Property Details
£299,500
3 bedrooms
East Street, Ashburton
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Cloakroom/WC
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Shower Room/WC
- Gas Central Heating
- Delightful Courtyard
An intriguing property understood to have been the coach house/stables to Tugela House, 70 East Street has a distinctive frontage including an arched entrance with ornate iron gates.
A Grade II listed building bearing a datestone of 1894, the interior has characterful features and two cosy reception rooms which connect to a well equipped kitchen. There is a handy ground floor WC whilst upstairs are three double bedrooms and a modern shower room. The whole is heated by a gas-fired central heating system.
Outside, the gated arch entrance opens to a covered area with plenty of space for bins, storage and container plants. Beyond this area lies an attractive courtyard garden perfect for outdoor entertaining.
The property is positioned towards the top end of East Street away from the hustle and bustle of the main town centre, yet remaining within easy walking distance of local facilities. Ashburton is noted for its fine period properties and antique/craft shops and eateries. There is a great range of everyday shops on the doorstep and local amenities include a doctor's surgery, two dental practices, post office and well supported community arts centre.
Ashburton stands within the Dartmoor National Park boundary in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is readily accessible to the two Devon cities of Exeter and Plymouth via the A38.
Council Tax Band: Band C At The Time Of Preparing These Particulars
Tenure: Freehold
Entrance Area
Through the iron gates into the covered archway (pedestrian access for 70a East Street also) with entrance door with stained glass panel over on the right to...
Living-Dining Room
with overall measurements of 24'4" x 14' and linked by a central archway. Living Room at the front with window with stained glass panel. Ornate ceiling cornice. Radiator. Three wall uplighters. Archway through to the Dining Room with fireplace with attractive buff stone surround. Tall arched top window. Access through to the kitchen and door to cloakroom.
Cloakroom/WC
White suite of WC and basin inset to cupboard. Tiled walls and floor. Extractor.
Kitchen
10'4" x 10'3" Comprehensively fitted with a range of cream fronted kitchen units with light grey worktops and inset stainless steel sink. Built-in electric double oven with induction hob and fume hood over. Slimline dishwasher. Integrated washing machine and fridge-freezer. Lighting beneath wall units. Cupboard housing gas boiler. Tiled floor. Double glazed door to the courtyard garden.
First Floor Landing
Approached via stairs from the dining room. Hatch to roof space.
Bedroom 1
14'2" x 10'8" with front window, having peeps towards the hills that surround the town between the houses opposite. Victorian style fireplace with cast iron grate. Radiator. Pendant ceiling light point. Built-in double wardrobe with storage cupboards over and recess with wash hand basin with cupboard beneath and strip-light over. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom 2
13'1" x 10'8" double glazed rear window with views over the rooftops of surrounding properties towards the green hillsides that surround the town. Victorian style cast iron fireplace. Radiator. White pedestal wash hand basin with tiled surround. Pendant ceiling light point. Built-in cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder, with storage space.
Bedroom 3
12'4" x 9'8" with front window. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Pendant ceiling light point. Two built-in double wardrobes with storage cupboards over and dressing area recess with strip-light.
Shower Room/WC
9'8" x 5'8" white suite of large shower enclosure with Mira power shower, wash basin and WC. Radiator. Double glazed window overlooking the courtyard.
Outside
Integral entrance archway from East Street (shared pedestrian access for 70a East Street) with pair of ornate iron entrance gates. This area measures 21' x 9'6" and has a timber gate at the rear connecting to the courtyard garden which measures 32' x 13'3" with raised shrubbery bed, cold water tap and marble paved "chess board" patio. There are two plastic garden shed/stores.
General Information
All mains services connected. Fibre broadband to the property.
Directions
From our offices in the centre of Ashburton proceed up East Street for a few hundred yards and the property will be found towards the upper part of East Street on the right.
Map
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these details, it should be noted that the measurements are approximate only. Floorplans are for representation purposes only and prepared according to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice by our floorplan provider. Therefore, the layout of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and should be regarded as such by any prospective purchaser. Any internal photographs are intended as a guide only and it should not be assumed that any of the furniture/fittings are included in any sale. Where shown, details of lease, ground rent and service charge are provided by the vendor and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, as the information may not have been verified and further checks should be made either through your solicitor/conveyance. Where appliances, including central heating, are mentioned, it cannot be assumed that they are in working order, as they have not been tested. Please also note that wiring, plumbing and drains have not been checked.