Riverside, Shaldon, TQ14

SITUATION 3 Riverside is set in a fantastic near-waterside position close to the heart of the popular coastal village of Shaldon. The village has a strong sense of community and nestles beautifully between the sandy estuary beach and the pretty hills above. There are independent shops and cafes, a good selection of public houses and restaurants and a charming foot passenger ferry across to the seaside town of Teignmouth. Additional amenities include an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated primary school, The Ness House Hotel and a bowling green surrounded by pretty cottages. There is a well-supported annual regatta and water carnival as well as a rowing and sailing club. There is good walking on the south west coast path and the wonderful Ness Beach is accessed via a tunnel. The village even has a small zoo! Teignmouth is just over a mile away and has a lovely promenade with classic Georgian crescent and a range of education options including Trinity School, offering both private primary and secondary education. In addition there is a mainline rail link to London Paddington.  

DESCRIPTION Available to the market for the first time in many years, Winstead, number 3 Riverside, is a period-style mid-terrace property set in a fabulous near-waterside position. At entrance level there is an entrance vestibule and an entrance hall, along with two good sized ground floor bedrooms, one of which benefits from good views towards the estuary and beyond. Also at ground floor level there is a large utility room, a large store room and an under cover passage way provides additional storage and leads out onto the approach lane. The utility also opens to a courtyard with outside WC. At first floor level the sitting room has a bay window enjoying truly breathtaking sea and estuary views. There is a further double bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. A particularly outstanding feature of the property is the beach side garden, which also has a good sized parking area, with parking being at a "premium" in Shaldon. Beside this there is a garden and terrace enclosed by stone walling, being set above and beside the estuary beach and providing a wonderful spot to contemplate the surroundings. There is also a large timber summer house/store. 

From Riverside a panel entrance door is approached, which opens to an entrance vestibule with a glazed inner door to the.... 

ENTRANCE HALL Turning stairs rise to the first floor, radiator and a panel door opens to an under stairs cupboard. 

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM ONE A spacious room with a front facing uPVC double glazed window, taking in good views across the front garden towards the Teign estuary, Teignmouth harbour and Teignmouth beyond. A front facing uPVC double glazed porthole style window also takes in good views towards the estuary and harbour. Double radiator. 

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM TWO A good sized room with a rear facing uPVC double glazed window overlooking the courtyard space at the rear. Radiator and shelved recessed cupboards. 

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM With a feature curved wall and a wall mounted Worcester boiler supplying central heating. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and there is a fitted unit with an area of rolled edge work surface, a tiled surround, a cupboard below and an inset small stainless steel sink with mixer set. A panel door opens to the courtyard at the rear with a double glazed timber framed window beside overlooking the courtyard. The enclosed courtyard is a useful external area for storage etc with an outside WC. 

OUTHOUSE/STORE ROOM A good sized space with a high sloping ceiling and exposed and painted stone-work to the walls. High set window, power points, space and plumbing for a further washing machine and a white wood grain effect door opens to the.... 

UNDER COVER PASSAGEWAY With washed stone-work walls, a water tap and the gas meter. A panel door with window above leads back out to the front. This area also houses the water meter. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With a high set window above the stair well taking in some good views towards woodland and the higher parts of the village. A panel door opens to an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Panel doors open to the upper floor rooms. 

SITTING ROOM A fantastic room with a uPVC double glazed walk-in bay window, taking in truly breathtaking views towards Shaldon beach, the estuary, the sand bar and towards the sea, as well as taking in a broad sweep of views towards Teignmouth back beach, the harbour and towards the Little Haldon hills in the west. Fireplace with gas fire set on a raised hearth, radiator with shelf above. 

UPPER FLOOR BEDROOM (BEDROOM THREE) Rear facing uPVC double glazed window taking in some good views towards the higher reaches of the village. Double radiator. 

KITCHEN With a front facing uPVC double glazed window taking in similar fabulous estuary views as described in the sitting room. Fitted with a good range of floor and wall mounted units with numerous cupboards and drawers, extensive area of rolled edge work surface with tiled surrounds and a inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Space and point for electric cooker with filter over and space for fridge/freezer. Radiator. 

BATHROOM With a rear facing uPVC opaque double glazed window and a matching, three piece suite comprising a panel bath with a full height tiled surround and a thermostatically-controlled Mira shower over, a WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with a tiled surround and a shaver light above. Small radiator, medicine cabinet and a wall mounted blow heater. Access to loft space. 

OUTSIDE Also approached from Riverside, directly opposite the property there is a good sized PARKING AREA enclosed by walling and picket fencing. A cast iron gate opens to the fantastic, beach-side garden, which is laid to paving and a gravel area with an adjoining area of well stocked bedding and an inset mature magnolia. The paved area opens to a terrace, quite literally set directly above the sandy estuary beach with feature stone walling and providing a wonderful external space to contemplate the beautiful beach and waterside surroundings. Also within this area there is a large timber summer house with glazed double entry doors and glazed panels, with this being another good under cover space to enjoy the wonderful views and surroundings. The summerhouse has an adjoining timber store and a veranda-style entrance.  

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Freehold
Council Tax Band E
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