Compton, Marldon

COMPTON

The pretty and historic hamlet of Compton is nestled in a valley setting whilst being conveniently close to larger towns and amenities. Compton is known for its 14th Century castle which is now owned now by the National Trust, the grounds of which are overlooked by this property. The village Marldon is nearby with its excellent Church House Inn, local village shop and primary school. The Torbay ring road is within approximately 1⁄2 a mile, which gives ease of access to Newton Abbot and the A380 dual carriageway which links with the M5 near Exeter. The Medieval town of Totnes is only 5 miles away, with its extensive shopping and schooling facilities together with the mainline railway station giving direct connections to London Paddington.

DESCRIPTION

Luscombe Maye are delighted to bring to market Ridgeway Cottage, near Compton Castle. Originally a medieval blacksmiths thought to be dating back some 500 years, and more recently the village shop, now a stunning four bedroom cottage, recently restored by a skilled craftsman, it is full of character and charm. The most recent addition having been added sometime in the 1780s.

It briefly comprises a living room, kitchen/dining room, office/study and utility room on the ground floor. On the first floor you will find four double bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom and a family shower room. There are two courtyard gardens and a detached garage, with parking.

Enter through an arched gateway into a secluded courtyard area, with an array of climbing plants, flowers and herbs.

An entrance hall with a fitted console table provides access to the kitchen/diner and the office/study.

The open plan kitchen/dining area benefits from an original fireplace now containing a wood-burning stove. A handmade solid oak wooden staircase leads to the first floor. The kitchen, with its traditionally shuttered windows, solid wood worktop and integrated Belfast sink, has a free-standing double induction range cooker and there are plenty of under-counter storage cupboards. The dining area is easily reached from the kitchen, and French doors lead onto the courtyard to enjoy alfresco dining in the summer months.

A hand carved door leads into the utility room, situated just beyond the kitchen, there is space for fridge/freezer and undercounter washing machine and tumble dryer, this, in turn, leads out to the rear courtyard through antique French doors.

The entire ground floor is finished with slate tiles, and you will find many quirky touches around the cottage. The majority of the property is double glazed.

The spacious living room features a wood-burning stove within the fireplace, and a handcrafted open staircase to the first floor. French doors open out onto the larger rear courtyard garden.

There is an office/study room just off the living room which over looks the front courtyard.

The first floor houses the generously sized master bedroom, with en-suite bathroom with a free standing roll top bath, pedestal hand washbasin, WC and column radiator.

There are three further double bedrooms, all with solid wood floors and column radiators. Bedroom four is accessed from either the master bedroom or bedroom two.

A family shower room with washbasin and WC, is tiled in a duck egg blue finish with feature mosaic tile accents. The shower enclosure benefits from an overhead and separate handheld showerhead.

Outside, there is a split level courtyard garden bursting with a colourful array of flowers, climbers and mature shrubs and trees, including pear, wisteria, a medlar apple tree and a magnolia tree. You can enjoy grapes from the vine throughout the growing season. The garden is bordered by a stone wall with double arched gate for pedestrian access.

A track leads from the road, to the side of the property, up to the detached stone garage (once a wheelwright's shop in medieval times), with additional off-road parking.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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SERVICES

Electric Central Heating. Mains Water, Drainage and Electricity connected.

CONSTRUCTION

The property is understood to be of stone built construction.

PARKING

The property has a detached garage with additional on-road parking.

OTHER

There are two huge attic areas that are ripe for development subject to planning permission. The one above the main bedroom has a matching window to the main bedroom as can be seen in the exterior photos.

LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX

South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE

Council Tax Band D

TENURE

House - Freehold & Part Flying Freehold

Garage - Leasehold

LETTINGS

Luscombe Maye also offers an Award Winning Lettings service. If you are considering Letting your own property, or a buy to let purchase, please contact Andrew or Alex on or to discuss our range of bespoke services.

VIEWINGS

Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye

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