leaded double glazed bay window with views over the gardens and fields. Radiator and coving.
FIRST FLOOR
An independently arranged suite of rooms that could act as the master and family bedrooms, guest suite or provide for extended family to share the house independently.
GALLERY - 19' 3'' x 16' 6 (5.86m x 5.03m)(inc. stairs and balustrade)
Double glazed bay window with views over countryside. Useful space for office and/or lounge.
BEDROOM 1 - 19' 5'' x 12' 5 (5.91m x 3.78m)
Two under eaves storage cupboards. Radiator. Double glazed velux window and double glazed dormer window.
BEDROOM 2 - 12' 7'' x 17' 10 (3.83m x 5.43m) MAX
Double glazed Velux window and double glazed dormer window. Radiator. Under eaves storage cupboard.
BATHROOM
Large family bathroom with corner bath unit with shower over. Bidet and low level w.c. Wash hand basin set in a marble topped vanity unit with mirror.
ANNEXE
With own entrance from gardens, but also accessed from lounge via staircase leading to lower ground level.
KITCHEN - 10' 0'' x 8' 0 (3.05m x 2.44m)
Wall and base units. Leaded double glazed window. Electric cooker point.
LOUNGE - 13' 10'' x 11' 11 (4.21m x 3.63m)
Leaded double glazed bay window with views over the garden.
BEDROOM - 12' 0'' x 11' 10 (3.65m x 3.60m)
Leaded double glazed bay window. Fitted wardrobe with fitted drawers. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled with pedestal wash hand basin, shower and low level w.c.
OUTSIDE
Courtlands is approached via a shared private drive to the side of which is a private parking area and additional garden with lawn and pergola. The front of the house has a pillared porticoed entrance.The main gardens are situated to the rear of Courtlands and back onto the open fields of the neighbouring valley. A magnificent pavilion style veranda overlooks the gardens.
GARAGE
To the front of the house there is large area for parking several vehicles, a large detached garage and adjacent carport which is currently being used as a greenhouse.
BOILER ROOM - 14' 0'' x 11' 9 (4.27m x 3.58m)
Situated to side of the external entrance to the annexe. A useful storage/utility area with gas fired central heater, stainless steel sink unit and plumbing for washing machine.
SERVICES
Mains water, mains gas, mains electricity, private drainage septic tank.
TENURE
Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Main House FAnnexe A
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Torbay District Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus Torquay. TR1 3DR. Tel: 01803 201201. email fss@Torbay.gov.uk
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Accessed by double glazed door. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder.Radiator. Doors to
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