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" A quaint Grade II listed thatched cottage which has been beautifully renovated throughout with a charming rear garden and parking. Exeter 33 miles Plymouth 29 miles \r\r\nTorquay 16 miles (approximately)\r\r\n SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION 5 Bridge Terrace is situated within the charming village of Tuckenhay and just beyond the well reputed Maltsters Arms public house. The property has close proximity to Bow Creek, which is owned by The Duchy of Cornwall and Crownley Woods beyond which is owned by The National Trust. The creek is tidal but navigable by small boats for about 3 hours either side of the high tide. The creek is a tributary of the River Dart estuary, Dartmouth being some 6 miles distant and Totnes with all it's facilities about 4 miles. Tuckenhay is conveniently located for Totnes town, the commercial centre for the South Hams. This part of Devon is renowned for it's outstanding natural beauty with Dartmoor National Park ten miles to the north and stunning beaches and coastline ten miles to the south. The bustling medieval market town has a mainline railway station giving direct connections to London Paddington and Waterloo Eurostar. There is also excellent access to the A38 Devon Expressway, linking Plymouth and Exeter where it joins the M5. Schooling in the area is excellent with a number of well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Totnes boasts a market as well as a good selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and inns. 5 Bridge Terrace is a grade II listed thatched property and sits within a conservation area. This charming cottage is the perfect bolthole for those wishing to get away from the madding crowds. The property comprises a sitting/dining room which benefits from a feature window with built in window seat showing views across the valley to woodland. The kitchen is well designed with a range of floor and wall based units. To the first floor are two bedrooms, one is currently used as a study. To the rear of the property is a circular patio seating area with timber pergola with climbing wisteria and clematis. A stream tumbles past at the bottom of the garden. \r\r\n \r\r\nThe property has been renovated to a very high standard, making the most of every ounce of space to include lots of storage whilst still maintaining a stylish character home. The cottage has been re-thatched in the last three years. \r\r\n APPROACH Part glazed timber door opening to:- SITTING/DINING ROOM A lovely room with a feature to the rear aspect with built in window seat looking out to the garden and across to the valley to the woodland, perfect for relaxing with a good book. Sealed parquet flooring which runs throughout the ground floor. Fireplace with exposed painted stone work with timber lintel and slate hearth, fitted with a multi fuel stove, this makes for a lovely cosy feeling. Alcove display shelving to one side. Latched bi-folding door to built in storage cupboard with fitted shelving. Wall lights, part painted timber cladding to dado height to two walls. Display niche with fitted shelving and display light with built in storage cupboard below. Cloaks cupboard with hanging hooks, rail and fitted shelving. Electric wall mounted panel heater. Half glazed timber stable door opening out to rear lobby. Stripped pine door and original timber staircase rising to the first floor with rope handrail. REAR LOBBY Slate tiled flooring. Fitted shelving to one side. Screen double doors opening to the garden. KITCHEN A well designed kitchen having a range of floor and wall units with underneath lighting. Belfast sink with mixer taps set within a solid granite work surface cut out drainer and matching granite up stand. Tiled splash back, integrated electric cooker, hob and extractor hood and light above. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a freestanding fridge. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Pine floorboards, built in shelving and hanging rail. Bi-folding door to:- BEDROOM 1 A charming double bedroom with window to rear aspect looking to the rear garden and across the valley. Insect screen. Hand crafted wrought iron curtain rail. Exposed sealed pine floorboard, alcove with fitted shelving, fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and storage cupboard above. Loft hatch. Electric wall mounted heater. BEDROOM 2 Currently used as a study and dressing room. Window to rear aspect with insect screen. Exposed sealed pine floorboards and part exposed painted timber studwork to two walls. Fitted wardrobes. Desk to one side. Electric wall mounted heater. BATHROOM Bath with electric shower above, shower rail and curtain. Wash hand basin with tiled surround, built in storage cupboard below. WC. Part tiled walls and part painted timber clad wall to dado height. Shelving. Electric shaver point and chrome electric heated towel rail. Door to built in airing cupboard with enclosed hot water cylinder. Wall lights and electric extractor fan. UTILITY ROOM Stone built utility room which has stainless steel sink and drainer. Electric water heater. Tiled surround and tiled splash back with fitted shelving below, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Fitted wall shelving. Electric power and light. Space for freezer. Electric wall mounted heater. Quarry tiled flooring. STORE ROOM Outside store, electric power and light. Space for an upright freezer. OUTSIDE To the front is a courtyard garden with slate flooring; stone built utility room and storeroom. To the rear garden are granite set pathways with slate steps and slate circular patio seating area with timber pergola with timber seating ideal for sitting with a cup of tea or glass of wine whilst listening to the babbling brook. To one side are established climbing wisteria and clematis bounded by box hedging with planted borders, to the back of this is the stream. This is a garden with easy maintenance in mind. PARKING To include one off road parking space SERVICES Mains water, drainage. electricity, heating by way of wall mounted slim line electric units. COUNCIL TAX The property is currently in band C LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234 POST CODE TQ9 7EH FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order. TENURE Freehold VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Marchand Petit Totnes Office. Telephone 01803 847979 DIRECTIONS From Totnes take the Kingsbridge road and at the top of the bypass, turn left signed Ashprington. Follow this lane for a couple of miles and then you will come to across roads and turn right signed Tuckenhay. Carry on down this steep hill and at the bottom go over the humped bridge and follow the lane until you reach The Maltsters Arms public house on the left. Proceed along and follow the road around to the right as the road starts to rise toward The Mill and 5 Bridge Terrace will be found on the left hand side. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars are for guidance only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property, but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 2. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact that the property or its services are in good condition. Neither Marchand Petit, nor any of its employees, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. 3. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. 4. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending purchaser. 5. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective, and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. If any points of particular importance need clarifying before viewing, please do not hesitate to contact our office. "