House For Sale £775,000
Boasting one of the finest views of any property the UK has to offer is this delightful Two double bedroom detached cottage.
These absolutely breath taking views views are not only seaward over Start Bay, but also
inland over the renowned freshwater wildlife reserve of Slapton Ley.
This prime position occupies a spot along the
‘Promenade’ and sea wall through which steps
provide direct access to the splendid pebble beach.
To the rear a walled courtyard provides
a sheltered area to sit in the sunshine, relax and enjoy Al-Fresco dining and entertaining.
A flagstone pathway leads to a garage, small garden area and parking
bay having potential for up to three vehicles.
To view this fabulous property please use the book a viewing option, alternatively go to or download our user friendly app to your device.
Entrance Porch
The main entrance has a double glazed oak circular port hole, painted oak front door which opens into the entrance porch, which has a ceramic tiled floor
This has three double glazed 'arrow slit' windows with slate sill, to the front aspect with views to the waters edge.
Glazed Inner door opens into the sitting room.
Sitting Room
This beautifully presented room is blessed with charm and character, and delivers a real nautical feel. To the front aspect are oak double glazed french mullion windows and an oak circular double glazed port hole to the corner.
These provide breathtaking uninterrupted views across the adjacent coastline.
A charming multi fuel stove is inset on a reclaimed slate hearth and the chimney breast has a large, driftwood mantel feature. To the ceiling is an arrangement of timber beams. Oak flooring. Two electric, thermostatically, radio controlled radiators. Plenty of electrical sockets and 4 usb ports. A carbon monoxide detector. Wall lights and ship's bulkheads provide subtle mood lighting. A reclaimed pitch pine timber door with stained glass window opens into the inner hall.
Inner Hall
This is a light hall with oak staircase to the first floor landings. With under stairs storage. Electric, thermostatically controlled radiator.
Reclaimed period doors open in to the dining room, Wet Room and Sitting Room. Mains powered, back up interconnected smoke alarm
Dining Room
To the rear of the property is the dining room which is approximately 400 yrs old, it has views across the rear garden. There is a sweet, deep recessed window overlooking the rear courtyard. Lots of old beams, Multifuel Burner. This room will need remodelling to bring it up to the standard of the rest of the Cottage....the prospective purchaser may wish to knock through either side of the fireplace to open up the area. The electrics cables are all ready to fix into the desired positions. Carbon monoxide alarm fitted.
Door to the kitchen.
Kitchen
The kitchen has a a lovely high ceiling with two white wooden Velux skylights, which give this long galley kitchen a light and airy feel, it also has a double glazed arrow slit window to the front aspect with a sea view . The Door to the rear porch has a charming, reclaimed antique window inset, through which you can peek to the hills in the distance, above, is an inset double glazed stained glass feature window.
Further Potential
The cottage has been updated with ongoing refurbishment by the present owners....rewired, new plumbing, replastering, flooring, bannisters, reclaimed doors, remodelling, shower rooms. Height extension to old kitchen, with new roofing and wooden Velux skylights. However, the dining room still needs finishing, all the electrics, plumbing, woodburner etc are in situ, but this needs to be completed by any prospective purchaser to their requirements. The kitchen and dining room would benefit from remodelling into one open kitchen / dining room.
Rear Porch
With a pitched roof and double glazed white wooden' Velux' sky light window natural light pours in from above. Further double aspect, double glazed windows and half glazed hardwood door to the rear patio garden. This is a useful area to hang your coats, store your wellies and dry the dog.
Downstairs Shower
This contemporary period style wet room / shower room is bright with Natural light through the double glazed 'Velux' skylight window. The shower area has a thermostatic shower with hand held attachment, rainfall shower head and tiled wall areas. Wash hand basin, low level w.c with push button flush. Thermostatically, timed radio controlled Radiator and heated towel rail combination. Electric wall heater.
First Floor Landing
The landing has two sets of small stairs leading to both the front and rear.
Reclaimed, part glazed doors open to the bedrooms and the shower room. Full length arrow slit windows from the front bedroom add more light to the front stairs and small landing area...oak bannisters and new wool carpeting. Mains powered interconnecting smoke alarm.
Bedroom One
This fantastic light and spacious room is the full width of the property and has, oak framed double glazed, double aspect windows providing breath taking views across the waters edge. Two ceiling light points ample double sockets and 4 usb charging ports. A pleasant quirky fitted wardrobe, beamed ceiling. Thermostatically controlled, timed, slimline radiator. Nb the present owners removed a stud wall to create this large room, it could easily be replaced if you preferred 2 smaller bedrooms.
