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3 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
3 BR, 2 BA
Location:
Kingsbridge, Devon
Description:
BY AUCTION - A unique property. Situated on the very edge of its own woodland, a former lodge of exceptional character with beautiful views over rolling farmland to the sea at Start Bay. Potential for further enhancement, 3 Reception rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 30' attic room, Garage, 2 workshops.
SITUATION
Widdicombe Lodge is situated a mile or so from the village of Stokenham, a pretty, favoured South Hams village with its own well-respected primary school, church and two village Inns. It is a couple of miles from Chillington, which has several shops including a general stores/post office and health centre. It is a similar distance from the coastal village of Torcross which nestles between the beach and Slapton Ley, a freshwater nature reserve.
It is 6 miles to the centre of Kingsbridge which offers an excellent range of shops, local services and facilities including a sports centre with a competition-size indoor swimming pool, primary and secondary schools, health centre and cottage hospital. The sailing town of Salcombe and the naval port of Dartmouth are both within easy reach as is the medieval market town of Totnes with its mainline station.
DESCRIPTION
Formerly a thatched lodge to Widdicombe House, it was significantly extended and remodelled in the late 1980's and now affords accommodation of exceptional character whilst also offering potential for further enhancement (subject to any necessary planning consents).
Particular features include the 21ft dual-aspect sitting room, the 13ft dining room and the 21ft kitchen/breakfast room with a 15ft conservatory off. The master bedroom suite is over 275 sq ft in size and has a good range of in-built wardrobes whilst also on the ground floor is the dual aspect garden room with direct access to its own terrace.
On the first floor are two further bedrooms (each with walk-in cupboards, thought capable of conversion to provide en suite facilities) whilst the 30 attic room/studio/store also offers scope for many uses.
It is, however, the setting of the property which is likely to be of greatest appeal to most buyers being just a mile or so from the favoured village of Stokenham and on the fringes of some 5 acres or so of woodland which are a veritable carpet of bluebells, snow drops and daffodils in the Spring. From this position, Widdicombe Lodge commands panoramic views over rolling farmland to Slapton Sands (1 mile away) and Start Bay beyond.
This is truly a unique property - the likes of which rarely become available on the open market - and the accommodation comprises:
Part multi-paned stable door and side screen to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY
Built-in hanging wardrobe.
SUMMER SITTING ROOM/ OCCASIONAL BEDROOM
Bow window to front and French doors to the rear terrace, from which superb views are enjoyed over rolling farmland to Slapton Sands and Start Bay beyond. Fireplace with slate hearth, mantle and fitted coal-effect Living Flame gas (LPG) fire.
ENTRANCE HALL
Staircase to first floor. Walk-in airing cupboard with factory lagged copper cylinder with slatted shelving.
FULLY-TILED GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM
Shower cubicle having Mira unit. Hand wash basin. Low level WC.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
BEDROOM
A dual aspect room with two picture windows from which similar, superb views are enjoyed over farmland to the sea at Start Bay. Four in-built double hanging wardrobes.
BATHROOM
Coloured suite comprising panelled bath with hand held shower fitting and tiled surround. Pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap fitting. Low level WC. Bidet. Cupboard/storage space.
SITTING ROOM
Fireplace with fitted wood burner. Multi paned door to:
DINING ROOM
Fireplace with fitted wood burner. Multi-paned door to
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
KITCHEN AREA
Full-width picture window to rear from which superb views are enjoyed over farmland to the sea at Start Bay. Extensive range of fitted cream coloured units including double bowl, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap fitting and adjoining work surfaces with storage cupboards and drawers under. Siemens inbuilt double oven with space over for microwave. Five burner gas (LPG) hob. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor.
BREAKFAST ROOM
Further range of matching cream coloured units. Wood laminate floor. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Full height shelved store. Upright larder cupboard. Ideal Mexico floor standing gas fired boiler (central heating). Part-glazed stable type door to:
CONSERVATORY
Vaulted ceiling. Tiled floor. Two pairs of French doors off.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
SEPARATE WC
Two piece suite.
BEDROOM
A dual aspect room with sky-light window to rear from which similar superb views are enjoyed over farmland to the sea. Access to under-eaves storage space. Walk-in storage cupboard (with scope for conversion to provide en-suite facilities).
BEDROOM
Walk-in storage cupboard
ATTIC STORE ROOM 1 & 2
Measuring approximately 30ft overall, with a room divider and two roof light windows to rear, from which similar superb views are enjoyed.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a macadam driveway which belongs to the neighbouring Widdicombe House*.
The terrace leads out to an area of mature woodland, which extends to about 1.25 acres with many mature trees including rhododendrons and camellias.
Immediately opposite the property (and on the other side of the drive which leads to Widdicombe House) is the remainder of the land which takes the form of a beautiful, well-stocked wood measuring JUST OVER 4 ACRES with superb views being enjoyed from the southern fringes over Beesands to Start Point lighthouse.
A gravelled area at the front provides hardstanding room for at least 3 to 4 cars and access to the:
DOUBLE GARAGE
DOUBLE GARAGE 20' x 18' of concrete block/shingle roof construction with a remote controlled double entrance door. Power light connected and private door to side.
An arched gateway alongside the garage provides access to the pathway with wrought iron balustrade which in turn leads to a terrace at the rear, also approached also from the garden room.
On the other side of the property is a large, gravelled rockery with many mature plants and shrubs and a pathway leads down to a further, extensive paved terrace.
GREEN HOUSE
10ft x 6ft
STONE/SHINGLE GARDEN STORE/WC/WOOD STORE.
Power and light connected.
WORKSHOP
Power and light connected.
STORE
(21ft x 8ft) with double opening doors at either end. Power and light.
SERVICES
Mains electricity connected. Private water supply and drainage system. Solar panels have been installed for auxiliary water heating.
*AGENTS NOTE
The owners are expected for maintenance of the driveway on a 'fair and proportional basis'.
FOR SALE BY AUCTION
At 3.00pm on Friday 20th April 2011 at The Kings Arms, Kingsbridge
VENDORS SOLICITORS
An auction pack will be available from the vendor's solicitors: Messrs Bartons, Island Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8DP Tel 01548 843005 FAO Mr Raymond Hayes e-mail (click to respond)
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE Tel 01803 861234
DIRECTIONS
From Kingsbridge take the A379 Kingsbridge towards Dartmouth. After around 5 miles, turn right Carehouse Cross (Stokenham) signed East Prawle and then, after half a mile or so, turn left at Mattiscombe Cross signed Widewell. Turn right after a further 400 yards or so into an unmarked driveway and Widdicombe Lodge will be found just a few hundred yards up this lane on the left hand side.
PRICE GUIDE
Declared reserve - 600,000
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