House For Sale £550,000
Description Set in a convenient location within the popular South Hams Village of Yealmpton, this 1930s detached home has been beautifully and tastefully transformed to a high standard by the current owners and offers versatile family accommodation whilst providing the potential for multi-generational use or work from home options. The lodge house is arranged over three floors and benefits from many features including stripped wooden floors, picture rails, fireplaces and leaded stained stripped wooden doors, whilst the family and en-suite bathroom areas have been tastefully modernised in keeping with the heritage of the property. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room is a central focal point and has a glazed lantern rooflight which floods the room with natural light whilst the kitchen is handcrafted with a bespoke design incorporating black granite worksurfaces and twin Belfast sink. The home provides four/five bedrooms, family bathroom, master en-suite, downstairs cloakroom/WC. There is a delightful living/family room as well as a more formal sitting room. The property is also set in a most generous plot with landscaped gardens comprising a beautiful lawn and surrounding shrubbery area to the rear with a feature balcony sundeck which can be accessed from the house. There is generous parking along with a detached garage An internal viewing is highly advised in order to appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Situation Yealmpton 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 and Optician, and shops such as a Post Office, General Store, Hairdressers, Garage and Filling Station with Londis convenience store, Café, two Public Houses and a Chinese Restaurant/Take Away. Yealmpton Primary school is rated 'Good with Outstanding Features' and secondary schooling is at the 'Outstanding' Ivybridge Community College for which there is transport provided. The village boasts an active community with a wide range of social and sporting clubs and societies.
Surrounded by the beautiful South Hams countryside, with many walks along the River Yealm and beyond, Yealmpton has a rural feel. 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 Peninsula Medical School, Theatre Royal and cinemas, large department stores, cafés, bistros and restaurants. The leisure facilities are outstanding with superb water-sports in and around Plymouth Sound and the Plymouth Life Centre.
Accommodation Partially glazed entrance door with leaded inserts leading to:
Entrance vestibule Radiator. Doorway through to:-
sitting room Stripped wooden door with stained glass leaded inserts. Feature fireplace with inset electric log burner on a slate hearth with mantel over. Bay window overlooking the rear elevation, picture rail, double radiator.
Main hallway Staircase to lower ground floor. Radiator.
Inner hall Further staircase to first floor with understairs cupboard. Door to:-
dressing room/bedroom four With square bay window overlooking the front elevation. Radiator. Recessed cupboards.
Bedroom three With double glazed side window, radiator. Picture rail. Recessed cupboard.
Bedroom two With double glazed side window (Easterly facing). Picture rail. Radiator.
Living/dining room Delightful room featuring a fireplace with ornate wood burning stove, built-in recessed dresser, ornamental radiator. Dining area with space for table and chairs, double glazed window overlooking the rear elevation. Double glazed patio doors leading to:
Enclosed south-facing balcony deck
family bathroom Luxury ornate suite with roll top bath with claw feet and mixer tap over with shower attachment, low level WC with concealed cistern, double enclosed shower cubicle with rain head shower over and additional shower attachment with glazed screen surround. Inset wash hand basin with mixer tap over on marble top with vanity cupboards below. Partially wood panelled surround with heated towel radiator. Recessed spotlights to ceiling.
Kitchen/breakfast room Luxury hand crafted bespoke kitchen with comprehensive range of floor and wall units with granite worksurfaces over, space for inset range with tiled surround, extractor over, space for American style fridge/freezer, larder cupboard. Twin bowl Villeroy & Boch Belfast sink with luxury ornate mixer tap over. Integral dishwasher and space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Double glazed windows with display ledge. Further double glazed doors out to enclosed balcony deck area. At the heart of the kitchen is a superb lantern skylight creating a light and bright area. Spotlights to ceiling and oak flooring. Radiator.
First floor master bedroom (one) suite With vaulted ceilings. Velux double glazed window with views over the garden and beyond. Integral wardrobe providing clothes hanging space and storage.
En-suite bathroom Freestanding slipper roll top bath with claw feet, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator. Velux double glazed window. Glass block wall.
Lower ground floor hallway Recessed storage cupboard.
Cloakroom Low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, radiator. Window overlooking the rear garden with display ledge below. Tiled floor.
Bedroom five With double glazed windows to rear and further double glazed door out to rear garden. Radiator. Built-in cupboard with louvre door housing Vaillant gas boiler and further storage area. This bedroom could provide an ideal separate annexe accommodation or work-from-home space.
Outside The property is set in a most generously-sized plot with chipping stone path and driveway leading to the entrance door with mature rockery and shrub border with further access to one side of the property. Comprehensive driveway with double wooden gates with flower bed border and pedestrian access to pathway leading to the village and pedestrian crossing.
Detached garage With up-and-over door, lighting and power points. A further chipping stone area provides further parking options with additional side gate which leads to the rear of the property.