Bedroom Two
Situated to the rear with views overlooking the freshwater Ley and fields beyond, this is another very good sized double bedroom with a deep window sill and a sweet little window with wooden beam above. Lovely old painted beams and painted wooden floorboards.
Real character is delivered from the restored exposed cob/stone/slate walls, and lime washed plastered areas. There is a rustic hand made full height cupboard housing the megaflow boiler, thermostatically controlled, programmable electric radiator. A plethora of sockets, original toggle lighting and pull switch. 4 ceiling lights. Loft hatch.
Shower Room
This fantastic and contemporary shower room has natural light from a double glazed white wooden 'Velux' window.
The suite comprises of a large walk in shower with splash screen and thermostatically controlled rainfall shower and hand held attachment.
Low level w.c with push button flush. Bidet.
Large hand basin with a mixer tap atop a vanity storage unit. Electric thermostatically controlled Radiator with towel rail. Ceiling light points. Ceramic tiled floor with electric underfloor heating.
Front Garden
This wonderful, large patio area has textured slate coloured stone flooring, It is bordered by white rendered walls.
This is perfect for relaxing, entertaining and al-fresco dining while enjoying the stunning views across the adjacent waters edge. It is fully enclosed with Double picket gates.
Rear Garden
From the rear porch you step out to the rear sun trap patio. This is laid to paved patio slabs and provides a valuable seating area which is also ideal for relaxing, al fresco meal time and socialising. There is outside power and lighting to this area.
It is bordered by stone shingled flower bed borders and coloured timber bordered wall areas.
There is a very useful block and rendered Outhouse with door and window, and a block and rendered log/coal house.
A timber gate access to the flagstone pathway with outside tap leads to the front aspect of the property and beach.
The pathway leads further to the garage/workshop, the rear driveway via a gated picket fence and further picket gates. To the rear of the garage is a small area of garden at present laid with shingle and succulents and space for a garden shed.
Garage
This has double painted hardwood doors with which open out to the driveway. There is also a single door to the rear. It has recently had a new roof, incorporating some natural light areas and new soffits etc.
Driveway
There is parking for approximately three vehicles.
Disclaimer For Virtual Viewings
Some or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.
These absolutely breath taking views views are not only seaward over Start Bay, but also
inland over the renowned freshwater wildlife reserve of Slapton Ley.
This prime position occupies a spot along the
‘Promenade’ and sea wall through which steps
provide direct access to the splendid pebble beach.
To the rear a walled courtyard provides
a sheltered area to sit in the sunshine, relax and enjoy Al-Fresco dining and entertaining.
A flagstone pathway leads to a garage, small garden area and parking
bay having potential for up to three vehicles.
To view this fabulous property please use the book a viewing option, alternatively go to or download our user friendly app to your device.
Entrance Porch
The main entrance has a double glazed oak circular port hole, painted oak front door which opens into the entrance porch, which has a ceramic tiled floor
This has three double glazed 'arrow slit' windows with slate sill, to the front aspect with views to the waters edge.
Glazed Inner door opens into the sitting room.
Sitting Room
This beautifully presented room is blessed with charm and character, and delivers a real nautical feel. To the front aspect are oak double glazed french mullion windows and an oak circular double glazed port hole to the corner.
These provide breathtaking uninterrupted views across the adjacent coastline.
A charming multi fuel stove is inset on a reclaimed slate hearth and the chimney breast has a large, driftwood mantel feature. To the ceiling is an arrangement of timber beams. Oak flooring. Two electric, thermostatically, radio controlled radiators. Plenty of electrical sockets and 4 usb ports. A carbon monoxide detector. Wall lights and ship's bulkheads provide subtle mood lighting. A reclaimed pitch pine timber door with stained glass window opens into the inner hall.
Inner Hall
This is a light hall with oak staircase to the first floor landings. With under stairs storage. Electric, thermostatically controlled radiator.
Reclaimed period doors open in to the dining room, Wet Room and Sitting Room. Mains powered, back up interconnected smoke alarm
Dining Room
To the rear of the property is the dining room which is approximately 400 yrs old, it has views across the rear garden. There is a sweet, deep recessed window overlooking the rear courtyard. Lots of old beams, Multifuel Burner. This room will need remodelling to bring it up to the standard of the rest of the Cottage....the prospective purchaser may wish to knock through either side of the fireplace to open up the area. The electrics cables are all ready to fix into the desired positions. Carbon monoxide alarm fitted.
