Little Orchard Close, Modbury

Modbury is a picturesque Georgian town situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', and is only about 4 miles from the nearest beach. Some two hundred years ago it was extremely prosperous being the local market town and a centre for the wool trade. Today there is a good range of local shops including a butcher, baker, grocers, chemist, delicatessen and a number of gift and antique shops. Other amenities include a primary school, health centre, dentist, veterinary surgery and mobile library. For more comprehensive shopping, Kingsbridge is to the South and Plymouth is about 12 miles to the West. Modbury is on the main bus route and is also only about five miles from the A38. Nearby there are fine cliff top and coastal walks, other beaches and coves, with sailing at Salcombe and Newton Ferrers, 18 hole golf courses at Thurlestone and Bigbury and Dartmoor National Park is several miles to the North.

Situated in a peaceful position at the bottom of the established Palm Cross development, 9 Little Orchard Close offers a spacious and well-presented five bedroom detached house enjoying views over the park and green to Dartmoor beyond. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with space for shoes and coats, integral access to the single garage with power and light, downstairs cloakroom, large storage cupboard and access to the generous living room with a large bay window framing the glorious far-reaching views. To the rear of the property is the large open plan kitchen/dining room offering views over the garden and French doors to the patio area. The kitchen enjoys a modern and contemporary finish with integrated appliances including a Bosch 4 ring induction hob, Bosch double oven and grill, dishwasher and space for fridge and freezer. The dining area can comfortably fit a large dining table and has glazed French doors opening out to the rear garden. Tucked away is a useful utility area with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Stairs lead from the entrance hall to the first floor landing with loft access, on this level five generous double bedrooms can be found all benefiting from an abundance of natural light throughout. The master bedroom is a generous suite with ensuite shower room, built in wardrobes and views over Dartmoor whilst the second bedroom benefits from the same aspect and a further ensuite shower room. The family bathroom is well-presented with a modern finish and comprises a seperate bath and walk-in shower, pedestal hand basin and WC. Stepping out from the French doors in the dining room, is a large paved patio, boarded with beautiful agapanthus and a level lawn area beyond. The paved path leads around the house to an area large enough to erect a storage shed or home office, and a side gate taking you straight to the two private parking spaces in front of the garage door. The two garden areas offer a superb opportunity to entertain and relax. The upper garden has been designed to take advantage of the suns path with a small terrace for a sunset aperitif and another for your morning brew. Bordering the lawn are flower beds, raised vegetable beds and a blossom tree.

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax Band F.

An annual management fee may become applicable for all properties on the estate. Further details can be obtained from the agents.

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE.

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