Property Details
£550,000
5 bedrooms
Waterleat, Ashburton
- Kitchen-Dining Room
- Utility/Boot room
- Living Room and Conservatory
- Cloakroom/WC
- Study
- Five Bedrooms
- Bathroom and Separate Shower Room
- Extensive Parking
- Good Sized Gardens
- Air Source Heat Pump and PV Panels
Waterleat Cottage is situated off a driveway serving a well-maintained rural park home site in a peaceful countryside setting, while remaining conveniently accessible, approximately one mile from Ashburton town centre. Ashburton is a thriving town, extremely well placed for access to Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay. It lies on the southern boundary of Dartmoor National Park and the spectacular landscape of the open moor is close by. The town has primary and secondary schools, a doctor's surgery, two dental practices, award winning post office, fish deli, butchers, artisan bakers, two Co-op stores, numerous cafes/restaurants, well supported community arts centre and excellent sporting/recreational facilities.
Waterleat Cottage is a detached chalet-style home offering spacious and versatile accommodation including five bedrooms arranged over the ground and first floors. At the heart of the property is a generous kitchen-dining room, providing an excellent space for family life and entertaining. The welcoming living room features a wood-burning stove and opens into a conservatory, where you can enjoy views across the gardens and river. There is the benefit of a utility/boot room and a study plus cloakroom, shower room and bathroom.
The heating system has been upgraded in recent years with a air source heat pump and there are PV panels to the front roof.
Outside, a good size garden is loosely split into three areas with lawn, numerous shrubs and trees, growing beds and a river at the lower end with connecting pedestrian bridge. There is a parking area with space for around 6 vehicles and the potential to build a garage, subject to required consents.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Heat Source Air Pump. PV Panels to front roof. Mains water and electricity. Private Drainage.
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Ashburton proceed along North Street and at the end of the road bear right into Rew Road, signposted Waterleat. Stay on this road for one mile and take a left into the entrance for Waterleat Walk where Waterleat Cottage will be found after on the right hand side.
Council Tax Band: Band E at the time of preparing these particulars
Tenure: Freehold
Kitchen - Dining Room
Front entrance door. Two double glazed windows to front aspect. Range of cream fronted floor and wall units with work surfaces. Belling range cooker. One and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for dishwasher. Ample dining space. Radiator.
Utility/Boot room
Two doors to the outside. Double glazed windows to side and rear aspects. Units with work surfaces. Plumbing for washing machine. Stainless steel sink unit. Shelving.
Inner Hall
Radiator. Stairs to the first floor. Cupboard with hanging rail.
Cloakroom/WC
White WC. Obscure window.
Living Room
Attractive stone finish fireplace with timber lintol and wood-burner. Two radiators. Wood-finish flooring. Shelving to either side of fireplace. Double glazed French doors to
Conservatory
Double glazed windows and French doors overlooking the gardens and river beyond. Wood-finish flooring.
Study
Radiator. Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden. Cupboard under stairs.
Ground Floor Bedroom 1
Radiator. Two double glazed windows to side and rear aspects with outlook over gardens. Built-in cupboard with shelving.
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Radiator. Two double glazed windows to side and front aspects. Built-in cupboard with shelving.
Shower Room
White suite of WC, wash basin with cupboard beneath and large shower enclosure with sliding entry doors and wall mounted shower. Obscure window. Partly tiled walls. Radiator. Ladder radiator.
First Floor Landing
Double glazed window to rear aspect over stairwell. Airing cupboard with shelving.
First Floor Bedroom 1
Double glazed window to side aspect. Velux roof window. Radiator. Eaves cupboard. Built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom
Green finish suite of WC, wash basin, bidet, and corner bath. Radiator. Velux roof window.
First Floor Bedroom 2
Radiator. Double glazed window to side aspect. Velux roof window. Eaves cupboards.
First Floor Bedroom 3
Radiator. Eaves cupboard.
Outside
The property is approached over a driveway (shared with Waterleat Park). There is a gravelled parking area for around six vehicles and two pedestrian gates give access to a paved entrance area by the kitchen door. The attractive main garden lies for the most part to the rear of the property and is loosely split into three areas. It includes good expanses of grassed areas, numerous shrubs and trees, growing beds, a greenhouse and garden shed. A river runs through the lower part of the garden and there is a pedestrian bridge linking two areas.
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.