Meadowbrook Cottage, Stoke Gabriel, Devon

This wonderfully located semi-detached period cottage has been well maintained and is perfectly situated close to the village of Stoke Gabriel, beside a small brook and on the edge of the South Devon AONB. With steps and a path down through the pretty and mature gardens to the front door which overlooks the stream, it is simply idyllic.

Entering through a stable door into a large and characterful kitchen with practical flagstone floor, and a small larder. With doors to both sides it is light and bright. Fitted with wooden base units and worktops and with a Belfast sink it is Shaker in style in keeping with the stylish simplicity of the cottage. There is a gas hob and Neff oven and space for a dishwasher, plus room for a dining table and space for hanging for coats and storing boots.

The sitting room has an oak floor and lovely large Inglenook fireplace with a wood burner, the room is light and overlooks the stream. An understairs cupboard houses the Worcester combi-boiler.

From here stairs lead up to the first floor which has two double bedrooms which overlook the brook, a smaller single with garden views and also a large family bathroom with separate shower.

The gardens are a real highlight of this property adjacent to fields and views across the valley. One approaches through a gate from the shared parking area and are above the top of the property. There is a lawn at this level and then steps lead down to a gravelled area where there is a lovely high stone walled alcove perfect for al fresco dining with concealed lighting and a barbecue area.

Steps lead from here either up towards a second lawn where the Summer House is located, or down towards a stream-side patio and the approach to the house. The summer house is a large timber building with power points and lighting and could be a perfect home office. In addition there is a store housing the Calor gas cylinders and a stone outhouse which has plumbing for a washing machine and which houses the outside WC. There are also two further garden sheds and a log store plus in the garden are two water taps and there are electrical sockets in three areas.

There is Planning Permission in place is for an architect designed oak framed extension, and the certificate of Lawfulness confirms that work has commenced, so there are no time constraints South Hams Planning 3350/22/CLE.

Situation
Meadowbrook is close to Stoke Gabriel, which is a thriving and well regarded village on the East bank of the River Dart. The property is easily accessible and in an incredibly peaceful location. The village has a popular primary school, village shop with post office, two pubs and a 13th Century church whilst numerous supermarkets are approx. 10 mins drive away. It also has an active boating association and is well known for the millpond and quay where there is a thriving café, The River Shack.

A short stroll from the house is Sandridge Barton the home of Sharpham Wines where you can enjoy a glass or two over some amazing food in the Circa Restaurant. Located a short distance from the bustling medieval town of Totnes with its individual shops, cafes and restaurants, and which also has a mainline railway station giving direct connections to London Paddington. The beaches at Paignton and Goodrington are also a short drive away. There is also good access to the A38 Devon Expressway, linking Plymouth and Exeter where it joins the M5. Schooling in the area is excellent with well-regarded independent, comprehensive and grammar schools.

Services - Mains electricity, and water. Calor gas for heating, hot water and hob. There is a recently installed sewage treatment plant (2018) shared with the neighboring cottage .

Tenure - Freehold.
Council Tax – Band D
EPC – F

Directions
From Collaton St Mary take the Stoke Road signposted Stoke Gabriel. Turn left at the crossroads signposted Waddeton. Continue along this road and just after the small hump back bridge the property can be found on the right, the name plate is on the stone wall. Please go into the drive and park in front of the sign Meadowbrook.