57 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NL. Tel: 01803 863888
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REF: DRO00242
3 Shinners Bridge Cottages
Dartington
Totnes
Devon TQ9 6JA
A DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN COTTAGE, IN A POPULAR SOUTH DEVON VILLAGE, WITH
POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVEMENT.
BRIEFLY COMPRISING:- FORMER ESTATE COTTAGE, GRADE 2 LISTED, LEVEL
COTTAGE GARDEN, MODERN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM. GAS CENTRAL HEATING
* * * £220,000 * * *
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3 Shinners Bridge Cottages Dartington Totnes
SITUATION
Dartington is a popular South Devon village approximately 2 miles from Totnes. The area is
favoured for its interesting mix of properties, ease of access to the A 38 linking Exeter and
Plymouth and convenience to the historic town of Totnes. Amenities in the village include; a
range of shops, schooling and parish church. The countryside surrounding the village is
picturesque and unspoiled. Totnes is one of the most popular towns in the County in which to
reside. A market town on the River Dart, with an excellent range of amenities for day-to-day
living which include; a bustling town centre of independent shops and businesses,
supermarkets schooling, sports and leisure facilities, mainline railway station, to name but a
view. The beautiful South Devon coast and the rugged uplands of Dartmoor are within easy
reach.
DIRECTIONS
From Totnes take the A384 to Dartington, at Shinners Bridge Roundabout turn left into Cott
Lane. Shinners Bridge Cottages are the first terrace of cottages on the right and number 3 is
the end property in the terrace.
CONSTRUCTION
The property comprises a stone built early Victorian cottage believed to have been
constructed as part of the nearby Dartington Hall. The architecture is reminiscent of a Tudor
period building with tall chimney stacks gabled roof and half dormer windows. The house is
set amongst a group of similarly styled buildings creating a very attractive street scene. The
accommodation includes a sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, two double
bedrooms, bathroom. Outside there are level cottage gardens to the front and rear. Gas central
heating is installed. The cottage offers opportunity for interested parties to improve the
building to their own tastes and needs.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Hall Arch entrance door with a small pane window inserted. Exposed ceiling
joists. Plank door to a cloak cupboard with fitted shelving and a small window to the side
elevation.
Kitchen/Dining Room 15' 7'' x 10' 6'' (4.75m x 3.20m)
Two double glazed casement windows to the side elevation. Central heating radiator. The
kitchen is fitted with a modern range of units incorporating light oak finish cupboards and
drawers in wall and floor fittings. Fitted shelving, stainless steel sink unit, roll edge work
surfaces, space for an under work surface fridge, electric cooker point. From the kitchen and
dining room there are doors to the sitting room, staircase to the first floor and the rear lobby
leading to the utility room.
Sitting Room 13' 4'' x 13' 1'' (4.06m x 3.98m)
Dimensions taken to the recess to the side of the chimney breast. Three light casement
window to the front elevation overlooking the garden to the village green, double radiator.
Rear Lobby
Under stairs storage cupboard, ledge and braced door into the rear entrance porch which in
turn leads to the garden.
Utility Room/Cloakroom 6' 4'' x 6' 0'' (1.93m x 1.83m)
Casement window with obscure glazing, double radiator, wash basin, WC, wall mounted gas
central heating boiler, space and plumbing for a washing machine.
3 Shinners Bridge Cottages Dartington Totnes
Landing turning staircase from the kitchen / dining room. Stair window to the rear
elevation. Plank doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One 13' 10'' x 11' 8'' (4.21m x 3.55m)
Dormer window to the front elevation and a lead light window to the side elevation. Double
radiator, store cupboard, hatch to the roof space. Exposed ceiling timbers.
Bedroom Two 10' 6'' increasing to 12' x 10' 1'' (3.20m to 3.66 x 3.07m)
Casement window to the front elevation. Double radiator.
Bathroom 8' 6'' x 5' 10'' (2.59m x 1.78m)
Deep panel bath, WC and wash basin. Double radiator. Living cupboard with radiator and
shelving. Window to the rear elevation.
Outside
the property is accessed via a pedestrian gate onto a path which leads to the main entrance
door and follows along the side of the property to the rear garden. The front garden
incorporates areas of lawn edged by colourful borders of cottage plants. To the rear of the
house is a level area of lawn with established shrubs and a small ornamental pond.
SERVICES
Mains water and drainage. Mains Gas. Electricity.
TENURE
Freehold. No Chain. Vacant possession.
COUNCIL TAX
Band C.
Energy Performance Rating
Band D
3 Shinners Bridge Cottages Dartington Totnes
VIEWING: By telephone appointment
through Rendells Estate Agents, Tel: 01803
863888
3 Shinners Bridge Cottages Dartington Totnes
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