WOODBINE COTTAGE
Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, South Devon
£595,000
01548 852352
[email protected]
charleshead.co.uk
The picture postcard main street of Thurlestone
has been admired by generations of visitors to
the village and have dreamed of this being a
location to live or holiday. Tucked away behind
the cottages in the main street yet affording an
open southerly aspect is a charming four
bedroom cottage with large garden providing
peace and privacy away from the village activity.
From the cottage views over pretty mature
gardens to the countryside in the far distance and
sea glimpses from the first floor and within the
garden may be enjoyed. A privately owned
shared roadway provides access to a large
parking area and garages.
On the Ground Floor
Entrance Lobby, with PVCu double glazed door.
Hallway, with radiator.
Dining Room, with large stone fireplace (not
currently in use), two radiators, large ornament
sill, serving hatch to Kitchen, a few steps up to:Sitting Room, with a slate fireplace in surround,
half glazed cupboards in side recesses, two
radiators, wall lights, TV point. Large ornament
sill, door to garden.
The traditionally popular village of Thurlestone
harbours a strong community with Post Office
stores, Primary School, Garage and Village Inn
within easy reach. Other facilities including the 4*
Thurlestone Hotel, Country Club, Church, Clifftop
18 hole Golf Course, Tennis Courts, sandy
beaches and coastal footpath are within three
quarters of a mile. Adjoining Thurlestone is
Bantham, in an area of outstanding natural beauty
where the River Avon enters the sea and which
boasts a large surfing beach.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room, with a range of working
surfaces, tiled surrounds, double bowl double
drainer sink unit, cupboards and drawers under,
wall cupboards, tall shelved sliding door
cupboard, electric cooker point, plumbing for
dishwasher and washing machine, space for
fridge/freezer, Aga cooking range with back boiler
heating the water, airing cupboard containing the
hot water cylinder fitted with an electric immersion
heater, walk-in pantry, understairs cupboard,
window seat.
For a wide range of commercial, retail, health and
educational facilities the centrally situated town
of Kingsbridge is within five minutes and the well
known sailing centre of Salcombe with
restaurants and shops is approximately eight
miles.
Rear Hallway, with radiator, PVCu door to rear
courtyard.
Woodbine Cottage is of traditional stone
construction with later addition of more modern
construction under a mainly slated roof with
painted rendered exterior. The mainly PVCu
double glazed and oil centrally heated light and
airy accommodation which enjoys the day long
sunshine comprises:-
Boiler Room, (off Kitchen) with the Grant oil fired
boiler supplying the central heating and hot water
systems, two oil storage tanks.
KITCHEN
Office/Bedroom 4,
Cloakroom, with white WC and hand basin.
DINING ROOM
LOUNGE
On the First Floor
Landing, with hatch to roofspace.
Bedroom 1, affording views over garden to the
countryside and sea beyond with two built-in
wardrobe and drawer units, shoe rack, vanitory
basin unit having cupboards under, mirror and
light over, two radiators.
Bedroom 2, affording similar views with built-in
wardrobe, white pedestal basin having a mirrored
splashback and light over, radiator, shelf.
Bedroom 3, affording similar views with built-in
wardrobe, white basin having mirrored
splashback and light over, radiator.
Bathroom, with a suite comprising bath, basin in
unit and WC. Heated towel rail, wall mounted fan
heater, linen cupboard.
Garage 1 (5.87 x 3.42/19’3” x 11’2”), with up and
over door, wide side door, windows overlooking
the garden, raised storage area, light, power
point, outside lighting.
Garage 2 (3.97 x 3.05/13’0” x 10’0”), with up and
over door, rear door, light.
To the rear of the cottage is a walled courtyard
with coal bunker and lighting. A gate opens to a
pathway leading between cottages to the main
street. The neighbouring cottages have a right of
way over the pathway.
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND ‘G’
POSTCODE TQ7 3NE
Outside
The approach is over a private roadway owned
by Woodbine Cottage leading into the driveway
parking and garages. Four other properties have
the use of the roadway. A gate opens into the
southerly facing gardens with pathway leading to
the main entrance. Adjoining the cottage is a
sheltered private mainly stone paved terrace
surrounded by walls of verticle dry stone
construction. From here a few steps lead up to
the garden area laid to grass with mature
flowering shrubs and flowers in beds. This area
continues to the side with grass and a stone path.
Continuing past the garages the mature garden
opens into a larger open lawned area with
rockery, shrubs and flowers in beds surrounded
by mature hedges.
BEDROOM 1
Pear and apple trees grow well in this open
garden which attracts the day long sun and from
where views to the sea from various locations
may be enjoyed. A bay tree and some hedging
partly screen a sheltered vegetable patch at the
far end of the garden.
Directions
On entering the village of Thurlestone continue
down the main street to a junction on the right to
West Buckland. On the left opposite the junction
is Home Thatch a large thatched cottage, the
narrow private roadway is beside Home Thatch.
Proceed the short distance along the roadway
and turn into the right past a thatched roof garage.
GARDENS
GARAGES
DISCLAIMER
1. These particulars are intended as a fair description of the property and are prepared as a guideline. They do not constitute part of an offer or
contract.
2. All measurements, areas and distances referred to are approximate. Orientations, descriptions and other statements are an opinion given in
good faith and should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of facts.
3. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their
purpose. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
4. Any reference in these particulars to alterations or a particular use of part of the property does not imply that a requirement of planning,
building regulations or other consents have been obtained and prospective purchasers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or
surveyor.
5. Any reference to tenure is made based on information supplied by the vendor and prospective purchasers are advised to obtain verification
from their solicitor.
6. Prospective purchasers should check with the agents any aspect of the property, which may be of particular importance and also availability
before travelling any distance to view.
01548 852352
113 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1BG
[email protected]
charleshead.co.uk