House For Sale £525,000
No forward chain. A beautifully presented 4 bedroom Grade II listed cottage with many character features and a large garden, located in the heart of a Georgian Market Town.
Description The Old Bakery is a beautiful Grade II listed cottage brimming with charm and character. A superb family home within the thriving community of Modbury.
The country style kitchen holds pockets of character with lovely detailing of the original stone alcoves, pink tiles and oak wooden surfaces and is only 12 months old. The dining area within the kitchen space provides ample room for entertaining and family get togethers. There are several useful storage areas and a tucked away utility room.
Stepping through into the cosy snug, an ideal space for a home office or family room with the convenience of a downstairs cloakroom. The pretty window seat, exposed beams and useful shelving compliment this characterful room.
A double door leads down an elegant set of steps into the spacious and light living room with original sash windows and shutters, an attractive open fireplace and log storage.
The staircase leads to the first floor, with a single bedroom, double bedroom with built in wardrobes and the family bathroom with a claw foot bath and storage cupboard. Beyond this is a further large double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling. Doors lead into the master suite with a walk-in wardrobe, shower room and main large bedroom also with a vaulted ceiling and character stone walls. This bedroom is also accessed via a second staircase leading up from the kitchen which also provides access to the garden.
Outside The pretty private garden with town and country views has different levelled lawned areas to catch the sun throughout the day, which are bordered with lavender bushes, apple trees and mature shrubs which help create this wonderful haven. Tucked away to one side of the garden is a light filled studio space, fitted with under floor heating and useful loft space. There is also a garden shed, composting area and a built in barbeque.
Situation Modbury is a picturesque Georgian town situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', and is only about 4 miles from the nearest beach. Some two hundred years ago it was extremely prosperous being the local market town and a centre for the wool trade. Today there is a good range of local shops including a butcher, baker, grocers, hardware store, chemist, delicatessen and a number of gift and antique shops. Other amenities include a primary school, health centre, dentist, veterinary surgery and mobile library. For more comprehensive shopping, Kingsbridge is to the South and Plymouth is about 12 miles to the West. Modbury is on the main bus route and is also only about five miles from the A38. Nearby there are fine cliff top and coastal walks, other beaches and coves, with sailing at Salcombe and Newton Ferrers, 18 hole golf courses at Thurlestone and Bigbury and Dartmoor National Park is several miles to the North.
Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Tenure Freehold
council tax Band C
local authority South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel:
viewings Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, Modbury
directions From the opposite side of the Luscombe Maye office, walk up the steps and to your right is an alleyway accessed via a green gate. The property entrance is the second door on your left.
Description The Old Bakery is a beautiful Grade II listed cottage brimming with charm and character. A superb family home within the thriving community of Modbury.
The country style kitchen holds pockets of character with lovely detailing of the original stone alcoves, pink tiles and oak wooden surfaces and is only 12 months old. The dining area within the kitchen space provides ample room for entertaining and family get togethers. There are several useful storage areas and a tucked away utility room.
Stepping through into the cosy snug, an ideal space for a home office or family room with the convenience of a downstairs cloakroom. The pretty window seat, exposed beams and useful shelving compliment this characterful room.
A double door leads down an elegant set of steps into the spacious and light living room with original sash windows and shutters, an attractive open fireplace and log storage.
The staircase leads to the first floor, with a single bedroom, double bedroom with built in wardrobes and the family bathroom with a claw foot bath and storage cupboard. Beyond this is a further large double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling. Doors lead into the master suite with a walk-in wardrobe, shower room and main large bedroom also with a vaulted ceiling and character stone walls. This bedroom is also accessed via a second staircase leading up from the kitchen which also provides access to the garden.
Outside The pretty private garden with town and country views has different levelled lawned areas to catch the sun throughout the day, which are bordered with lavender bushes, apple trees and mature shrubs which help create this wonderful haven. Tucked away to one side of the garden is a light filled studio space, fitted with under floor heating and useful loft space. There is also a garden shed, composting area and a built in barbeque.
Situation Modbury is a picturesque Georgian town situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', and is only about 4 miles from the nearest beach. Some two hundred years ago it was extremely prosperous being the local market town and a centre for the wool trade. Today there is a good range of local shops including a butcher, baker, grocers, hardware store, chemist, delicatessen and a number of gift and antique shops. Other amenities include a primary school, health centre, dentist, veterinary surgery and mobile library. For more comprehensive shopping, Kingsbridge is to the South and Plymouth is about 12 miles to the West. Modbury is on the main bus route and is also only about five miles from the A38. Nearby there are fine cliff top and coastal walks, other beaches and coves, with sailing at Salcombe and Newton Ferrers, 18 hole golf courses at Thurlestone and Bigbury and Dartmoor National Park is several miles to the North.
Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Tenure Freehold
council tax Band C
local authority South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel:
viewings Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, Modbury
directions From the opposite side of the Luscombe Maye office, walk up the steps and to your right is an alleyway accessed via a green gate. The property entrance is the second door on your left.
