2 bed Flat For Sale £250,000
Flete House, Modbury Country, South Devon
previous price £295,000

Full description

SITUATION Set deep in the rolling hills of the South Hams in Devon, Flete House overlooks the attractive Erme Estuary and the Dartmoor National Park. For shops, you are close to the picturesque town of Modbury, the bustling town of Ivybridge and the city of Plymouth, which can all be easily visited by the on-site transport facilities that will take you to and from the towns.

This beautifully appointed two bedroomed apartment enjoys a gracious sitting room with lovely parkland views; large double master bedroom; well equipped kitchen and bathroom and second double bedroom or large study. Access to lift near by. 

DESCRIPTION Flete House is set in unspoilt rolling parkland punctuated by magnificent oaks and other centuries old hardwood trees, overlooking the beautiful Erme Valley as the tranquil river meanders towards its estuary a couple of miles downstream. Indeed, residents and their guests can walk all the way to Mothecombe beach, if they wish. From the terraces are views towards Ermington and Dartmoor. This splendid house was the family seat of the Mildmays. The earliest parts of this magnificent Grade 1 Listed house date back to Elizabethan times. In the 1870s the house was greatly enlarged by Norman Shaw and in the 1960s the Mildmay wing was sympathetically added. Set in 12 acres of listed grounds, the house and stables have recently been lovingly restored and refurbished and now comprise of 29 exclusive self-contained serviced apartments. Flete House is designed for an easy going lifestyle and relaxed environment, ideal as a main or a second home. 

HALL An elegant hallway with doors to all the rooms and terminating in a door to the sitting room. Very useful hall cupboard. 

SITTING ROOM 21' 9" x 13' 6" (6.63m x 4.11m) An elegant and well proportioned room with an original bow window with granite mullions and leaded lights. Excellent views west over beautiful parkland. Ornamental fireplace and a door to the kitchen. 

MASTER BEDROOM 24' 6" x 10' (7.47m x 3.05m) A 24 foot double bedroom with an excellent range of fitted wardrobe cupboards to one end. Two granite mullioned leaded light windows look north east. 

BEDROOM TWO/STUDY 15' 3" x 10' 3" (4.65m x 3.12m) An excellent double bedroom or additional reception room with a charming fitted bookcase to one wall and an original granite mullioned leaded light window opposite looking to the Italianate Garden. Excellent range of built in cupboards to one end. 

KITCHEN 9' 3" x 8' 3" (2.82m x 2.51m) Fully fitted with a good range of cupboard and drawer units beneath attractive worksurface. Further wall mounted cupboards. Fitted electric oven and hob and fitted washing machine and refrigerator. Stainless stell sink drainer. Leaded light, granite mullioned window to one wall with far reaching views. 

BATHROOM 9' 6" x 8' 3" (2.9m x 2.51m) Very well appointed bathroom with a white suite comprising large shower, bidet, wc and wash hand basin. Large airing cupboard and small dressing area/storage space. 

 

FACILITIES INCLUDE  

DINING ROOM A warm welcome awaits in the elegant panelled dining room where fresh local produce is used daily. 

DRAWING ROOM Sit and relax in this elegant room, chat with friends or take part in social events. 

LIBRARY Browse through a wide range of books or take time doing a jigsaw. 

LEISURE FACILITIES As well as the on site amenities listed below, nearby are a number of golf courses, swimming pool and health clubs. 

GUEST SUITE You can accommodate visiting friends and family in the beautiful guest suite. 

TENNIS COURT This hard-surfaced tennis court is available to all residents. 

CROQUET LAWN The house has a croquet lawn, which is kept maintained for use from spring until autumn. 

SECURITY Flete house benefits from a 24 hours presence on site from Audley personnel giving you peace of mind. 

GROUNDS The Italianate garden and grounds are tended for your enjoyment by the skilled ground staff. 

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. 

COUNCIL TAX The property is in Council Tax Band F. 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, Modbury office. Bespoke appointments outside usual office hours can be arranged with adequate notice. 

HOW TO GET THERE From Luscombe Maye's office in Modbury, take the A379 towards Plymouth, for about two miles; just after crossing the Erme at Sequers Bridge, the entrance to Flete House will be seen on the left hand side. Turn in between the fine stone gateposts and follow the road through the park and up hill, through another grand stone entrance into the large car park for residents and visitors.