Malborough, Kingsbridge, TQ7

SITUATION & DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Scrumpy Lodge is a beautifully presented five-bedroom barn conversion situated on the edge of the popular village of Malborough located within a short drive of the coastal town of Salcombe. This delightful barn conversion is set within the glorious South Hams countryside only a one mile walk from the beach and benefits from a further two bedroom ancillary accommodation, workshop and large detached barn at the top of the generous garden. This delightful property occupies a generous plot with views over the countryside and amenities, bus stop and schools within walking distance.

SITUATION
Malborough lies midway between Kingsbridge and Salcombe ensuring you are never far away from sandy beaches and the amazing South West coast path. The centre of the village is only a short walk away, with good infrastructure including two pubs, a church, village hall, post office, petrol station and a primary school.

Nearby Salcombe has a pretty Estuary, offering sandy beaches and sheltered waters for a wide range of water sports. There are plentiful opportunities for shopping and a good number of pubs, restaurants and hotels for eating out. Furthermore, 3 miles away is the town of Kingsbridge, which provides a comprehensive range of shops, schooling and other facilities.

BARN CONVERSION
Scrumpy Lodge is an immaculately presented five-bedroom detached barn conversion boasting character throughout having been thoughtfully converted to create a spacious and functional family home.

The barn comprises entrance hall with large cupboard provided ample storage for shoes and coats, downstairs cloakroom and access to the large open plan kitchen/ dining room/ living room. This spacious living area covers most of the ground floor and is ideal for entertaining, The kitchen has a range of mounted wall and floor units, Calor gas fired stove, space for Fridge freezer and integrated dishwasher, to the side of the kitchen is the utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. There is a large dining area with bench seats providing storage underneath. The living room is of generous proportions with an electric fire with oak mantle being the focal point of the room. The ground floor also enjoys an office/snug, a spacious room with windows overlooking to courtyard garden offering a perfect space to work from home or even another bedroom.

Stairs lead to the first floor where three bedroom are located, the master bedroom is a generous double room with ample built in wardrobes and a modern ensuite shower room. There is a further double bedroom at the other side of the hallway, this large bedroom enjoys an abundance of natural light an access via steps to the front parking area. The first floor also has a single bedroom and large family shower room.
The second floor has two further double bedrooms, both of equal size with velux windows and eaves access providing a generous amount of storage. The second floor has a further family bathroom and large landing area providing space for reading or another office area.

To the front of the barn is an enclosed courtyard garden with a Mediterranean feel, there is ample space for outside furniture and a range of flower beds lining the walls of this private sun trap. Accessed from the courtyard is a well-maintained vegetable garden and access to the large, mainly laid to lawn garden bordered by mature hedges and Devon banks. From the garden is access to the two bedroom ancillary accommodation, workshop and large detached barn.

Scrumpy Lodge is accessed via a shared tarmac driveway with ample parking for 5 or more cars, there is vehicular access to the large barn at the top of the garden and access to the work shop which would be used as a further parking area and garage if required.

ANNEX
Detached from the main house is the modern and contemporary two bedroom ancillary accommodation, this brilliant conversion used to be the properties garage but is now a fantastic addition to the property.

Accessed across the private patio area and through the sliding door is the main living area, an open plan kitchenette/dining area/ living room, this open space benefits from a skylight, two built in storage cupboards and a modern log burning providing a warm feeling throughout the winter.

There are two spacious double bedrooms with large windows providing an abundance of natural light, there is also the contemporary family shower room. This accommodation is perfect for multi-generational living and the ideal space for friends or family to stay. This property cannot be holiday let.

WORKSHOP
A modern, recently constructed workshop with vehicular access and garage doors, the space on offer is vast and is perfect for anyone looking for storage on site. The workshop benefits from water and power.

TOP BARN
At the top of the garden is a large detached barn, with three garage doors and hardstanding to the front. This amazing space has been used over the last few years for entertaining and is fully equipped with toilets, bar and kitchen for preparation.  

SERVICES Mains electricity and water, private drainage. Oil fired central heating.  

TENURE Freehold 

COUNCIL TAX Council Tax Band E 

DIRECTIONS Upon arriving in Malborough from the Kingsbridge direction, take the right turning opposite the Coop garage down Collaton Road. Continue along this road and take the right turning onto Furzedown Road, before reaching the new houses turn left and continue down this road until you find the entrance to Scrumpy Lodge on you right hand side.  

LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. 

VIEWINGS Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye 01548 800178.