House For Sale £399,950
Description A rare opportunity to acquire a detached cottage in the heart of Yealmpton village on circa 0.25 acre plot, with the most stunning southerly views. In need of refurbishment, this delightful two bedroom cottage offers great potential with splendid garden and easy access to the amenities of the village.
All appointments are likely to be by block viewings only.
Situation Yealmpton is located within the South Hams and is ideally situated for commuting to Plymouth, the city centre being only seven miles away. Within the village there are health care facilities such as a gp Health Centre, Dentist, Optician, and shops such a Post Office, General Store, Hairdressers, Cafe and Garage/Filling Station with Londis shop. There are two Public Houses, including The Rose and Crown serving award winning food and a Chinese Restaurant/Take-Away. Yealmpton Primary School is rated Good - with Outstanding features by Ofsted, and for secondary schooling, Yealmpton is within the catchment of Ivybridge Community College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, for which transport is provided. The yachting haven of Newton Ferrers is within a short drive while many of the sandy coves and beaches of the beautiful South Devon coastline are within easy reach, as are golf courses and the Dartmoor National Park. Plymouth itself is an historic and vibrant waterside City, well provided with colleges, grammar and public schools, a modern university, the Peninsular Medical School, Theatre Royal and cinemas, large department stores, cafes, bistros and restaurants. The leisure facilities are outstanding with superb watersports in and around Plymouth Sound and the Plymouth Life Centre.
Accommodation The property is accessed through a wrought iron gate at the side of the house. Half-glazed door leads into a glazed porch with ceramic tiled floor and provides ample space for a table and chairs, offering a delightful view of the garden with countryside views beyond. Entrance door into small lobby, staircase to first floor and door into a reception room with window overlooking the garden aspect, beams to the ceiling, under stairs cupboard with louvre doors, glazed panel looking through to the sitting room, additional window overlooking the side of the property. Door into the main reception room with beams to ceiling, stone fireplace with electric log effect burner on stone hearth (open fire grate behind). Additional stone feature to one corner. Window overlooking the garden area and high level window looking out to Church Lane. Glazed panel looking back through to the other reception room. Two steps down into a lobby area, currently being used to house a tall fridge/freezer. Sliding door into the kitchen/diner, currently fitted with a range of base units, laminate roll edge with cupboards above, electric double oven in tall housing unit with ceramic hob to one side, space and plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel sink unit with drainer to each side, small breakfast bar area, window overlooking the garden aspect, space for dining table and chairs, additional window overlooking the garden, glazed door to the side of the property with window to the side. Radiator. Vinyl flooring. From the lobby area, sliding door into downstairs bathroom comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin in vanity unit with storage below, low level WC, enclosed shower cubicle with glazed door and Triton electric shower. Airing cupboard housing Worcester gas combi boiler. Radiator. High level obscured glazed window, vinyl flooring.
Staircase to first floor. Storage cupboard with louvre doors. Door into Bedroom One with window overlooking the garden area with deep sill, built in storage cupboards with louvred doors, range of fitted wardrobes along one wall with hanging rails. Radiator. Door into en-suite shower room comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, shower cubicle with glazed door and shower over. Obscured glazed window. Tiled walls and tile effect vinyl flooring. Bedroom Two with window overlooking the garden area and window overlooking the side of the property with built-in storage below, triple fitted wardrobes to one wall and range of fitted drawer units along one wall. Radiator.
Outside The garden is a particular feature of the property, being up to circa 0.25 acre plot. Paved patio area leading onto a fairly level lawn, paved pathway runs down the side of the garden from the entrance gate. There is a stone outhouse, dilapidated summer house and garden shed. The lower level of garden consists of some gravelled areas with central steps down onto a further lawned area, interspersed with small tree specimens, shrubs and stone built barbeque. There is a dilapidated pond at the bottom of the garden which is bounded by a stone wall with wrought iron fencing above. At the other side there is a pathway leading back up to the other side of the property with additional dilapidated shed, leading onto a further lawned area, which is bordered by a stone wall with mature shrubs and side wrought iron gate leading out onto Church Lane.
Off-road parking There is currently a space at the side of the property for 1 car (subject to the Title split with the neighbouring property), with a proposed walkway strip along the neighbouring property.
Tenure Freehold.
Services Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected to the property.
Agent's note Deeds
The existing Title Deeds need to be separated, (away from the neighbouring property), by the vendor's solicitor during the conveyance in order to outline the parking and garden areas. The vendors lawyers will verify the situation with purchaser's lawyers on conveyance.
Location and restrictions
The home is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as the Conservation Area.
The vendor will insert a restrictive covenant seeking their formal permission if planning is obtained at any point for an additional dwelling.
Buyers are kindly asked to make their own enquires as to the suitability of the property for further development.
Luscombe Maye act for the sellers and are unable to provide further advice regarding the purchase of this property.
Council tax & local authority The property is in Band D. South Hams District Council.