Door to the kitchen.
Kitchen
The kitchen has a a lovely high ceiling with two white wooden Velux skylights, which give this long galley kitchen a light and airy feel, it also has a double glazed arrow slit window to the front aspect with a sea view . The Door to the rear porch has a charming, reclaimed antique window inset, through which you can peek to the hills in the distance, above, is an inset double glazed stained glass feature window.
Further Potential
The cottage has been updated with ongoing refurbishment by the present owners....rewired, new plumbing, replastering, flooring, bannisters, reclaimed doors, remodelling, shower rooms. Height extension to old kitchen, with new roofing and wooden Velux skylights. However, the dining room still needs finishing, all the electrics, plumbing, woodburner etc are in situ, but this needs to be completed by any prospective purchaser to their requirements. The kitchen and dining room would benefit from remodelling into one open kitchen / dining room.
Rear Porch
With a pitched roof and double glazed white wooden' Velux' sky light window natural light pours in from above. Further double aspect, double glazed windows and half glazed hardwood door to the rear patio garden. This is a useful area to hang your coats, store your wellies and dry the dog.
Downstairs Shower
This contemporary period style wet room / shower room is bright with Natural light through the double glazed 'Velux' skylight window. The shower area has a thermostatic shower with hand held attachment, rainfall shower head and tiled wall areas. Wash hand basin, low level w.c with push button flush. Thermostatically, timed radio controlled Radiator and heated towel rail combination. Electric wall heater.
First Floor Landing
The landing has two sets of small stairs leading to both the front and rear.
Reclaimed, part glazed doors open to the bedrooms and the shower room. Full length arrow slit windows from the front bedroom add more light to the front stairs and small landing area...oak bannisters and new wool carpeting. Mains powered interconnecting smoke alarm.
Bedroom One
This fantastic light and spacious room is the full width of the property and has, oak framed double glazed, double aspect windows providing breath taking views across the waters edge. Two ceiling light points ample double sockets and 4 usb charging ports. A pleasant quirky fitted wardrobe, beamed ceiling. Thermostatically controlled, timed, slimline radiator. Nb the present owners removed a stud wall to create this large room, it could easily be replaced if you preferred 2 smaller bedrooms.
Bedroom Two
Situated to the rear with views overlooking the freshwater Ley and fields beyond, this is another very good sized double bedroom with a deep window sill and a sweet little window with wooden beam above. Lovely old painted beams and painted wooden floorboards.
Real character is delivered from the restored exposed cob/stone/slate walls, and lime washed plastered areas. There is a rustic hand made full height cupboard housing the megaflow boiler, thermostatically controlled, programmable electric radiator. A plethora of sockets, original toggle lighting and pull switch. 4 ceiling lights. Loft hatch.
Shower Room
This fantastic and contemporary shower room has natural light from a double glazed white wooden 'Velux' window.
The suite comprises of a large walk in shower with splash screen and thermostatically controlled rainfall shower and hand held attachment.
Low level w.c with push button flush. Bidet.
Large hand basin with a mixer tap atop a vanity storage unit. Electric thermostatically controlled Radiator with towel rail. Ceiling light points. Ceramic tiled floor with electric underfloor heating.
Front Garden
This wonderful, large patio area has textured slate coloured stone flooring, It is bordered by white rendered walls.
This is perfect for relaxing, entertaining and al-fresco dining while enjoying the stunning views across the adjacent waters edge. It is fully enclosed with Double picket gates.
Rear Garden
From the rear porch you step out to the rear sun trap patio. This is laid to paved patio slabs and provides a valuable seating area which is also ideal for relaxing, al fresco meal time and socialising. There is outside power and lighting to this area.
It is bordered by stone shingled flower bed borders and coloured timber bordered wall areas.
There is a very useful block and rendered Outhouse with door and window, and a block and rendered log/coal house.
A timber gate access to the flagstone pathway with outside tap leads to the front aspect of the property and beach.
The pathway leads further to the garage/workshop, the rear driveway via a gated picket fence and further picket gates. To the rear of the garage is a small area of garden at present laid with shingle and succulents and space for a garden shed.
Garage
This has double painted hardwood doors with which open out to the driveway. There is also a single door to the rear. It has recently had a new roof, incorporating some natural light areas and new soffits etc.
Driveway
There is parking for approximately three vehicles.
Disclaimer For Virtual Viewings
Some or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.
