Eastdown, Blackawton, Totnes Auction Guide Price £240,000

Mileage

Totnes 11.6 miles approx., Dartmouth 5.8 miles approx., Kingsbridge 11.3 miles approx., Exeter 40.3 miles approx., and Plymouth 28.6 miles approx. (London Paddington via Totnes Train station approx. 2.45 hours).

Situation

The village of Blackawton which has a highly regarded Primary School part of the Academy Collection. The secondary Schools are located in Dartmouth and Kingsbridge with a Grammar School at Churston, Torquay. The nearby Town of Dartmouth offers a range of shopping facilities and a Marina. Nearest Marina for the property is Blackness Marine located at East Cornworthy. Mainline Rail Link from Totnes Station to London Paddington approximately 3 hours. There are plenty of country walks and Bridle Paths. The nearby Dartmouth Best Western Golf and Country Club with an 18-hole Golf Course and Spa, and a Family Day out at the Woodland Leisure Park also a short drive away.

Description

Myrtle Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire an idyllic Devon Cottage set in its own grounds within a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Easy access to the coastline with the nearest town being Dartmouth. Requiring renovation, the gardens have some mature specimens, offering plenty of scope for the green fingered.

Accommodation

Good ceiling heights throughout the property. A kitchen with a range of under counter and wall mounted units. Fireplace with inset woodburner. Dining room with front aspect and fireplace. Sitting Room with fireplace and stone hearth with inset woodburner. Two principle large bedrooms to the front of the property on the first floor enjoying far reaching views. Rear bedroom with views over the garden. Bathroom with hand wash basin, W.C. and bath with shower over.

Gardens and Outside

The property has a hard standing parking to the right for 2/3 vehicles. A pedestrian gate leads to the front garden and main entrance. To the left of the property is a path leading to the stone outhouse the side entrance and conservatory. The garden is accessed up steps leading to mature gardens with plenty of space for creating raised beds and taking in some country views.

Council Tax

Band C.

Tenure

Freehold.

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy rating E.

Services

Mains electric, mains water. Private drainage. External oil fired boiler. Drainage is located in the field opposite, which is being retained by the vendor. Purchasers are advised to make their own inspection of the drainage. Mains water is supplied from South West Water the pipe was renewed in 2017. The water supply comes in above the cottage across two fields. The pipe also splits off and supplies the neighbouring property.

Local Authority

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment with a member of the Rendells team

Method of Sale

Online Auction. Buyer’s Premium and Admin Fees apply, please check Terms and Conditions.

Special Conditions of Sale/Auction Legal Pack

Available on Auction website and via Agent electronically.

Directions

From Totnes take the A381 towards Kingsbridge/Dartmouth. Passing through the villages of Harbertonford and Halwell. Taking a left at Totnes Cross signed Dartmouth on the A3122. Continue on this road for 3 miles passing the Woodland Lesure park on your right and Dartmouth Hotel and Gold club on your left, take the next right at Oldstone Cross signed Strete/Slapton/Torcross. Continue on this road for 1.66 miles then turn right signed Eastdown. Continue down the road and the property is the first on the right. What3words: bound.qualifier.emerge