Slapton, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7

A fabulous, detached home set in about 6 acres with far reaching views over the South Hams countryside, Start Bay and out to sea.

Description

Home Farm is a substantial, detached family home situated on the edge of the popular village of Slapton, just over half a mile from the beach.

Situated at the end of a no-through road, the location offers a wonderful degree of privacy and enjoys wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, over Start Bay and out to sea.

Whilst Home Farm offers generous accommodation, there is also planning permission to extend the property to form first floor accommodation (

Currently, the accommodation is arranged on one level and is generously proportioned and bright throughout with the spacious and welcoming entrance hall setting the tone for what is to come.

The fabulous sitting room with feature fireplace dual aspect and benefits from views over the surrounding grounds and out to sea. French doors lead to the front terrace which is the perfect spot to take in the views.

The well-equipped kitchen / breakfast room is clearly the heart of the home and is arranged around a central island. Integrated with a range of appliances which include a double oven, dishwasher and electric hob, the kitchen is open plan to the second living room, with French doors to the rear terrace which makes it a wonderfully sociable space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a convenient utility/laundry room.

Beyond the main living accommodation is a generous principal bedroom with adjacent family bathroom which can be closed off to create a principal suite. There are a further three double bedrooms, one of which is en suite and a further family bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds
Home Farm sits in just under 6 acres of gardens and grounds which are bordered by mature trees and shrubs.

Immediately outside the living accommodation, there are terraces to the front and rear and beyond this, a lovely flat lawned area with raised beds and a fabulous pond. There are a number of seating areas which are perfect for taking in the views over Start Bay.

Beyond the formal garden, the grounds slope gently upwards where the views out to sea and over to Start Point Lighthouse are exquisite. There are numerous mature trees making it a haven for wildlife.

Home Farm benefits from garden water harvesting system capable of storing 4,400 litres.

There is also a generous double garage and former stable block which has been converted to create additional garage/workshop area.

Location

Situated almost equidistant from Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, Slapton is one of the prettiest and most sought after villages in the South Hams. About half a mile from Slapton Sands, a gorgeous 3 mile long beach, the village has a thriving community with a village shop, two pubs, an active village hall and a 13th century church. Slapton Ley, a Site of Special Scientific Interest is located on the edge of the village and is the largest freshwater lake in the south west of England. The South West coast path runs along the edge of the Ley and takes in some of the most spectacular scenery the region has to offer.

Primary schooling can be found at neighbouring Stokenham while the nearby village of Chillington offers a doctors' surgery, post office and village store. The market town of Kingsbridge is about 7 miles away and is home to an excellent primary school as well as Kingsbridge Community College which is currently rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. There are also two supermarkets, a filling station, a wonderful and eclectic mix of shops and boutiques as well as a number of pubs and restaurants.

Dartmouth lies about 7 miles to the east and offers secondary schooling, a wealth of shops, boutiques, galleries, pubs and restaurants. Dartmouth is also home to the Britannia Royal Naval College. There are also a number of annual festivals, including the Dartmouth food festival and the Mayflower 400. The town’s deep-water port attracts sailing vessels from all over the world and is considered to be one of the prettiest in Europe. 11 miles away Totnes offers a main line rail link to London Paddington (2 hours 40 minutes).

Square Footage: 3,769 sq ft


Acreage: 5.75 Acres

Directions

From Kingsbridge take the A379 towards Torcross. Proceed through the village of Torcross and along Slapton Line with the sea on your right. After about a mile, take the left hand turning signposted to Slapton. As you enter the village turn right into Wood Lane and Home Farm will be found a short distance along on the left.

Additional Info

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating and Solar PV