For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Sands Road, Slapton, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7£925,000
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
× 4
Bathrooms
× 3
Receptions
× 2
Tenure
Freehold
Guide Price
£925,000
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Description
A beautifully presented detached house, with 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, gardens and garage, situated in the heart of the coastal village of Slapton.<br/><br/>DISTANCES<br/>Dartmouth 7 miles<br/>Kingsbridge 7.5 miles<br/>Slapton Sands Beach 0.5 miles<br/><br/>GROUND FLOOR<br/>- Entrance Hall<br/>- Kitchen with walk in pantry<br/>- Utility room<br/>- Sitting room<br/>- Dining room<br/>- Two double bedrooms<br/>- Further double bedroom / study<br/>- Shower room<br/>- Cloakroom<br/><br/>FIRST FLOOR<br/>- Main bedroom with en suite shower room<br/>- Further double bedroom<br/>- Bathroom<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>- Gardens<br/>- Terraces<br/>- Garage <br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>Situated between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, Slapton is one of the prettiest and most sought-after villages in the South Hams. About half a mile from the village, is Slapton Sands, a gorgeous 3-mile-long stretch of beach, and Slapton Ley, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and home to the largest freshwater lake in the southwest of England. The village has a thriving community with a well-stocked village shop, two pubs, an active village hall and a 13th Century church. There is an outstanding primary school in the neighbouring village of Stokenham, as well as the popular Stokeley Farm Shop, home to a café, a lovely selection of pop-up craft shops, a deli, a butcher, and even their own brewery. Just beyond Stokenham is Chillington, where there is a doctors’ surgery, <br/>post office and village store. The market towns of Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, both about 7 miles, can be reached via a main bus route and both towns offer secondary education, namely <br/>Kingsbridge Academy and Dartmouth Academy. Both towns have a leisure centre, swimming pool, cinema, supermarkets, and an excellent range of independent shops, as well as several <br/>pubs and restaurants. Dartmouth is also home to the Britannia Royal Naval College, and home to several annual festivals, including the Dartmouth Food Festival, Music Festival and <br/>The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. Dartmouth’s deep-water port attracts sailing vessels from all over the world and is one of the prettiest in Europe. Totnes offers a main line rail link to London Paddington (2 hours 40 minutes) and the A38 which links the M5 at Exeter is about 14 miles.<br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>Windfall is a beautifully refurbished, detached home situated in one of South Devon’s most sought-after villages. Tucked away in the heart of the pretty and ever-popular coastal village <br/>of Slapton, Windfall offers generous, light-filled living with stylish interiors, and thoughtfully landscaped Mediterranean-style gardens, creating a serene and secluded setting, just <br/>moments from the South Devon coast. The current owners have undertaken an extensive programme of refurbishment, including the installation of Heritage-style windows, total <br/>internal renovation, and the transformation of the gardens into a truly enchanting outdoor space.<br/><br/>The accommodation is arranged over two floors, with the ground floor comprising a welcoming entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the house, a well-appointed kitchen <br/>fitted with a comprehensive range of units, and appliances include an induction hob, double oven / microwave, fridge / freezer and dishwasher, and an adjoining walk-in pantry <br/>which offers excellent additional storage. In addition is a utility room ensuring practicality is not compromised, and open plan to the kitchen, is the dining room, creating a sociable layout ideal for entertaining.<br/><br/>The ground floor continues with the living room, an impressive triple aspect reception space with a vaulted ceiling and a large square bay window providing a charming outlook over the garden and floods the room with natural light. The centrepiece is a Contura wood burning stove set into a deep recessed fireplace with stone built floor-ceiling chimneybreast. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom / boot room and three generously proportioned double bedrooms—one of which would lend itself well to use as a study or snug—and a stylish shower room with a contemporary rain head shower. The first floor offers a delightful principal bedroom with an en suite shower room, along with a further large double bedroom and a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a roll-top bath and overhead rain head shower. The galleried landing creates a sense of volume and light and could serve as a further study or reading area.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>Outside, the wraparound gardens have been landscaped with great care and flair. Stone walling, terracing and a vibrant mix of Mediterranean planting lend a sense of privacy and tranquillity, with colour and texture throughout the seasons. Several sunny terraces offer ideal spots for alfresco dining, capturing the sun throughout the day. <br/>Garage<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS (TQ7 2QN)<br/>What3words: confined.masterpiece.depths<br/><br/>From the beach, follow the road into the village of Slapton, passing the Slapton Ley Field Centre. Continue beyond Wood Lane (signposted the Village Hall and Village Shop), and Windfall is the second property on the right.<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION<br/><br/>Services: Oil CH, mains drainage, water and electricity.<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold<br/><br/>Local Authority: South Hams District Council <br/>www.southhams.gov.uk / 01803 861234<br/><br/>Council Tax: Band E<br/><br/>EPC rating: D<br/><br/>Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded <br/>from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office: 01392 214222