Property description

A detached 1930's home with well presented accommodation arranged over two floors. The property benefits from 4 bedrooms, one being on the ground floor with an annexe area ideal for guests or relatives, many character features including Oak panelling, Oak doors, fireplace and large 1930's windows, views of the surrounding countryside from the first floor and stunning south facing landscaped gardens. There is also a detached building comprising garage, workshop and store as well as granted planning permission for a four bedroom detached eco home with its own separate access and garage in the grounds of Bearscombe. EPC rating: F

DIRECTIONS
From The Plains in Totnes proceed over the bridge into Bridgetown and at the junction take right onto Bridgetown Hill, the A385. Proceed along this road for approximately 4 miles and at the traffic lights take right onto the Brixham Road, the A3022. Continue along this road for approximately 2 miles and at the traffic lights take right onto Dartmouth Road, the A379. After approximately half a mile take right into Greenway Road and Bearscombe, number 13, will be found a short distance along on the left hand side.

SITUATION
Bearscombe is ideally situated in the centre of the little village of Galmpton which is located off the Brixham and Paignton road, on the banks of the River Dart with boatyard and mooring facilities and is within walking distance of local beaches. Galmpton itself is exceptionally well served by local amenities having a local GP surgery, primary school, village shop/post office, butchers, hairdressers and public house etc. The area is well located on the fringes of the English Riviera Resort of Torbay and is nearby to Churston Golf Club and the well regarded Churston Grammar School. Approximately 3 miles away is the historic fishing port of Brixham with excellent boating facilities and amenities. The market town of Totnes is approximately 7.5 miles away and boasts many individual shops and restaurants. The South Devon Link Road now provides good access out of the area to Newton Abbot, Exeter, the A38 and the M5 motorway northbound. There is also the choice

DESCRIPTION
Bearscombe is a detached 1930's home with well presented accommodation arranged over two floors. The property benefits from 4 bedrooms, one being on the ground floor with an annexe area ideal for guests or relatives, many character features including Oak panelling, Oak doors, fireplace and large 1930's windows, views of the surrounding countryside from the first floor and stunning south facing landscaped gardens. There is also a detached building comprising garage, workshop and store as well as granted planning permission (P/2014/0181/PA) for a four bedroom detached eco home with its own separate access and garage in the grounds of Bearscombe.

The property comprises, with approximate measurements;

CONSERVATORY ENTRANCE
Stained glass double glazed door. Water fed brick built planter. Tiled flooring. Separate door to the Annexe enabling a self contained unit.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Oak front door with leaded pane. Oak panelling to dado level. Staircase. Under stairs storage cupboard. Period style radiator. Wall light point. Coving to ceiling.

LOUNGE
Tiled fireplace with lime Oak surround. Double glazed bay window with lovely garden views. Two radiators. Coving to ceiling.

DINING ROOM
Double glazed window to the side. Coving to ceiling. Oak serving hatch with two way Oak drawers. Sliding glass doors to the conservatory.

CONSERVATORY
Double glazed with solid roof. Door to and views over the garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Irregular shaped room fitted with wall and base level kitchen units. Space for cooker. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Circular sink unit. Central heating controls. Feature serving hatch with two way Oak drawers to the dining room. Coving to ceiling. Double glazed door. Breakfast area. Double glazed leaded window. Pantry and larder. Radiator.

ANNEXE/BEDROOM FOUR
Door from the entrance hallway enabling a self contained unit. Double glazed window to two sides. Kitchenette. Built in shelved cupboards.Radiator.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Part tiled with tiled panelled bath, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Tiled flooring. Obscured leaded double glazed window.

Stairs from the entrance hallway rise to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Leaded double glazed window. Access to the loft with 1930's built in wooden loft ladder. Airing cupboard and a further fitted cupboard with shelving.

BEDROOM ONE
Leaded double glazed windows to two side with distant views across the village to fields. Built in wardrobes. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Coving to ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO
Leaded double glazed windows to two sides with far reaching views. Picture rail. Wash hand basin. Built in wardrobes with lime Oak doors.

BEDROOM THREE
Leaded double glazed windows to two sides. Wash hand basin. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Part tiled with large shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Obscured double glazed wooden window. Radiator. Tiled flooring.

SEPARATE WC
Obscured leaded double glazed window. Low level WC.

OUTSIDE
The gardens and grounds are a delight and the agents understand the gardens were originally designed by Greenaway House's gardener.To the front of the property double wooden gates lead through a lych gate and open onto the driveway which provides off road parking for a number of cars and leads onto the double detached garage. An additional gateway on Orchard Close provides access to either side of the property and to the rear gardens.The rear gardens are delightful, south facing with a variety of areas. Immediately to the rear of the property is a raised terrace overlooking the extensive lawn.To the side of the garden paths lead through an area stocked with many trees including Magnolia and fruit trees. Large wisterias climb a substantial linear pergola. The lower garden has been beautifully landscaped, has large ponds with island and many aquatic plants including bull rushes. To the side of the pond is a Japanese Maple. Just beyond the ponds is a very large rockery with more deciduous trees including Beech, Copper Beech and Oak. In the bottom corner stands a timber pony stable. The side of the gardens adjoin Orchard Close where there are access gates. The access over Orchard Close would provide access for the proposed development.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Wooden sliding doors. Power and light connected. Utility area with stainless steel sink unit and space and plumbing for washing machine. Original Crittall window.

WORKSHOP
Power and light connected. Original Crittall window with garden views.

STORE
Useful storage room with window to the garden.

AGENTS NOTE
Planning permission (ref P/2014/0181/PA) has been granted for the development of a four bedroom detached eco home with garage accessed from Orchard Close.

TENURE
Freehold

SERVICES
All mains services connected with gas fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX
Band: G

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Torbay District CouncilTown HallCastle CircusTorquayTQ1 3DR01803 201201www.torbay.gov.ukwww.landregistry.co.uk

Property Features :

• SPACIOUS DETACHED HOME
• CONSERVATORY ENTRANCE
• ENTRANCE HALLWAY
• LOUNGE
• DINING ROOM