The Old Rectory Teigngrace | Newton Abbot | Devon | TQ12 Seller Insight
We moved to The Old Rectory over 16 years ago, we had been looking for a long time for the right home, so it was a relief when we stumbled across The Old Rectory as it offered everything we needed. Essentially, we needed two homes in one, my sister Nell was moving back from London and I had children, it was important that we found somewhere that worked well for all of us. Everything else we looked at seemed to suggest a converted garage was good enough to call accommodation!
The Old Rectory gave us a large family home as well as a substantial two-bedroom cottage which also had a large living space. Having the additional road entrance meant the cottage could really be a standalone home if we chose.
Over the years it’s been great watching the boys grow up, they loved playing a game of football in the lower garden and of course, we all enjoyed the summertime parties around the pool too.
As well as being the perfect home for us, the location has proved to be brilliant for us, we love to walk our dog down to the river or through the woods. We can even be on the moors in 15 minutes, in fact, you can see the moors from the garden! The beaches at Teignmouth and Shaldon are also just a short drive so it really has been a great place to bring up the kids.
We’ll really miss The Old Rectory, especially the easy access to the A38 and town, but it’s time for us to move. We really hope another family enjoys it as much as we’ve done over the years.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
Step inside The Old Rectory
The main entrance opens in to the hall, passing through the porch with its lovely original floor tiles. You’ll soon appreciate the generous spaces of this Edwardian house. On the left is what’s currently used as a home office, although it could easily make a play room or even a downstairs bedroom. The main living room on the right is a generous size with lots of light thanks to the windows to the front and back of the property and bay window to the side. There’s also a wood burner, perfect for cold winter nights!
As you continue through the hallway, there is another good size reception room to the right, used as a games room, it has a bay window and French doors out to the garden and a woodburner. An ideal den/snug – having all this space, certainly gives you options!
The door at the end of the hall, opens into the kitchen, dining, family room. This really is the heart of the home, it has generous kitchen space and a large area used as dining space and there’s plenty of room for a sofa to make it a sitting space too. The conservatory is accessed from here, which leads out to the garden and provides a great space for boots, coats and for wet dogs to dry off! There is also a shower room with WC and basin. A door leads from the dining area to the cottage.
Upstairs, you’ll find five spacious double bedrooms, all of which have nicebig windows. The master bedroom has a lovely bay window which looks out over the garden. There is a family bathroom and a separate shower room which completes the accommodation on the first floor.
The Cottage A good-sized home in its own right. It can be used as a part of the main house, thanks to the interlinking door, or it can become a self-contained property. It has its own entrance and outside space with gate leading off the road. There is a hallway, which opens into the good-sized open plan lounge dining space, the room has three windows along the side and double doors to the back which open out to the garden. The kitchen is to the front and is well fitted out. Upstairs there are two generous bedrooms and a bathroom.
The Cottage The Cottage Step outside The Old Rectory
The mature gardens are private and are lovely and level. There is lots of lawn, providing lots of family play space as well as areas to sit and enjoy the sunshine in peace and quiet. There is a large summer house in the lower part of the garden, which could be used as a games room, or home office.
There is also a heated swimming pool, which is fenced off for safety. Around the edge of the pool there is paving, giving space for outdoor furniture.
Location Teigngrace is a handy location between Kingsteignton and Newton Abbot. It has proved popular with those needing good access to Exeter and Plymouth as it has good access on to the A380 and A38. Newton Abbot is the nearest large town where you’ll find shops and amenities. There are plenty of supermarkets to choose from nearby too. Dartmoor National Park is around 15 minutes’ drive and the beaches of Teignmouth and Shaldon can be reached in around 20.
Newton Abbot Railway Station has a mainline service to London Paddington in just 2.5 hours. Exeter International Airport is just 30 minutes’ drive away.
Useful Info Council Tax band: G Local Authority: Teignbridge Disctrict Council Services: Mains electric, water and drainage. Heating: Oil fired central heating Broadband: Average Speed of 50MBPS with BT Superfast Fibre
The Annexe
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