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"A spacious Grade II Listed two bedroom apartment with a separate one bedroom ground floor annexe, centrally located with southerly views over the town and River Dart. Totnes 13 miles, Kingsbridge 15 miles, A38 Devon Expressway 19 miles. All mileages are approximate. SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION Dartmouth is one of the country's most attractive waterside towns. It is particularly well known as a sailing centre with its excellent facilities for yachtsmen and its famous annual Royal Regatta. The town provides a good range of shops, restaurants and galleries and is surrounded by stunning countryside and a short drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in the area. There are several excellent golf courses within easy reach and railway links to London, Paddington, can be made locally at Totnes, about 13 miles to the north. Access to the A38 Devon Expressway at Buckfastleigh is about 19 miles away. 1 Mount Galpine is a spacious two bedroom apartment, contained within a substantial Grade II Listed building dating from the 18th Century, formerly the home of Arthur Howe Holdsworth between 1802 - 1840, who was a well-known merchant, Governor of Dartmouth Castle and town mayor. All the rooms have high ceilings and large windows adding to the feeling of space. The impressive drawing room has a bay with three large windows, offering southerly views over the town and River Dart to Dartmouth Castle. There is a well-proportioned dining hall, modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and off-road parking for one vehicle.\r\r\n\r\r\nA delightful 'secret' garden is located just across the road from the property and offers a good degree of privacy with views across the town to the river. The one bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor and has its own access. It has an open plan living room/kitchen, a double bedroom and shower room. APPROACH Steps rise from courtyard to part glazed front door. KITCHEN Fitted with a range of eye and base level units with stainless steel sink unit, gas hob with extractor unit above, electric oven and grill. Solid wood breakfast bar, recess wit fitted shelving. Space for fridge/freezer. DINING HALL With high ceiling and two glass panelled doors leading to the living room. Hatch to loft. LIVING ROOM A light and spacious, well-proportioned room with high ceiling and ornate cornice. A magnificent bay window with three large windows offers southerly views over the town and river to Dartmouth Castle. Fireplace with wooden surround. DRESSING ROOM With built-in shelving and hanging rails. BEDROOM 1 A double bedroom with built-in shelving. Sash window. BEDROOM 2 A further double bedroom with sash window to side aspect. Recess with built-in shelving. BATHROOM Suite comprising panelled bath, WC, pedestal washbasin, heated towel rail. Walk-in shower cubicle. SELF-CONTAINED GROUND FLOOR ANNEXE The apartment has its own entrance from the courtyard. Outside store. OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN Stable door from courtyard. Sash window to front aspect. Built-in cupboard with shelving and consumer unit. Two former fireplace recesses, one with shelving. KITCHEN area with eye and base level units, stainless steel sink unit, electric cooker and fridge. BEDROOM A double bedroom with window to side aspect. SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle with glazed door, pedestal washbasin, WC. OUTSIDE The delightful garden is located just opposite the property, approached down steps from the parking area. It is a truly secret garden planted with a variety of established shrubs and a vines. There is a paved patio with a wooden pergola, providing a sheltered area to sit beneath and dine. A substantial summerhouse is built against the original garden wall and provides ample storage space. COUNCIL TAX Currently Tax Band 'E' LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel. 01803 861234. POST CODE TQ6 9NX FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order. TENURE Remainder of 900 years leasehold. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Marchand Petit. Telephone: 01803 839190 DIRECTIONS On foot from The Quay turn left on to Duke Street and take the first right on to Foss Street. At the end of the street, turn right on to Broadstone and first left up Clarence Hill. The property will be found after a short distance on the right. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars are for guidance only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property, but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 2. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact that the property or its services are in good condition. Neither Marchand Petit, nor any of its employees, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. 3. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. 4. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending purchaser. 5. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective, and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. If any points of particular importance need clarifying before viewing, please do not hesitate to contact our office."