Viewings Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye's Yealmpton Office T: E:
Lettings Luscombe Maye also offers an Award Winning Lettings service. If you are considering Letting your own property, or a buy to let purchase, please contact Andrew or Ross on or to discuss our range of bespoke services.
All appointments are likely to be by block viewings only.
Situation Yealmpton is located within the South Hams and is ideally situated for commuting to Plymouth, the city centre being only seven miles away. Within the village there are health care facilities such as a gp Health Centre, Dentist, Optician, and shops such a Post Office, General Store, Hairdressers, Cafe and Garage/Filling Station with Londis shop. There are two Public Houses, including The Rose and Crown serving award winning food and a Chinese Restaurant/Take-Away. Yealmpton Primary School is rated Good - with Outstanding features by Ofsted, and for secondary schooling, Yealmpton is within the catchment of Ivybridge Community College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, for which transport is provided. The yachting haven of Newton Ferrers is within a short drive while many of the sandy coves and beaches of the beautiful South Devon coastline are within easy reach, as are golf courses and the Dartmoor National Park. Plymouth itself is an historic and vibrant waterside City, well provided with colleges, grammar and public schools, a modern university, the Peninsular Medical School, Theatre Royal and cinemas, large department stores, cafes, bistros and restaurants. The leisure facilities are outstanding with superb watersports in and around Plymouth Sound and the Plymouth Life Centre.
Accommodation The property is accessed through a wrought iron gate at the side of the house. Half-glazed door leads into a glazed porch with ceramic tiled floor and provides ample space for a table and chairs, offering a delightful view of the garden with countryside views beyond. Entrance door into small lobby, staircase to first floor and door into a reception room with window overlooking the garden aspect, beams to the ceiling, under stairs cupboard with louvre doors, glazed panel looking through to the sitting room, additional window overlooking the side of the property. Door into the main reception room with beams to ceiling, stone fireplace with electric log effect burner on stone hearth (open fire grate behind). Additional stone feature to one corner. Window overlooking the garden area and high level window looking out to Church Lane. Glazed panel looking back through to the other reception room. Two steps down into a lobby area, currently being used to house a tall fridge/freezer. Sliding door into the kitchen/diner, currently fitted with a range of base units, laminate roll edge with cupboards above, electric double oven in tall housing unit with ceramic hob to one side, space and plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel sink unit with drainer to each side, small breakfast bar area, window overlooking the garden aspect, space for dining table and chairs, additional window overlooking the garden, glazed door to the side of the property with window to the side. Radiator. Vinyl flooring. From the lobby area, sliding door into downstairs bathroom comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin in vanity unit with storage below, low level WC, enclosed shower cubicle with glazed door and Triton electric shower. Airing cupboard housing Worcester gas combi boiler. Radiator. High level obscured glazed window, vinyl flooring.
Staircase to first floor. Storage cupboard with louvre doors. Door into Bedroom One with window overlooking the garden area with deep sill, built in storage cupboards with louvred doors, range of fitted wardrobes along one wall with hanging rails. Radiator. Door into en-suite shower room comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, shower cubicle with glazed door and shower over. Obscured glazed window. Tiled walls and tile effect vinyl flooring. Bedroom Two with window overlooking the garden area and window overlooking the side of the property with built-in storage below, triple fitted wardrobes to one wall and range of fitted drawer units along one wall. Radiator.
Outside The garden is a particular feature of the property, being up to circa 0.25 acre plot. Paved patio area leading onto a fairly level lawn, paved pathway runs down the side of the garden from the entrance gate. There is a stone outhouse, dilapidated summer house and garden shed. The lower level of garden consists of some gravelled areas with central steps down onto a further lawned area, interspersed with small tree specimens, shrubs and stone built barbeque. There is a dilapidated pond at the bottom of the garden which is bounded by a stone wall with wrought iron fencing above. At the other side there is a pathway leading back up to the other side of the property with additional dilapidated shed, leading onto a further lawned area, which is bordered by a stone wall with mature shrubs and side wrought iron gate leading out onto Church Lane.
Off-road parking There is currently a space at the side of the property for 1 car (subject to the Title split with the neighbouring property), with a proposed walkway strip along the neighbouring property.
Tenure Freehold.
Services Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected to the property.
Agent's note Deeds
The existing Title Deeds need to be separated, (away from the neighbouring property), by the vendor's solicitor during the conveyance in order to outline the parking and garden areas. The vendors lawyers will verify the situation with purchaser's lawyers on conveyance.
Location and restrictions
The home is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as the Conservation Area.
The vendor will insert a restrictive covenant seeking their formal permission if planning is obtained at any point for an additional dwelling.
Buyers are kindly asked to make their own enquires as to the suitability of the property for further development.
Luscombe Maye act for the sellers and are unable to provide further advice regarding the purchase of this property.
Council tax & local authority The property is in Band D. South Hams District Council.
Viewings Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye's Yealmpton Office T: E:
Lettings Luscombe Maye also offers an Award Winning Lettings service. If you are considering Letting your own property, or a buy to let purchase, please contact Andrew or Ross on or to discuss our range of bespoke services.
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