Yondertown Square, Lutton, Cornwood

DESCRIPTION

Situated in a tucked-away position in the ever-popular village of Lutton, this charming period cottage has undergone an extensive programme of improvement by the current owners and offers beautifully and tastefully presented accommodation reflecting the character in the property. A particular feature of the cottage is the far-reaching view, which can be enjoyed from the living room and the garden, across the southern parts of Dartmoor National Park, affording a real sense of peace and tranquillity.

SITUATION

Lutton is a hamlet situated in the South Hams foothills below Dartmoor National Park, ideally placed to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with local footpaths into the countryside and out to the open moor and just 10 miles from the coast at Mothecombe. Nearby Cornwood boasts a Post Office, shop, church and primary school, 2 local pubs, (the Mountain Inn in Lutton and the community-run Cornwood Inn in nearby Cornwood), along with community groups including cricket, WI, camera club and pre-school. The village of Lee Mill boasts large 24 hr Tesco Extra and access to the A38 South Devon Expressway to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond.
The nearest town, Ivybridge, is just under four miles away and has a 'Good' rated secondary school, independent shops, bank, The Watermark theatre and library, pubs, train station, swimming pool and leisure centre. The city centre of Plymouth is approximately 11 miles with banks, department stores, cinemas, continental ferry port and restaurants. Plymouth sound provides excellent opportunities for water-sports.

ACCOMMODATION

A part-glazed uPVC front door leads to the Kitchen/Dining Room which is divided into two areas. The Dining area has a window to the front, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, some useful feature shelves and space for a table and chairs. A step leads down into the Kitchen area with a window to the side and a light well. The room is fitted with a range of base units with work surfaces over and cupboards and drawers under incorporating a single drainer 11⁄2 bowl sink unit with mixer tap, built-in electric oven with four ring induction hob over, integral dishwasher and washer/dryer, space for an American-style fridge/freezer, useful feature wall shelving and meter cupboard. A large pantry cupboard provides further useful shelved storage space and houses the combi boiler.
From the Dining area a wooden glazed panelled door leads to the Inner Hall with a Velux window, coat hanging space, exposed beams and doors to the Bathroom, which has a Velux window and a further frosted window to the side, and is fitted with a matching suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and rainfall shower over plus hand held shower attachment and tiled surround, a wall mounted vanity unit with wooden surface and over-counter round hand basin with mixer tap, splashback tiling and two large drawers under, and a low level WC with concealed cistern. There is also a heated towel rail, tiled floor and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Another door leads to Bedroom 1 which features a box bay window to the side with deep window sill overlooking one of the patio areas, a Velux window and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.
From the Kitchen, there is a step up to a stairwell with stairs leading to the first floor, a useful storage cupboard and a wooden lift latch door and further step down to Bedroom 2, which has a window to the side and a part-glazed, frosted uPVC door to the side leading to the garden and side access. The room features exposed beams, one part-exposed stone wall and an under stairs storage cupboard.
Stairs rise from the stairwell and turn to the Living Room which is a superb, dual aspect room with windows to both sides, offering glorious views across the southern parts of Dartmoor National Park, in addition to exposed beams, non-functioning feature fireplace with stone surround, some exposed stone to the walls and a staircase leading to a Mezzanine area which is currently used as easily-accessible loft storage.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a gravelled path which is owned by the neighbouring property, but over which Torrbrook Cottage enjoys a Right of Way. There is a patio area on the west side of the cottage and a further small area by the front door which is currently gravelled and holds a number of flower pots (not included in the sale).
The rear garden is accessed via a path running along the back of the cottage and accessed from Bedroom 2 or from the side access leading round to Yondertown Square, a Right of Way is again in effect. A pedestrian gate leads into the garden which has been extensively landscaped and planted to provide a number of points of interest including a decking area and further patios, gravelled paths interspersed with a range of mature plants and shrubs including acers, lilies, alstromeria, alliums, hostas and wild geraniums. Views across Dartmoor can be enjoyed from the whole garden, making it a wonderful place for al fresco dining. In addition, there is a Piggery providing useful garden/outside storage.

SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Bottled LPG combi boiler located in the kitchen providing hot water and central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND COUNCIL TAX BAND

South Hams District Council. Band B.

TENURE

Freehold.

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