Rear garden Laid mostly to lawn with a high degree of privacy. There are well established borders and gravelled sections, outdoor power and water supply. An access way can also be found to the rear of the garage, whilst there is an undercroft storage section. To the other side can be found an al-fresco patio area with timber summer house and further useful gravelled storage area with additional access to the front of the property.
Tenure Freehold.
Services Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the property. Private drainage.
Local authority & council tax band South Hams District Council. Tax Band E.
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye's Yealmpton Office. Tel: Email:
Situation Yealmpton 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 and Optician, and shops such as a Post Office, General Store, Hairdressers, Garage and Filling Station with Londis convenience store, Café, two Public Houses and a Chinese Restaurant/Take Away. Yealmpton Primary school is rated 'Good with Outstanding Features' and secondary schooling is at the 'Outstanding' Ivybridge Community College for which there is transport provided. The village boasts an active community with a wide range of social and sporting clubs and societies.
Surrounded by the beautiful South Hams countryside, with many walks along the River Yealm and beyond, Yealmpton has a rural feel. 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 Peninsula Medical School, Theatre Royal and cinemas, large department stores, cafés, bistros and restaurants. The leisure facilities are outstanding with superb water-sports in and around Plymouth Sound and the Plymouth Life Centre.
Accommodation Partially glazed entrance door with leaded inserts leading to:
Entrance vestibule Radiator. Doorway through to:-
sitting room Stripped wooden door with stained glass leaded inserts. Feature fireplace with inset electric log burner on a slate hearth with mantel over. Bay window overlooking the rear elevation, picture rail, double radiator.
Main hallway Staircase to lower ground floor. Radiator.
Inner hall Further staircase to first floor with understairs cupboard. Door to:-
dressing room/bedroom four With square bay window overlooking the front elevation. Radiator. Recessed cupboards.
Bedroom three With double glazed side window, radiator. Picture rail. Recessed cupboard.
Bedroom two With double glazed side window (Easterly facing). Picture rail. Radiator.
Living/dining room Delightful room featuring a fireplace with ornate wood burning stove, built-in recessed dresser, ornamental radiator. Dining area with space for table and chairs, double glazed window overlooking the rear elevation. Double glazed patio doors leading to:
Enclosed south-facing balcony deck
family bathroom Luxury ornate suite with roll top bath with claw feet and mixer tap over with shower attachment, low level WC with concealed cistern, double enclosed shower cubicle with rain head shower over and additional shower attachment with glazed screen surround. Inset wash hand basin with mixer tap over on marble top with vanity cupboards below. Partially wood panelled surround with heated towel radiator. Recessed spotlights to ceiling.
Kitchen/breakfast room Luxury hand crafted bespoke kitchen with comprehensive range of floor and wall units with granite worksurfaces over, space for inset range with tiled surround, extractor over, space for American style fridge/freezer, larder cupboard. Twin bowl Villeroy & Boch Belfast sink with luxury ornate mixer tap over. Integral dishwasher and space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Double glazed windows with display ledge. Further double glazed doors out to enclosed balcony deck area. At the heart of the kitchen is a superb lantern skylight creating a light and bright area. Spotlights to ceiling and oak flooring. Radiator.
First floor master bedroom (one) suite With vaulted ceilings. Velux double glazed window with views over the garden and beyond. Integral wardrobe providing clothes hanging space and storage.
En-suite bathroom Freestanding slipper roll top bath with claw feet, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator. Velux double glazed window. Glass block wall.
Lower ground floor hallway Recessed storage cupboard.
Cloakroom Low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, radiator. Window overlooking the rear garden with display ledge below. Tiled floor.
Bedroom five With double glazed windows to rear and further double glazed door out to rear garden. Radiator. Built-in cupboard with louvre door housing Vaillant gas boiler and further storage area. This bedroom could provide an ideal separate annexe accommodation or work-from-home space.
Outside The property is set in a most generously-sized plot with chipping stone path and driveway leading to the entrance door with mature rockery and shrub border with further access to one side of the property. Comprehensive driveway with double wooden gates with flower bed border and pedestrian access to pathway leading to the village and pedestrian crossing.
Detached garage With up-and-over door, lighting and power points. A further chipping stone area provides further parking options with additional side gate which leads to the rear of the property.
Rear garden Laid mostly to lawn with a high degree of privacy. There are well established borders and gravelled sections, outdoor power and water supply. An access way can also be found to the rear of the garage, whilst there is an undercroft storage section. To the other side can be found an al-fresco patio area with timber summer house and further useful gravelled storage area with additional access to the front of the property.
Tenure Freehold.
Services Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the property. Private drainage.
Local authority & council tax band South Hams District Council. Tax Band E.
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye's Yealmpton Office. Tel: Email:
