Detached house for sale in Swannaton Road, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6

Built in the 1960's, in a glorious elevated position to take advantage of the panoramic view across the valley woodland and fields, Stepping Stones was extended in 2012 and has been beautifully maintained since. The house offers spacious, light and comfortable accommodation, arranged over three floors.

The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, which leads to a lovely L shaped dining/living room with wood burner and doors in a wall of windows, which open to a full width balcony, giving the room a spectacular outlook. This room leads to an additional sitting room with bay window.

The beautifully fitted kitchen, complete with integral appliances and an electric Rangemaster, also enjoys the views and there is a utility room and cloakroom.

Stairs descend from the entrance hall to the lower ground floor, where there are two en suite bedrooms, two further double bedrooms, one with a balcony, and a family bathroom. All the bedrooms enjoy lovely views over the garden to the hillside beyond.

There is a garden room/study with storeroom attached at garden level, and this is approached either by the spiral staircase from the balcony on the lower ground floor down to the terrace, or via the garden.

Gardens
The gardens are a wonderful feature at Stepping Stones and complement the house beautifully. There is a full width wrap around terrace and the sloping gardens beyond, are well established with an array of mature shrubs including rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. A network of paths lead through the gardens, with places to sit and enjoy the view. To the front of the property is further terracing and a stonewall which offers total privacy. There is driveway parking for two cars and a garage with workshop.

Stepping Stones is situated on Swannaton Road, a single-track lane which winds uphill, away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. From this elevated position the views are glorious, extending across the valley, and there is a real sense of peace and tranquillity. Swannaton Road is a short stroll from Dartmouth's town centre, where there is an abundance shops, boutiques, galleries, pubs and restaurant, and is home to the Britannia Royal Naval College.

The town's deep-water port attracts sailing vessels from all over the world and is one of the prettiest in Europe. Dartmouth lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within the district known as the South Hams.

The nearby town of Totnes (12 miles) offers a main line rail link to London Paddington (2 hrs 40 mins) and the A38 (19 Miles) provides access to the Cities of Plymouth and Exeter, and the M5 beyond.

Short walk to Dartmouth town centre, Blackpool Sands beach 3 miles, Totnes (mainline rail-link to London) 12 miles (All distances are approximate)