Kingston, South Devon, TQ7

Making its debut to the market, Higher Well Cottage is a rare and enchanting opportunity to acquire a beautifully converted outbuilding. This bungalow style home offers versatile and well proportioned accommodation, set within grounds extending to approximately 1 acre.

Nestled in a tranquil and hidden setting, the property is flooded with natural light and enjoys far reaching views across rolling countryside, stretching from Bolt Head round to Hoist Point and out to sea. Tucked away down a private driveway, the property opens into a peaceful oasis surrounded by mature, level gardens and a wraparound landscape of trees, flowering shrubs and secluded seating areas, perfect for alfresco dining and relaxation.

A welcoming entrance sun room draws you into the heart of the home, filling the space with natural light and setting the tone throughout. The large L-shaped kitchen and dining area is comprehensively fitted with stylish cabinetry and integral appliances, offering ample space for both everyday living and entertaining. A cosy, triple-aspect snug provides an ideal place to unwind, complete with a wood burning stove and delightful views over the gardens, surrounding countryside and out to sea.

Along the hall, a practical utility room offers generous storage, while a modern shower room with WC adds convenience. A further spacious reception room, currently used as a ground floor bedroom, provides flexibility to suit a variety of requirements.

Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, each enjoying sweeping countryside and sea views. The principal bedroom benefits from a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom, creating a peaceful retreat, while a separate WC and wash room serves the second bedroom and guests.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, being level and well sheltered, and thoughtfully planted with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs. There are numerous areas to sit and enjoy the surroundings, each offering a different perspective of the grounds and views beyond. The property also benefits from a well, which could be utilised for watering the garden.

In addition, there are two separate units on site, both connected to services, offering excellent potential for ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents. A large detached outbuilding provides further storage or workshop space, complemented by two timber garden sheds, a greenhouse and an area suitable for a productive vegetable garden. The private driveway leads to a parking area and carport, ensuring both practicality and privacy.

From many vantage points, the property enjoys a wide panorama of open skies and coastal views, with particularly spectacular sunsets throughout the year.

Higher Well Cottage was originally a 1940s workshop, store and stable with a hayloft above, and has since been thoughtfully converted into a charming two-storey home. The property underwent its last major refurbishment just over 10 years ago, and benefits from a fully government-compliant wood-burning stove, installed approximately four years ago.

Higher Well Cottage offers a truly unique opportunity to acquire a home that combines rural charm, coastal outlook and privacy, located just outside the sought after village of Kingston and within easy reach of the South Devon coastline.

SITUATION
The location balances peaceful seclusion with excellent access: Salcombe can be reached in around 25 minutes, Kingsbridge and the A38 in just 15 and Wonwell Beach is walkable in 30 minutes or is 5 minutes by car. Local favourites like The Dolphin Inn are within walking distance and The Journey’s End at Ringmore, famed for its Sunday lunches, is just over two miles away, a lovely walk for those who enjoy exploring on foot. Modbury is a picturesque Georgian town situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Some two hundred years ago it was extremely prosperous being the local market town and a centre for the wool trade. Today there is a good range of local shops including a butcher, baker, grocers, chemist, delicatessen and a number of gift and antique shops. Other amenities include a primary school, health centre, dentist, veterinary surgery and mobile library. Nearby is the magnificent South Hams coastline, offering fine cliff top and coastal walks, beaches and coves, with sailing at Salcombe and Newton Ferrers, 18 hole golf courses being available at Thurlestone and Bigbury, and Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach to the north.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Council Tax band: B

Tenure: Freehold

Property type: Detached House

Property construction: Standard undefined construction

Energy Performance rating: E

Electricity supply: Mains electricity

Solar Panels: No

Other electricity sources: No

Water supply: Mains water supply

Sewerage: Septic tank

Heating: Oil-powered central heating is installed.

Heating features: Double glazing and Wood burner

Broadband: FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) 

Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Great, Three - Good, EE - Great. Plus there is 4G

Parking: Covered, Driveway, Private, and Off Street

Building safety issues: No

Restrictions - Listed Building: No

Restrictions - Conservation Area: Property is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None

Public right of way: No

Long-term area flood risk: No

Historical flooding: No

Flood defences: No

Coastal erosion risk: No

Planning permission issues: No

Accessibility and adaptations: Level access

Coal mining area: No

Non-coal mining area: No

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