Property description
INTERESTING VICTORIAN TERRACED COTTAGE REQUIRING IMPROVEMENT AND MODERNISATION, TOGETHER WITH GARDEN AND YARD, CLOSE TO TOWN AMENITIES
DESCRIPTION
11 Orchard Terrace is a traditional Victorian cottage, probably built in the 1890s which offers considerable potential for extensive improvements and repairs. The spacious two bedroom accommodation has several original features including panelled doors and old built-in cupboards. Outside, there is a garden which slopes down to a small stream and to the rear of the property is a yard, and grassed area with space for flower tubs. To conclude, 11 Orchard Terrace provides an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a cottage requiring renovation, close to the centre of Buckfastleigh.
SITUATION
11 Orchard Terrace is situated in a pleasant backwater position, behind Chapel Street in Buckfastleigh. This up and coming country town, on the southern slopes of the Dartmoor National Park provides a useful range of shops and good primary schooling. The surrounding countryside is delightfully unspoilt and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Buckfastleigh is a highly accessible little town with direct access to the A38 dual carriageway offering fast links to Plymouth and Exeter. The mainline rail link is also within short motoring distance.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance door to good-sized LOBBY and solid oak inner door to:
DINING ROOM/KITCHEN
Small range of base units, work surfaces and wall shelves. Sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and ample appliance space. Attractive large rear aspect window. Victorian pine built-in painted dresser (Possibly original to the property). Radiator and partly stripped pine panelled door to:
SITTING ROOM
Fireplace opening and old built-in pine side cupboards (partly stripped). Understairs storage area, two radiators and door to garden (Originally the front door). Stairs to first floor:
LANDING
with hatch to roof space.
BEDROOM 1
Old pine floorboards, fireplace (boarded) and cupboard housing gas combination boiler for central heating and hot water. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2
Radiator.
BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM
Part tiled with panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC. Raised cubicle with electric shower unit. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
The approach to Orchard Terrace opens to the rear of the properties. A shared service pathway runs the length of the terrace of cottages. From this, a wrought iron gate to No 11 leads into a small courtyard with trellis borders.To the original front aspect (approached from the door in the sitting room) is a garden, currently overgrown, part concrete and fenced with good-sized summerhouse. Beyond the rear fence, the ground drops down to a very pretty wide stream, at a much lower level.
DIRECTIONS
From the A38 Dartbridge exit, take the right turn, signed for Buckfast Abbey and Buckfastleigh. Continue past the abbey entrance, up the hill and drop down towards the centre of Buckfastleigh. As the road descends, take a right turn by the flats, towards the Sun Inn. Proceed past the past the pub, along Bridge Street, following the road left-handed into Chapel Street. After about 200 meters, the walkway entrance to Orchard Terrace will be seen on the left. We suggest you use the street parking in Chapel Street if space is available or continue to the public car park on the left, opposite the Co-op, and walk back to the property.
SERVICES
All main services.
COUNCIL TAX
Band 'B'
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Band 'D'
Property Features :
- Victorian Terraced Cottage
- Garden and Yard
- Close to Town Amenities
- Requires Renovation
- Original Features
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