Bungalow for sale in Yealm Road, Newton Ferrers, Devon PL8

Description

A south facing detached bungalow, quietly located off Yealm Road and enjoying very private level gardens with some glimpses of the estuary. The property was extensively refurbished and extended in 2011.

Situation

Little Gara is accessed from Yealm Road via a driveway shared with Heron Creek and South Hill, to a private parking area with a single detached garage to the side.

The twin villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo are much sought after and enjoy a delightful riverside setting on the wooded slopes of the River Yealm. This sheltered, deep water harbour is much favoured by yachtsmen and lies within a truly beautiful valley in the unspoilt South Hams countryside, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The villages share a number of facilities including a post office, pharmacy, Co-operative store, three good public houses, two churches, yacht club with bistro and good Primary School. Bus services run to Plymouth City Centre, which is within easy commuting distance. The main route from Plymouth to Exeter (A38/M5 Devon Expressway) is only a few miles away. There are rail services at Plymouth and Totnes to London Paddington and numerous flights from Exeter Airport. Brittany Ferries operate regular car ferry services to France and Spain from the port in Plymouth. These links give superb access to the rest of the country, combined with living in one of the most beautiful riverside locations on the south coast.

Accommodation

From the private parking, steps with handrails and exterior lighting down to the front door, however, a level path also takes you down to the lower garden area. Spacious entrance hallway with the cloakroom and utility room. Open plan living room with feature fireplace with gas fire. Well fitted kitchen with Neff appliances, induction hob, integral dishwasher, twin electric ovens. Integral fridge and freezer. Open breakfast bar to the dining area with a south facing conservatory to rear garden and patio area. The property benefits from four double bedrooms including the master bedroom with en-suite bath and shower room. Family bathroom. Access to the loft from the hallway is via loft hatch and ladder. Loft is fully boarded with Velux roof window and contains gas combination boiler for heating and hot water on demand.

Gardens

Front garden laid out with terraces and rockeries, planted with a number of mature shrubs. A level pathway leading through vegetable garden, around further mature borders and down to level lawned garden to the side of the property with a fantastic detached garden studio with light and power. Beautifully planted shrub borders along the southern side of the bungalow lead to paved patio area and around the side of the property back to the front door. Outside tap. To the north-east corner of the property, a useful wooden workshop provides light and power.

Services

Mains water, gas and electricity. Gas fired central heating. Private drainage with new treatment plant in 2024. Photovoltaic solar panels situated on the roof provides income from the grid.

Tenure

Freehold with full vacant possession upon completion. The property is of standard construction.

Further infomation

As part of our transparency policy, we request our sellers fill out a Property Information Questionnaire. This information can be provided to you; however, we recommend that you verify any information given during the conveyancing process.

Local authority and council tax

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5NE.
Council Tax: Band E.

Viewing

Strictly through Luscombe Maye, Newton Ferrers Office. Bespoke appointments outside working hours can be arranged with adequate notice.

Directions

From the A379 Plymouth to Kingsbridge Road, take the B3186 signposted Newton Ferrers. Drive in to the village following Parsonage Road down to The Green. Continue to follow this road as it becomes Yealm Road, keeping the Church to your right. Continue past the Co-Op stores. No.65 is situated some way along Yealm Road on the left hand side. The driveway is shared with South Hill and Heron Creek and is recognised by its original stone pillared entrance. Little Gara is at the bottom of this drive.