* Freehold
* Located on the outskirts of Slapton village, just over half a mile from the beach
* Generous detached family home with planning permission to extend
* Large garage/outbuilding
* Set in nearly 6 acres of gardens and grounds
* Far reaching sea views over Start Bay and out to sea
* EPC Rating = C
A fabulous, detached home set in about 6 acres with far reaching views over
the South Hams countryside, Start Bay and out to sea.
Description
Home Farm is a substantial, detached family home situated on the edge of the
popular village of Slapton, just over half a mile from the beach.
Situated at the end of a no - through road, the location offers a wonderful
degree of privacy and enjoys wonderful views over the surrounding countryside,
over Start Bay and out to sea.
Whilst Home Farm offers generous accommodation, there is also planning
permission to extend the property to form first floor accommodation ().
Currently, the accommodation is arranged on one level and is generously
proportioned and bright throughout with the spacious and welcoming entrance
hall setting the tone for what is to come.
The fabulous sitting room with feature fireplace dual aspect and benefits from
views over the surrounding grounds and out to sea. French doors lead to the
front terrace which is the perfect spot to take in the views.
The well - equipped kitchen / breakfast room is clearly the heart of the home
and is arranged around a central island. Integrated with a range of appliances
which include a double oven, dishwasher and electric hob, the kitchen is open
plan to the second living room, with French doors to the rear terrace which
makes it a wonderfully sociable space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a convenient
utility/laundry room.
Beyond the main living accommodation is a generous principal bedroom with
adjacent family bathroom which can be closed off to create a principal suite.
There are a further three double bedrooms, one of which is en suite and a
further family bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds
Home Farm sits in just under 6 acres of gardens and grounds which are bordered
by mature trees and shrubs.
Immediately outside the living accommodation, there are terraces to the front
and rear and beyond this, a lovely flat lawned area with raised beds and a
fabulous pond. There are a number of seating areas which are perfect for
taking in the views over Start Bay.
Beyond the formal garden, the grounds slope gently upwards where the views out
to sea and over to Start Point Lighthouse are exquisite. There are numerous
mature trees making it a haven for wildlife.
Home Farm benefits from garden water harvesting system capable of storing
4, 400 litres.
There is also a generous double garage and former stable block which has been
converted to create additional garage/workshop area.
Location
Situated almost equidistant from Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, Slapton is one of
the prettiest and most sought after villages in the South Hams. About half a
mile from Slapton Sands, a gorgeous 3 mile long beach, the village has a
thriving community with a village shop, two pubs, an active village hall and a
13th century church. Slapton Ley, a Site of Special Scientific Interest is
located on the edge of the village and is the largest freshwater lake in the
south west of England. The South West coast path runs along the edge of the
Ley and takes in some of the most spectacular scenery the region has to offer.
Primary schooling can be found at neighbouring Stokenham while the nearby
village of Chillington offers a doctors' surgery, post office and village
store. The market town of Kingsbridge is about 7 miles away and is home to an
excellent primary school as well as Kingsbridge Community College which is
currently rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. There are also two supermarkets, a
filling station, a wonderful and eclectic mix of shops and boutiques as well
as a number of pubs and restaurants.
Dartmouth lies about 7 miles to the east and offers secondary schooling, a
wealth of shops, boutiques, galleries, pubs and restaurants. Dartmouth is also
home to the Britannia Royal Naval College. There are also a number of annual
festivals, including the Dartmouth food festival and the Mayflower 400. The
town’s deep - water port attracts sailing vessels from all over the world and is
considered to be one of the prettiest in Europe. 11 miles away Totnes offers a
main line rail link to London Paddington (2 hours 40 minutes).
Square Footage: 3, 769 sq ft
Acreage:
5. 75 Acres
Directions
From Kingsbridge take the A379 towards Torcross. Proceed through the village
of Torcross and along Slapton Line with the sea on your right. After about a
mile, take the left hand turning signposted to Slapton. As you enter the
village turn right into Wood Lane and Home Farm will be found a short distance
along on the left.
Additional Info
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating and
Solar pv

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