Offers in Region of £175,000 | BUCKFASTLEIGH, TQ11 OBY | 2 Bedrooms

DETAILS

CHARMING MAISONETTE APARTMENT HAVING MANY PERIOD FEATURES WITHIN THIS CHARACTER HOUSE OFFERING SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION, GARDENS, VIEWS AND PARKING


COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL * PRIVATE HALL * SITTING ROOM * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * FAMILY BATHROOM WITH UTILITY SPACE * TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS * GARDENS * PRIVATE PARKING * VIEWS


DIRECTIONS
Follow the A381 out of Totnes towards Buckfastleigh. Turn right over the hump back bridge into Old Totnes Road and the steep entrance to Hillside Court's drive will be seen after approximately 500 yards on your left hand side opposite a property named Mardle Copse. Continue to the very top of the drive where you will see a hard standing parking area on your left.

SITUATION
This elegant maisonette apartment is set within a large victorian residence converted into five properties. The accommodation is spacious and set over two floors offering two bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and family bathroom. The current owner has upgraded the property which eminates the charm and style of the period and still offers many original features.

The Dartmoor towns of Ashburton and in particular Buckfastleigh are both a short distance away offering a vast array of local amenities including, schools, leisure and sport centres, shops, inns and all the outdoor leisure activities the moor has to offer. The historic towns of Totnes and Dartington are also within easy striking distance. Being adjacent to the A38 Devon Expressway, there are excellent commuter links at hand to Plymouth, Exeter and the M5 motorway network beyond.





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uPVC front door opens into -

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALLWAY 10'10 x 6'9 (3.3m x 2.06m)
Shared by only one other neighbour. Double aspect with two large original sash windows giving plenty of natural light. Large communal storage cupboard. Fuse box cupboard. Six steps with handrail lead up to the inner lobby and Apartment 3

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ENTRANCE HALLWAY 13'5 x 3'9 (4.09m x 1.14m)
Original turning staircase with mahogany hand rail rising to the first floor. Dado rail. Radiator.


SITTING ROOM 14'2 x 14'1 (4.32m x 4.29m)
Glazed French doors open into this gracious room with large original sash windows, with secondary glazing, giving some wonderful views down the Ashburn Valley and the Moor beyond. Below the window is original wood panelling. Ceiling coving, picture rails and original deep skirting boards. Large radiator. Original stripped and varnished floor boards. Feature Victorian cast iron fireplace set on a slate hearth with timber mantlepiece and surround - currently fitted with a gas coal effect living flame fire.



INNER LOBBY
Useful storage cupboard housing the fuse boxes with further storage cupboard above.

DINING ROOM 14'0 x 9'9 (4.27m x 2.97m)
Stripped pine door with window above giving some extra borrowed light into the inner lobby. Large uPVC glazed window overlooks the courtyard to the front of the property. Feature fireplace having a slate hearth Delft like tiles inserted to the sides. Timber mantlepiece and surround. Ceiling coving. Picture rail, original deep skirting boards, radiator.



FAMILY BATHROOM 9'8 x 4'11 (2.95m x 1.5m)
Stripped pine door. uPVC window to the front aspect. White suite comprising bath with tongue and groove painted side panel and wall mounted shower, wash hand basin with tiled splash back and W.C. To one corner is a useful utility space having a stainless steel sink set with rolled edge work surface and storage below. Radiator.

KITCHEN 9'11 x 7'8 (3.02m x 2.34m)
Large uPVC window looking down to the neighbouring gardens and also giving some wonderful country views. Range of wall and floor mounted units with rolled edge work surfaces and tiled splash backs. One and half stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for a free standing electric cooker and further space for a fridge. Space and plumbing for a dish washer. Wall mounted shelves and a very clever arrangement of slatted ceiling struts allowing items to be suspended above head height. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Stripped pine door and some original skirting boards.

HALF LANDING
Large uPVC window looking down into what was the original water tank for the house before conversion. A space which perhaps a new owner could consider utilising as an extra sitting out area, subject to seeking permission from the management company. Further stairs lead up to the the top landing. Exposed and painted roof trusses.

BEDROOM ONE L shaped room 15'10 x 13'10 (4.83m x 4.22m) narrowing to 9'1 (2.77m)
Cottage style door. Exposed and painted roof trusses. Storage cupboard. Large roof light and further smaller Velux window with blind. Radiator. Door opens to -

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 8'9 x 2'11 with restricted head height.
Small tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower, vanity wash hand basin and W.C. Extractor fan. Tongue and groove painted panelling.

BEDROOM TWO 13'6 x 8'8 (4.11m x 2.64m)
Cottage style door. Original roof light. Large Velux window with blind. Hanging rail and curtain create a useful storage area to one end of this room. Exposed roof trusses. Cupboard housing a cold water tank servicing the rest of the house. Radiator.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a paved courtyard with raised stone seating area. Steps lead up the parking area with allocated parking for one car and a further visitor's space. Access to the garden is via a communal lawned area. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees and shrubs, a rockery and lilly pond. There are further glorious views from this garden. There is a large garden shed with fitted work bench.



Leasehold




THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.