Owlets, Sorley

Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BP

Owlets, Sorley

A superb character barn conversion overlooking the Avon Valleywith delightful gardens and paddocks.

Guide price £720,000

Salcombe 7 miles Totnes 12 miles Plymouth 27 miles

• Superbly presented character accommodation.

• Formal gardens and level paddocks of 2.5 acres

• Oak flooring throughout

• 4 Double Bedrooms

• Master en-suite

• Double Garage

• Gated private driveway and parking

• Convenient location

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTIONOwlets is situated just a mile or so to the north of Kingsbridge, a market town at the head ofthe Salcombe estuary with an excellent range of shops and local facilities which include ahealth centre/ cottage hospital, an outstanding secondary school and a sports centre. The townof Salcombe is some 6 miles away and Bantham, the very popular surfing venue is just 3 milesaway. The medieval market town of Totnes, with its mainline station is approximately 20minutes away, as is the port and naval town of Dartmouth, and the A38 Expressway only 15minutes drive away.

Owlets was converted approximately seven years ago and now affords particularly spaciousfour double bedroom accommodation which is superbly presented throughout. Features of theproperty include the 26' lounge with contemporary wood-burning stove and the well-fittedcottage-style kitchen which has full planning consent (with Architect plans) to extend into apart-glazed and substantial kitchen/breakfast room, if desired.

Conveniently located on the ground floor is a generous bedroom and shower room while onthe first floor are the master suite with en-suite shower room, two further guest bedrooms andrecently refurbished family bathroom.

There is quality oak flooring throughout the whole of the property as well as oak doors,staircase, and architraves and feature exposed beams/vaulted ceiling. The current owners haveinstalled the award winning Rointe low energy remote controlled electrical heating system andLED lighting (not reflected in EPC rating)

Externally, a private gated driveway leads to a detached double garage with workshop space,and there is ample parking for several vehicles and boat(s). Beyond this is a generously-sizedlawned garden with paved terrace and mature and well-stocked planted borders and fromwhere, outstanding views across the Avon valley and countryside are enjoyed. In addition, apart-wooded track (private to Owlets) leads from the garden to a delightful orchard, vegetablepatch with summer house and two paddocks, encompassing the original railway tunnelcutting, and in total the grounds extend to approx. 2.5 acres.

Please refer to the attached floorplan and the accommodationcomprises:

GROUND FLOOR

A glazed entrance door with matching glazed side panel leads to the ENTRANCE HALLWAYwith impressive oak staircase to first floor. Beyond this is the superb 26' LIVING ROOM withwindows overlooking the garden, railway cutting and open countryside beyond. Glazed doorproviding access to the paved terrace. Aarrow wood burning stove set on a slate hearth. Builtin bookshelf.To the left of the entrance hall is the KITCHEN a dual aspect room well-fitted with an attractiverange of cream cottage-style units with oak work surfaces over. Built into these are an eye levelGorenje double oven, four ring induction hob and upright Gorenje fridge/freezer.To the right of the hall is the STUDY, also dual aspect with window to front and two featurearrow-slit windows to side and the UTILITY ROOM with space and plumbing for automaticwashing machine and tumble dryer. Megaflow water heater system.To the left in the hallway is the:

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM, a generous double room with built in cupboards with hangingrails above and a glazed door to the side, access to courtyard/log store. Conveniently locatednext to the bedroom is a part-tiled SHOWER ROOM with a white suite comprising a cornercubicle, low-level WC, pedestal hand washbasin and wall mounted heated towel rail/radiator.

FIRST FLOORAn oak staircase leads to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with vaulted ceiling with Velux skylightwindow and feature beams.The galleried landing provides access to the FAMILY CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM includingrainfall shower, with substantial storage in the eves. There areTHREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS allwith vaulted ceilings and feature beams whilst the MASTER BEDROOM enjoys wonderful viewsover open countryside and has the benefit of a PART-TILED EN-SUITE-SHOWER ROOM with adouble sized shower cubicle.

OUTSIDEThe property is approached over a private sloping macadamed driveway which leads aroundand down to a hard standing area beside the property, with parking for several cars. It alsoaffords access to the:DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP: 24 x 18. Two electric roller doors. Power and lightconnected.Between that garage and the property is a paved and decked terrace, with attractive seatingarea and ideal for pots etc, and screened by an old stone wall. Immediately to the front of theproperty is a generous paved terrace bordering a level lawned garden, with attractively plantedborders, and which enjoys wonderful countryside views. At the side of the driveway is a furthergood sized, mainly lawned and level garden area.To the rear of the property is a small log and bin store compound.

In addition, there are two paddocks and orchard which are fenced and easily accessed from themain garden area. Owlets also has shared ownership in a private lane which runs parallel to theland, allowing separate vehicular access to the paddocks, ie horse trailer. A unique feature ofOwlets is the Sorley Tunnel. The entrance to the tunnel is accessed via the tree lined old railwaycutting, land belonging to Owlets. The original railway tunnel, which was completed in 1893and operated right up to 1963 as part of the Primrose line when it became a victim of theBeeching Cuts. It is half a mile long and still inspected annually by the owners, HighwaysEngland, (Historical Railways Estate on behalf of the Department for Transport), who areresponsible for its' upkeep. Subject to agreement with HRE the Sorley Tunnel is available to rentto the Owner of Owlets - the last time the tunnel was rented it was for £500 per annum.

TENUREFreehold

VIEWING ARRANGMENTSAt the vendors request viewings are strictly by appointment through Stags Kingsbridge Office01548 853131

LOCAL AUTHORITYSouth Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel:01803 861234. Council Tax Band F.

DIRECTIONSFrom Kingsbridge, take the B3194 road towards Loddiswell. Follow this road out of the townand through Sorley Cross. After a further 400 yards or so, take the turning on the left markedSorley, immediately in front of you is the gated driveway for Owlets.

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Owlets, Sorley, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BP

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

kingsbridge@stags.co.uk

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