* Leasehold
* Characterful Barn Conversion
* Ideal Holiday Let
* Lawned Communal Gardens
* To Include All Furnishings
* Short Drive to Slapton Sands
* Vaulted Ceilings
* To Include Onward Bookings
* Two Miles from Slapton Ley
* Wood Burner
* Barbeque and Picnic Areas
**Situation & description**
Holly Cottage is a beautifully presented, fully furnished, two - bedroom barn
conversion set within 1. 5 acres of private grounds . Nestled in a quiet valley
not far from the coast and the village of Slapton in South Devon and part of
Buckland Court in the delightful South Hams countryside.
The village of Slapton with two great pubs and a community run village shop
and the nature reserve of Slapton Ley is less than 2 miles away. Dartmouth and
Kingsbridge are within 15 minutes' drive, both with interesting shops, fine
restaurants, boat trips, sailing and much more. Located within easy reach of
some of the best tourist spots in the South of England including the sailing
town of Salcombe, the quaint Elizabethan Totnes, and Dartmoor, with its
wonderful walking and spectacular scenery. Buckland Court is well situated for
a wide range of indoor and outdoor pursuits.
The property comprises: Entrance hall with space for shoes and coats, open
plan living room/dining/kitchen with large window to front providing plenty of
light. There is a wood burner, ample space for dining table, a modern kitchen
with integrated oven and hob and a large under stairs storage cupboard.
Stairs lead to the first floor enjoying a vaulted ceiling with Velux window
bringing in plenty of natural light. The first floor enjoys two spacious
bedrooms with exposed beams and built in storage. There is a modern bathroom
and shower room, pedestal hand basin, heated towel rail and WC.
The property is accessed via a shared driveway which leads to a communal
courtyard, laundry room and ample parking. Accessed through a gated brick
archway in the corner of the courtyard are the extensive lawned communal
gardens with a large pond and orchard (1. 5 acres) including built in barbecues
with picnic benches as well as a children's adventure playhouse on stilts with
a slide and swings.
Included in the purchase price, owners will benefit from
1\. All bookings in place for 2023 from date of completion.
2\. Part ownership of Rowan Cottage – the recently (2022) renovated
caretakers' cottage which produces a monthly rental income to supplement the
Buckland Court Service Charge and has an estimated equity value of £18, 000 to
the owners of Holly Cottage.
3\. Caretaker living on site to welcome guests, provide weekly checks and
basic maintenance for each cottage.
4\. All furnishings including everything from beds, bedding, TV, microwave,
curtains, soft furnishings, kitchenware to ironing board and vacuum cleaner! –
everything needed to complete a second home.
5\. Two complete sets of white bedding for each bed, 8 bath towels, 8 hand
towels, and 2 white bathmats.
6\. Agreements in place with local cleaner and a laundry company who
collect/drop off linen for all of Buckland Court.
7\. Fully certified for compliance of rental inc: Eicr Certificate, CO2
alarms, Radio linked smoke alarms, Frost Stat, completed fire asses
**tenure**
Leasehold - 995 year lease. Service charge approx. £220 per month including
utilities, maintenance of communal areas, insurance etc.
This property is not to be used as a primary residence.
**Council tax**
The property is in Council Tax Band D.
**Services**
Mains electricity, private water, & drainage. Calor gas fired central heating.
**Directions**
From the A381 Kingsbridge to Totnes road, turn off at Stanborough Gate
signposted Slapton. Continue along this country road for about 4. 5 miles
turning left sign posted Gara Mill, follow this road for a short distance and
Buckland Court will be found on the left hand side.
**Local authority**
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE.
Tel:
**viewings**
Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye .

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