The Orchard, Modbury

DESCRIPTION
Situated in an elevated position within the bustling market town of Modbury, this delightful house offers spacious accommodation, a double garage and far-reaching views.

Built in 2006, The Orchard is a modern development within the town of Modbury offering a range of properties including this generous five bedroom home. The ground floor comprises entrance hall with ample space for shoes and coats, downstairs cloak room and a generous living room with feature fireplace and large sash window to the front aspect. Double doors lead through to the dining room with French doors framing the views over Modbury and providing access to the elevated decking. The kitchen has a modern finish with a range of fitted units and integrated appliances, breakfast bar, door leading to the rear garden and understairs pantry. The ground floor also offers a utility room with sink and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Stairs lead from the entrance hall to the first floor landing with storage cupboard and access to the five double bedrooms. The master bedroom is a spacious room with modern ensuite including a double shower cubicle, and views over the countryside opposite. The second bedroom is a large double room with an ensuite shower room. There is also the family bathroom finished to a high standard.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached from the lane over a tarmac driveway shared with one other property and provides a private parking space and access to a double garage with electric up and over door to front and power and light connected. The garden lies to the rear of the house and provides a high degree of privacy. An area of decking directly to the rear catches the sun until late in the evening and provides the ideal place to enjoy morning coffee or alfresco evening dining. A few steps lead down to a level area of lawn with established borders and flower beds. A pedestrian gate leads from the garden to the parking area.

SITUATION
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, hardware store, 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.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Mains gas fired central heating.

TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession on legal completion.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is in council Tax Band F

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

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the agents Luscombe Maye, Modbury