Exterior
We are delighted to present this stunning 4 bed chapel conversion, situated in a desirable village location on the south coast of Devon. Perfect for a family with older children who would like to combine seaside living with village life.
A recently converted former church in a convenient village centre location a brief stroll from the estuary, sea and countryside walks.
The property is built of high quality Devonian Limestone with interesting architectural Doulting stone features. It is not listed. The building work was undertaken by a building contractor for his own family occupation and the quality of the building reflects this.
PARTICULARS:
English oak double arched doors leading to….
INNER PORCH 1.83m x 1.5m
Light tunnel, two oak bookshelves for cookery books, etc
OPEN PLAN LIVING AND KITCHEN AREA 9.94m x 7.73m
A stunning open plan room with eight large arched church windows, a 3.75 meter high ceiling and natural grey limestone flooring.
This room comprises two large kitchen areas and generous sitting and dining spaces. At one end is a large glazed screen looking through to the hallway and staircase beyond.
The kitchen furniture comprises a range of bespoke hand painted units under granite work surfaces, together with a granite breakfast bar at a slightly higher level and a large Belfast sink with a ‘boiling’ water mixer tap.
Siemens appliances including 2 fan ovens, a further steam oven, microwave, built-in dishwasher, induction electric hob, further gas hob, 2 built-in fridges, 2 built-in freezers, extractor cooker hood.
There is also a built-in wine cooler and red wine rack as well as ample cupboard storage.
There are no wall cupboards in the kitchen above worktop level and the kitchen has been designed so that the chef can easily interact with guests and family.
Gas ‘log burner’ stove for occasional heating.
Glazed door leading to….
HALLWAY 3.46m x 2.61m
Chequered natural limestone flooring, grey and cream.
High level book shelves.
A feature of this impressive hallway is that it reaches to the top of the building, some 9 meters high.
Portland stone cantilevered staircase with hand-forged bespoke steel handrail and balusters leading to the first floor.
CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM 2.61m x 1.76m
Natural limestone grey flooring. Bespoke sink unit with an oak top and a granite ‘bowl’ wash hand basin.
Step up to a white WC and a glazed corner shower unit, tiled with natural light grey marble walls. Ideal when coming off the beach!
UTILITY ROOM 2.62m x 2.12m
Natural limestone grey flooring. Various units comprising floor and wall units. Washing machine space, tumble drier space. Stainless steel sink unit. Bespoke oak door leading to the side of the property.Portland stone cantilevered staircase leading to…
HALF LANDING (with office area adjoining 2.6m x 1.25m)
Gas central heating boiler is stationed here.
Bespoke oak/glass staircase leading to…
FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY 5m x 1.4m average
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE, comprising….
a. Bedroom 5.88m x 3m
Three ‘floor to ceiling’ arched church windows with coloured leaded light features.
Airing cupboard housing hot water tank and immersion.
b. En suite bathroom 4.1m x 1.8m
Fully tiled in natural light grey marble and comprising tiled in bath. wc and wash hand basin in purpose built units. Fully tiled shower.
c. Dressing room (which could easily serve as a 5th. double bedroom) 3.5m x 3.04m
BEDROOM TWO 3.67m x 2.96m, double
BEDROOM THREE 3.51m x 3.04m, double
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.78m x 2.03m
Fully tiled in natural light grey marble and comprising tiled in bath. wc and wash hand basin in purpose built unit. Fully tiled shower.
OFFICE 3.3m x 2.6m
Under stairs cupboard, bespoke oak/glass staircase leading to…
2nd floor landing which is cantilevered over the stairwell affording view down to the ground floor.
TOP FLOOR BEDROOM SUITE (ideal for a teenager) comprising…
a. Sitting room 3.7m x 3.16m
Sloping ceilings.
b. Bedroom 3.7m x 3.42m, double, sloping ceilings.
OUTSIDE
Small parking space (currently used for a large quad bike).
2 further freehold car parking spaces situated a short stroll away.
Small seating area and pathway around the property with traditional iron railings supported by a dwarf stone wall. Various flower pots and hanging baskets with fitted automatic watering system.
2 external double electrical sockets.
2 external water taps.
CENTRAL HEATING
Under floor heating to the ground floor, radiators to the first and second floors. Gas boiler. Large hot water tank.
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL
Detailed attention was given to the lighting during conversion. There are too many fittings to list here. All are LED. Plenty of power points have been provided.
WINDOWS
Original windows in masonry surrounds are double glazed with leaded light and coloured glass features.
Remaining windows are ‘Velux’ double glazed.
TENURE Freehold and free from ground rent.
COUNCIL TAX Band F
EPC Energy efficient rating Band B
Offers invited over £975,000
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