Bungalow to rent in Salamus, Diptford, Totnes TQ9

Nestled in the heart of the charming village of Diptford in the South Hams, this well-maintained and spacious south-facing detached home offers luxurious, bright, and expansive accommodation set within large walled gardens and ample off-road parking.

Entering through a glazed front door, you are greeted by an exceptionally large hallway with wooden floors, providing plenty of space for seating, coats, and shoes. To the left, a dual-aspect sunroom serves as an ideal home office, featuring sliding doors that open to the garden. Adjacent to this is a sitting room with a large picture window that floods the space with natural light. This room also includes a fireplace with a wooden mantle and a wood burner on a tiled plinth.

Also off the hallway, with a glazed wall overlooking the spacious dining area, is a dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen boasts a range of base units with wooden worktops, an integrated Cooke & Lewis dishwasher, an Ariston cooker with inset hob, and an aga. A Belfast sink beneath the window provides lovely views of the back garden. The utility room, accessible from the kitchen, includes a sink, various storage units, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and a door to the garden.

A passageway from the hall leads to the bedrooms. Two double rooms overlook the back garden, and two more face the front. All bedrooms are generously sized with plenty of natural light. There is also a partially tiled family bathroom with an electric Gainsborough shower over the bath, and an additional shower room. The hallway features a large airing cupboard housing the immersion tank.

Outside
The front of the property features a spacious tarmac driveway with parking for 3-4 cars, plus additional parking at the rear off Church Park Close in front of the garage. A gate leads to the front lawn, which is surrounded by mature hedges and flower borders. From here, another gate opens to a beautifully landscaped side garden with a gazebo, seating area, raised beds, and mature trees – perfect for al fresco entertaining.

The back garden includes a large lawn with a monkey puzzle tree, bordered by flowers and trees, a seating area, and a small composting space. There is room for rubbish storage beside the large double garage, which has a side entrance door and an up-and-over door. The garage is currently used for storage and includes a large workbench.

Location
Situated in the lovely South Hams village of Diptford within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb), the property is close to a well-reputed primary school and approximately 10 minutes from the medieval market town of Totnes, known for its vibrant, diverse community and relaxed atmosphere. South Brent, also nearby, offers a range of local shops and a primary school.

The A38 is easily accessible, as is Totnes Main Line Train Station, providing direct connections to London Paddington (approx. 2hr 45mins), Exeter St Davids (approx. 35 mins), and Plymouth (approx. 30 mins). Exeter Airport is about 30 miles away (approx. 40 mins), offering direct flights to London, the UK, and Europe.
EPC rating: D.