The Arches

Slapton, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2PN

The Arches

A delightful period property with substantial accommodation andself-contained barn.

Guide price £679,000

Kingsbridge 7 miles Dartmouth 8 miles

• Walking distance of the beach

• Character accommodation

• 3 Bedrooms

• 3 Reception rooms

• Self contained barn

• Double Garage with Studio

• Ample parking and garden

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTIONSlapton is one of the prettiest and most desirable coastal villages in the South Hams,being almost mid-way between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. It has a thriving localcommunity, with two excellent pubs (both with restaurants), a well-stocked generalstore, village hall, chapel, 13th Century Church and historic monastic tower. Thevillage is just a few minutes walk from the unspoilt two-mile stretch of SlaptonSands beaches, alongside the internationally famous Slapton Ley Nature Reservewith its extensive lake, woodland walks and Field Studies Centre and thesurrounding area is known for its spectacular natural beauty.The Arches is a beautifully presented period property in an enviable central villagelocation, brimming with character and charm and combining modern dayappliances and conveniences. The property provides well-appointed and well-proportioned accommodation of exceptional character, with the additional benefitof income potential from the Guest accommodation.

Located in the period heart of the village, The Arches also has a private gateddriveway to a detached double garage, with ample parking for several vehicles,leading to a low maintenance, predominantly walled garden.

Please refer to the attached floorplan and the accommodationcomprises:-

The Arches is approached through a pedestrian wrought iron gate set betweenstone pillars, and across a paved and gravelled front courtyard to a pillared stormporch.Part glazed feature entrance door into the generous ENTRANCE HALLWAY, whichexudes character, with a terracotta tiled floor, beamed ceiling and feature staircaserising to the first floor. From here there are doors to all principle rooms, as well as atiled CLOAKROOM with WC.

To the right is a delightful SITTING ROOM with character beamed ceiling and woodburner set into an Inglenook style stone fireplace which is very much a feature of theroom. There are also French doors to the front terrace. From the sitting room, and

across the hallway is an attractive DINING ROOM which also boasts a feature stonefireplace, beamed ceiling, and built in floor to ceiling storage cupboards to one wall.Next to the dining room, and very much the heart of the house, is the superblyfitted dual aspect family KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, which has been well equippedwith an extensive range of quality bespoke solid oak units, with polished marblework surfaces and tiled splash backs. Centre stage is a baby blue Aga set into afeature stone recess. There are also quality integral appliances such as a Neffinduction hob with matching built in double oven, and AEG dishwasher, space for afridge freezer, and walk in shelved pantry, as well as ample space for table andchairs. At the end of the hallway, and with access to the garden and parking area, isa bespoke CONSERVATORY, with tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOROn the first floor are three good sized BEDROOMS, with the dual aspect MASTERBEDROOM having a range of built in wardrobes, and being located next to thegenerous and a well-appointed BATHROOM, which is fully tiled, with a Mira showerover the bath. At the other end of the character landing is a part tiled SHOWERROOM.

OUTSIDETo the rear of the property and tucked away in a private corner of the garden lies a:

SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE/GUEST HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION. Arranged on onelevel and with an open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen together with a goodsized bedroom and shower room this is again beautifully presented throughout andideal for lucrative holiday letting or for ancillary permanent accommodation.A paved driveway alongside the house provides ample parking space for numerouscars and access to a substantial DOUBLE GARAGE above which is yet furtheraccommodation by way of a self-contained STUDIO OFFICE. This provides open-planliving accommodation with a kitchenette and separate well-appointed shower room.Beyond the driveway, and also accessed from the conservatory, is an attractive partwalled garden, which is private, sheltered, and has a lawned area with shrubborders, and climbing plants including a grape vine over a timber pergola and afurther raised paved terrace.

SERVICESMains water, drainage and electricity. LPG fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAXBand E

LOCAL AUTHORITYSouth Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ95NE. Tel: 01803 861234.

TENUREFreehold.

VIEWINGAt the request of the vendors, strictly by appointment please through the soleagents Stags Kingsbridge office (01548) 853131.

DIRECTIONSFrom Kingsbridge, take the A379 towards Dartmouth. Follow this road forapproximately just over 5 miles and, at Care House Cross, continue in the directionof Dartmouth on the A379. Pass through Torcross (1 mile) and after a further 1.3miles, turn left signed Slapton. Follow this road up the hill and into the village. AtSands Road Cross, follow the road around to the right and follow this road throughthe village, passing the Queens Arms pub on your left and The Arches will be foundafter a further few hundred yards on the right hand side.

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The Arches, Slapton, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2PN

1 The Promenade, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1JDTel: 01548 853131

kingsbridge@stags.co.uk

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