Village Road, Marldon
£625,000
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Bedrooms: 4
A delightful barn conversion in the heart of a village set in attractive and well stocked grounds of over half an acre. The property is now in need of refreshment, and offers a wonderful opportunity to enhance a characterful conversion with additional outbuildings providing further potential. EPC Band: E.
SITUATION
The property is situated close to the old centre of the pretty South Hams village of Marldon bordering some of South Devon s most picturesque rolling countryside. Marldon is full of history and character and is well served by two good pubs, village shops, post office, a well-regarded primary school, church and a very active community hall hosting various clubs. Plenty of countryside walks around the area are right on the doorstep whilst the sandy beaches of Torbay and the magnificent Dartmoor National Park are only a short distance away.
The larger towns of Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot and Totnes are close by with mainline railway stations and wider amenities, whilst access to the A380 is easy linking to Exeter and the M5.
DESCRIPTION
Greystone Barn is a unique barn conversion; having been converted in the 1950 s and been under the same ownership for over 60 years this property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a characterful house set in over half an acre of mature gardens. Now in need of refreshment, the property offers an enticing possibility for a purchaser to put their stamp on a spacious family home with the option for further development in the outbuildings, subject to the necessary consents.
ACCOMMODATION
On the ground floor, the property offers ample reception space currently configured to create separate sitting and dining rooms as well as an office. The sitting room sits on the Northern side of the property and boasts a triple aspect overlooking the properties wonderful garden. In addition to its favourable aspect, the sitting room features an open fireplace with an impressive stone design in keeping with the property s exterior. The dining room sits to the side of the property, with attractive parquet flooring, an ornate fireplace and door leading to the garden, while the office is accessed from the hallway and could be used as an occasional single bedroom if required.
Towards the rear of the property is the kitchen, with space for a breakfast table and a range of wooden wall and base units with space for appliances and a fitted electric oven and induction hob. From the kitchen is access to a lobby where the lada can be accessed with power and space for white goods. In addition, the ground floor features a cloakroom accessed from the central hallway with a wash basin and WC.
The first floor features the property s four bedrooms, three of which are double in size and feature wash basins. The substantial master bedroom features a triple aspect over the gardens as well as ample built in storage. The family bathroom is situated off of the first-floor corridor and comprises a shower over bath, airing cupboard, wash basin and WC.
GROUNDS
From the road the properties driveway leads passed an ornate formal garden with a mixture of bedding plants and shrubs, passing the front of the house draped in a mature Wisteria to a courtyard-style area with parking for two cars and access into the outbuildings.
The majority of the garden wraps around the property with lawn stretching from the Northern side of the property all the way around to the South facing rear garden. A range of mature soft and hardwood trees are visible in the front garden including a magnolia, while the lawn stretches towards the rear of the property towards the orchard is situated in the South East corner of the plot where a spring is situated which is a tributary to Compton Pool and eventually the River Teign.
At the rear of the property there is a variety of terrace section of garden laid to lawn and pavia slabs with an area suitable for outdoor seating and dining. In addition to this, a hard standing which formally housed a large Linney now providing opportunity for further outbuildings subject to the necessary consent.
OUTBUILDINGS
Adjoining the property is a car port garage, with an open front and concrete flooring there is plenty of space for storage or additional covered parking for a car and a pedestrian door to the rear.
Attached to the car port is the former cattle shed still equipped with the traditional pens again with a pedestrian door to provide access to the garden leading on from the former cattle shed is access to a potting shed with a window overlooking the garden. In addition to this there is a lined cold store separate from the main outbuilding providing additional storage opportunity.
SERVICES
All mains services connected. Ultrafast broadband available to the property. Mobile service available via all major networks.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment through the agents please.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. Email: customer.services@southhams.gov.uk.
DIRECTIONS
From Totnes proceed on the A385 towards Paignton. After approximately 1 mile, turn left towards Berry Pomeroy. Proceed through the village towards Marldon. Upon reaching the mini roundabout in the village of Marldon turn onto Marldon Cross Hill and follow the road down passing the primary school on the left hand side. Then proceed onto Village Road and follow the road down for approximately 200m where the property is situated on the right-hand side.
