Galpin Street, Modbury

DESCRIPTION Quirks abound within this utterly charming cottage which has been recently renovated, yet retains a wealth of character throughout. Whilst being approximately 250 years old, the cottage remains unlisted and presents the perfect opportunity for a second home or investment property as well as being a lovely permanent home for a couple or a young family. Step through the solid wooden front door into the entrance vestibule with slate floor, part stain glass panel and door leading through into a spacious farmhouse style kitchen/dining room which benefits from a comprehensive range of base and eye level units with timber worksurfaces, inset ceramic sink with mixer tap, 4 ring gas hob with fitted electric oven and a dishwasher as well as a delightful woodburning stove in a stone surround on a slate heath being the focal point of the room. A door leads through to a useful utility/boot room fitted with a further range of storage cupboards, space for American style fridge/freezer and a washing machine as well as an inset butler style sink unit and a door leading out to the rear garden. From the kitchen a turned staircase with fitted carpet leads to the first floor where one can find a charming sitting room with feature fireplace with slate hearth and stone surround, sash window to front and fitted carpet. This room could also be utilised as third bedroom if required. Also on this floor is a modern bathroom comprising low level WC, panel enclosed bath with a drencher head shower over and a wash hand basin in vanity unit. A further turned staircase with fitted carpet leads to the second floor where the two double bedrooms can be found, one of which has comprehensive fitted wardrobes.

OUTSIDE From the utility room a door leads out to the rear of the property where a pathway leads to a lovely private landscaped garden with a paved patio seating area leading onto a level lawn with an area of composite decking to the far end. A useful storage shed can be found to the side of the path at the rear of the property.

LOCATION Modbury is a picturesque Georgian town situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', and is only about 4 miles from the nearest beach. Some two hundred years ago it was extremely prosperous being the local market town and a centre for the wool trade. Today there is a good range of local shops including a butcher, chemist, delicatessen and a number of pubs and gift shops. Other amenities include a primary school, health centre, dentist, hairdressers, veterinary surgery and mobile library. For more comprehensive shopping, Kingsbridge is to the South and Plymouth is about 12 miles to the West. Modbury is on the main bus route and is also only about five miles from the A38. Nearby there are fine cliff top and coastal walks, other beaches and coves, with sailing at Salcombe and Newton Ferrers, 18 hole golf courses at Thurlestone and Bigbury and Dartmoor National Park is several miles to the North.

SERVICES All mains services are connected. Mains gas fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX Band B

TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. . www.southhams.com

VIEWINGS Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, Modbury