East Cornworthy Cottage East Cornworthy East Cornworthy, TQ9 7HQ Dartmouth 5.7 miles Totnes 6.5 miles Plymouth 29 miles
• Four bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Cottage style kitchen • Family bathroom • Terraced gardens • Splendid views • Idyllic location
Guide price £525,000
SITUATION East Cornworthy Cottage is situated in the quiet hamlet of East Cornworthy surrounded by farmland and in close proximity to Blackness Marine, of particular interest to those who own a boat or enjoy sailing. East Cornworthy is located approximately one mile downstream of Cornworthy, a small village with little passing traffic. Seven miles up river to the north west, lies the Elizabethan market town of Totnes, which is at the limit of tidal navigation.
This impressive property is located in the heart of the South Hams countryside yet only a mile away from picturesque Dittisham, famous for its plums and crabbing. Dittisham, A detached four bedroom character cottage set in the popular formerly one of the Darts fishing villages, has become a highly desirable waterside destination. hamlet of East Cornworthy. The village has two pubs, a village shop and post office, together with a flourishing church. It is an attractive village for families and highly popular with those who participate in waterborne activities, with its thriving sailing club.
Two miles downriver to the south of Dittisham, is the historic port of Dartmouth which guards the River Darts entrance to the sea. The beautiful coastline dotted with lovely beaches is easily reached, many being within a 15 minute drive. For those of an active nature The Dartmouth Golf and Country Club is close by and there are many local walks and bridleways.
DESCRIPTION East Cornworthy Cottage is a fine example of a family sized cottage with garden in a rural yet accessible position. This delightful home is only a short distance from the river Dart and has ample space in the garden for the green fingered to cultivate further growing areas.
Some super views can be enjoyed from the garden and viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the position of the cottage.
ACCOMMODATION Stable entrance door into light and airy kitchen with a range of base units with solid wooden worktop with sink and drainer. Electric oven and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer and door to ground floor WC. Door to sitting room with oil Rayburn, tiled surround. Understairs storage cupboard and built in cupboard into chimney breast.
Dining room is the full width of the cottage with tiled fireplace with inset solid fuel ornate stove by H. Rasmussen Odense. Good ceiling heights, Exposed white washed beams with much natural light with doors opening out to the patio area at the rear.
Stairs rise from the sitting room to the first floor landing with rear aspect window. Master bedroom with built in cupboard storage space, window with rear and front aspect. Bedroom 3 which is used as an occasional room, partially vaulted ceiling. Bedroom 2 has ample space for wardrobe cupboard space, front aspect window. Walk-through with shelf storage leading to family bathroom with bath, electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Bedroom 4 with rear aspect and views over the rear garden.
OUTSIDE The property is accessed via a tarmac driveway with parking for at least five vehicles, Further potential to create further parking, useful wooden shed and oil tank. To the rear of the property there is a slabbed patio area, currently used for boat storage with further wooden storage at one end. The gardens and grounds amount to 0.4 acre.
Steps up leading to terraced gardens with sun deck, ideally positioned to enjoy the afternoon sun. Paved steps lead to top of the garden with some spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Backing onto open farmland completes this most idyllic of positions with wildlife pond and another paved area creating an ideal alfresco dining space with bar-b-q area. Mature trees and planting to one end of the garden.
The garden offers ample space for the green fingered with the flexibility to create further raised bedding areas and orchard area.
SERVICES Mains electricity, water, private drainage, oil fired Rayburn for hot water with electric water cylinder for summertime hot water.
LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. E-mail: [email protected].
VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with Stags Totnes property office on 01803 865454
DIRECTIONS From Totnes take the A381 to Kingsbridge and at the top of the bypass, after approx. ½ mile, turn left, signposted to Cornworthy and Ashprington. Turn right after 1.5 miles at the sign for Tuckenhay and Bow Bridge. Drive through Tuckenhay. After 2 miles turn right at the Priory ruin, signposted to Dittisham and East Cornworthy. Drive on for 1.5 miles descending the steep hill and enter East Cornworthy. Proceed passing through a sharp right had bend and the Cottage is found on your right.
From Dartmouth turn off at the Sportsman's Arms and drive through Dittisham. After 1 mile, enter East Cornworthy. Proceed over the bridge and Continue up the hill East Cornworthy Cottage can be found on your left. East Cornworthy Cottage, East Cornworthy, TQ9 7HQ
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
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