Property description
1 Gatcombe House is a house forming part of a superb Grade II* Listed period residence. Gatcombe House was originally a Tudor manor house, subsequently improved by an elegant Georgian addition and situated in parkland setting with beautiful gardens.
DIRECTIONS
From The Plains in Totnes, proceed over the bridge into Bridgetown and continue up the road passing the church on your right hand side. At the junction take left and proceed to the roundabout. Take the 2nd exit for Newton abbot and follow the road along for approximately 2.5 miles and take right for The Mare and Foal Sanctuary. Proceed down this road and Gatcombe House can be found on the right hand side.
SITUATION
Littlehempston is a popular parish situated just outside the Town of Totnes. A short walk into the village takes you to the Tally Ho public house/restaurant which has been recently purchased and is now a community run pub. The ancient borough of Totnes enjoys a prominent position above the River Dart. The town is one of Devon's gems: full of both colour and character that stems from a rich cultural, historical and archaeological heritage. It is the second oldest borough in England and is full of facilities to include its own hospital, two supermarkets, interesting shops and galleries together with the riverside walks, Guildhall, Churches and its very own Norman Castle. The railway station links directly with London Paddington and the A38 Devon Expressway is a short distance away joining it at Buckfastleigh, giving excellent access to Plymouth and northbound Exeter.
DESCRIPTION
1 Gatcombe House is a house forming part of a superb Grade II* Listed period residence. Gatcombe House was originally a Tudor manor house, subsequently improved by an elegant Georgian addition. There are many period features at the property including stained glass window, impressive staircase, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses and picture rails. The splendid gardens are a particular feature at the property with several sitting areas and a wide selection of trees and shrubs.
FRONT ENTRANCE
1 Gatcombe House has a magnificent Portico entrance with four pillars and a stunning wysteria.
ENTRANCE PORCH
Approached via a double paneled door. Mosaic floor. Ornate ceiling cornice. Four small pane sash windows.Two paneled double doors open into
DINING HALLWAY
Spectacular staircase with large arched stained glass window providing natural light. carved fireplace with tiled insert, hearth and fender.Log burning stove. Original ornate cornicing and ceiling rose. Display alcove with peacock moulding. dimmer switch. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard.
DRAWING ROOM
Stunning room with three small pane sash windows to sides , all with working wooden shutters. Impressive ornate cornicing and ceiling rose.large fireplace with grate and hearth. Two radiators.
BREAKFAST ROOM
Sash window. Radiator. Stable doors to rear yard.
UTILITY ROOM
Belfast sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Shelving. Oil fired central heating boiler.
KITCHEN
Custom built maple wood kitchen comprising of base cupboards beneath roll edge work surface, shelving and plate racks. Tiled splash back. Space for range style cooker. One and half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer taps.
LOBBY
Shelving and cupboard with shelving. Space for freezer.
HALF LANDING
Door opening into
BATHROOM
French Sitz bath. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin. Partly tiled walls. Ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Accessed by the impressive staircase form the dining hallway. The arched stained glass window providing natural light. Ornate cornicing and ceiling rose. Radiator. Doors opening into
BEDROOM ONE
Triple aspect room with three small pane sash windows. Ceiling coving and picture rail. Fitted wardrobes. Radiator.
STUDY
possible fourth bedroom if partitioned. Sash window overlooking garden. Coving to ceiling. Airing cupboard housing hot water pipes. Access to large loft space. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
Sash window with shutters. Ceiling rose and coving. Picture rail. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE
Steps down to room. Casement window overlooking courtyard. Radiator.
BATHROOM
Paneled bath with shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Heated towel rail / radiator. Ceiling coving.
PARKING AND GARAGE
Gravelled driveway over which number 1 has access rights to parking area. Second driveway along side Gatcombe House to Coach House where number 1 has it's own garage accessed by double doors. Number 2 has vehicular rights past number one to its parking area.
OUTSIDE SPACE
GARDENS
The gardens which have wooded boundaries are a particular feature of the property. There is a formal garden set in a parkland setting with lawn bordered by many well stocked flower beds. There are a wide variety of shrubs and trees including some specimen trees including black leaf maple, beech, oak, holly,monkey puzzle, tulip tree, and magnolia. Several sitting areas to be enjoyed in the gardens, plus a woodland area with a secret garden.
TENURE
Freehold
SERVICES
Mains electric and water with shared septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band E
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Hams District CouncilFollaton HousePlymouth RoadTotnesDevonTQ9 5NETel: 01803 861234www.southhams.gov.uk www.landregistry.co.uk
Property Features :
- MAGNIFICENT PORTICO ENTRANCE WITH FOUR PILLARS AND STUNNING WYSTERIA
- ENTRANCE PORCH
- DINING HALLWAY
- DRAWING ROOM
- BREAKFAST ROOM
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