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SITUATION
The property is situated close to the old centre of the pretty South Hams village of Marldon bordering some of South Devon s most picturesque rolling countryside. Marldon is full of history and character and is well served by two good pubs, village shops, post office, a well-regarded primary school, church and a very active community hall hosting various clubs. Plenty of countryside walks around the area are right on the doorstep whilst the sandy beaches of Torbay and the magnificent Dartmoor National Park are only a short distance away.
The larger towns of Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot and Totnes are close by with mainline railway stations and wider amenities, whilst access to the A380 is easy linking to Exeter and the M5.
DESCRIPTION
Greystone Barn is a unique barn conversion; having been converted in the 1950 s and been under the same ownership for over 60 years this property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a characterful house set in over half an acre of mature gardens. Now in need of refreshment, the property offers an enticing possibility for a purchaser to put their stamp on a spacious family home with the option for further development in the outbuildings, subject to the necessary consents.
ACCOMMODATION
On the ground floor, the property offers ample reception space currently configured to create separate sitting and dining rooms as well as an office. The sitting room sits on the Northern side of the property and boasts a triple aspect overlooking the properties wonderful garden. In addition to its favourable aspect, the sitting room features an open fireplace with an impressive stone design in keeping with the property s exterior. The dining room sits to the side of the property, with attractive parquet flooring, an ornate fireplace and door leading to the garden, while the office is accessed from the hallway and could be used as an occasional single bedroom if required.
Towards the rear of the property is the kitchen, with space for a breakfast table and a range of wooden wall and base units with space for appliances and a fitted electric oven and induction hob. From the kitchen is access to a lobby where the lada can be accessed with power and space for white goods. In addition, the ground floor features a cloakroom accessed from the central hallway with a wash basin and WC.
The first floor features the property s four bedrooms, three of which are double in size and feature wash basins. The substantial master bedroom features a triple aspect over the gardens as well as ample built in storage. The family bathroom is situated off of the first-floor corridor and comprises a shower over bath, airing cupboard, wash basin and WC.
GROUNDS
From the road the properties driveway leads passed an ornate formal garden with a mixture of bedding plants and shrubs, passing the front of the house draped in a mature Wisteria to a courtyard-style area with parking for two cars and access into the outbuildings.
The majority of the garden wraps around the property with lawn stretching from the Northern side of the property all the way around to the South facing rear garden. A range of mature soft and hardwood trees are visible in the front garden including a magnolia, while the lawn stretches towards the rear of the property towards the orchard is situated in the South East corner of the plot where a spring is situated which is a tributary to Compton Pool and eventually the River Teign.
At the rear of the property there is a variety of terrace section of garden laid to lawn and pavia slabs with an area suitable for outdoor seating and dining. In addition to this, a hard standing which formally housed a large Linney now providing opportunity for further outbuildings subject to the necessary consent.
OUTBUILDINGS
Adjoining the property is a car port garage, with an open front and concrete flooring there is plenty of space for storage or additional covered parking for a car and a pedestrian door to the rear.
Attached to the car port is the former cattle shed still equipped with the traditional pens again with a pedestrian door to provide access to the garden leading on from the former cattle shed is access to a potting shed with a window overlooking the garden. In addition to this there is a lined cold store separate from the main outbuilding providing additional storage opportunity.
SERVICES
All mains services connected. Ultrafast broadband available to the property. Mobile service available via all major networks.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment through the agents please.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. Email: customer.services@southhams.gov.uk.
DIRECTIONS
From Totnes proceed on the A385 towards Paignton. After approximately 1 mile, turn left towards Berry Pomeroy. Proceed through the village towards Marldon. Upon reaching the mini roundabout in the village of Marldon turn onto Marldon Cross Hill and follow the road down passing the primary school on the left hand side. Then proceed onto Village Road and follow the road down for approximately 200m where the property is situated on the right-hand side.
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