House For Sale £550,000
Fore Street, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot

A delightful semi detached Victorian property in the heart of a popular and accessible village. EPC Band E.

Situation - The property is set in the heart of the popular village of Kingskerswell which is located between the English Riviera and the market town of Newton Abbot. Kingskerswell offers numerous local shops, a health centre, primary school, village hall and pubs whilst wider amenities can be found nearby in Torquay and Newton Abbot. There is an intercity railway station at Newton Abbot providing a route to London Paddington while the A380 trunk road is a short distance from the property, providing easy access to Exeter by car.

Description - Halcyon is a wonderful Victorian property; built in 1842 and tastefully renovated and restored by the current owner to incorporate much of the property's history. From traditional wooden floorboards, lime rendering, handmade wooden sliding sash windows and original Victorian fireplaces in the majority of the bedrooms. While offering a favourable position with views towards the surrounding countryside, the property benefits from good levels of accommodation across two storeys' as well as a lovely south facing garden.

Accommodation - Across the ground floor is ample reception space currently configured to create a sitting room with an outlook across the property's front courtyard, with a feature Victorian cast iron fireplace with pretty tiled surround plus storage set into the alcoves. To the rear of the property is the kitchen/dining room with traditional exposed floorboards, attractive feature fireplace with marble surround and French doors opening onto the Veranda. There is a range of cream 'shaker' wall and base kitchen units with space for appliances. To the rear of the ground floor is a double bedroom, which could offer additional reception space if required.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms; the bedrooms to the rear of the property enjoy a wonderful outlook across the garden towards the surrounding countryside. The master bedroom is situated to the front of the property, overlooking the courtyard, with a feature cast iron Victorian fireplace and a cupboard set into the alcove. The family bathroom comprises a large power shower, wash basin, bidet and WC while providing access into the airing cupboard and laundry room.

Outside - To the front of the property there is off-road gravel parking for three cars as well as a gated access from the road to a courtyard garden with access to a workshop and a door into the property.

The rear garden enjoys a south facing aspect, with an elegant glass roofed veranda creating a pleasant covered seating area outside the rear of the property. A lawn garden extends away from the house with an array of pretty shrubs and bedding plants bordering the lawn. Towards the lower section of the garden is a spacious garden room, with double skinned fully insulated walls; equipped with power and heating it provides a versatile space as a garden retreat or home office. Adjoining the garden room is a similarly insulated store.

Services - All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority - Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX. [use Contact Agent Button]. E-mail: [use Contact Agent Button]

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Directions - From Newton Abbot proceed on the A380 towards Torquay. After half a mile, take the first exit signposted to Kingskerswell and, at the roundabout, take the first exit onto Torquay Road signposted to Kingskerswell. Continue for 2/3 of a mile and at the crossroad after the Zebra crossing, turn right onto Barnhill road. Continue up the hill and turn slightly left onto Fore Street. Continue for 100 yards, crossing over the bridge where the property can be found on your right beside the mini roundabout.

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