Strete, 1 Mile from beach

Set in the charming village of Strete, The School House is a beautifully presented 4 bedroom detached house, situated on an elevated position enjoying wonderful country and sea views across Start Bay and towards Dartmouth. Originally built for the headmaster of the local village school, the property has undergone significant works in recent years including underfloor heating with oak floors, a wonderful 24ft kitchen breakfast room, 4 bedrooms, living room, bathroom, shower room and professional landscaped gardens with ample parking and two garages. It is an ideal property for those wishing to purchase a permanent residence or as a holiday home.

Strete is located between two stunning beaches, Blackpool Sands in Stoke Fleming and Slapton Sands, approximately 1 mile from the property. Slapton beach is around two miles long, famous for the preparation and rehearsals for the D-Day landings during WWII ( named Operation Tiger, April 1944 ). 

Today, the dog friendly beach also has a pub and café and a fish & chip restaurant in Torcross. The village of Strete offers a wonderful community run public house, church, village green and store.

Accommodation

Entrance hall with stairs and storage under. The delightful living room has 8’9” ceilings with inset wood burner and surround. Large window overlooks the front garden. There is a dual aspect guest double bedroom with large bay window overlooking the front with a panelled wall. Adjacent, is a large bathroom with free standing bath, shower cubical, hand basin and WC. To the rear of the property is the wonderful kitchen, dining, living room with a mass of windows the length of one wall with beautiful views across the surrounding countryside including Stoke Fleming, Start Bay and the Daymark in the distance at Kingswear.

The kitchen has a comprehensive range of units with ample worktops and a central island with granite worktops. There is a dishwasher, sink unit, wine fridge, electric oven and large American style fridge /freezer. The dining area has ample space for a large table and seating area with bi-folding and separate door to the gardens. The utility room has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. 

First floor

The first floor has three delightful bedrooms with the principal room being dual aspect enjoying 8’11” ceilings with double doors leading to the balcony enjoying breath-taking views across the sea of Start Bay, the Mew Stone at the mouth of the River Dart, the Daymark in Kingswear, the village of Stoke Fleming and surrounding farmland. The two further bedrooms have wonderful views across the front and rear over the sea and countryside. There is a shower room with cubical, sink unit and WC.

The outside

To the side of the property, further extensive parking area for around three to four vehicles and a detached barn 16’2”X8’ with light and power, timber double doors outside water tap and power for the ability of a car charging point. The rear and side gardens have been professionally landscaped to benefit from the location and views. A wonderful level grass lawn area leads to large decked area with ample seating enjoying wonderful southerly views across adjoining farmland and the sea towards Start Point lighthouse. There is a further gravelled seating area with mature tree and maturing shrubs, stone walling, and timber fencing as the boundaries. Path and patio with seating area leads to the rear entrance, kitchen and useful storeroom.

For the complete brochure and floorpans on The School House, please contact Millard Cook in Dartmouth

Viewings via sole agent, Millard Cook in Dartmouth.

Services

Mains water and drainage. Oil central heating with underfloor heating on the ground floor. Broadband connected.