Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 8 Shindle Park, Kingsbridge, a cozy and compact detached type home with 2 bed in the TQ7 2JE area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £376,935 and a rental potential of £2,450 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
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"A detached, recently modernised 2 bedroom bungalow in a corner plot with views across the garden to the surrounding farmland. Garage, car port & parking.
HOW TO GET THERE TQ7 2JE. Take the A379 towards Dartmouth through the villages of West and East Charleton, Frogmore and into the village of Chillington. After passing Coombe Meadows on the right, and Robins Park on the left, Shindle Close will be found on the left hand side. Turn into the close, and Number 8 will be found at the end of the cul de sac on the right.
SITUATION The village of Chillington sits along the A379, with the main bus route passing through the village between Kingsbridge and the naval town of Dartmouth. The facilities in the village include a health centre, a local shop/post office, hairdressers and a public house.
The market town of Kingsbridge is about five miles to the west of the village with a wide range of shops and recreational amenities including leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and bowls arena and a cottage hospital. There are primary schools at nearby West Charleton and Stokenham and secondary schooling at Kingsbridge Community College.
The sea at Torcross, the famous Slapton Ley and the nature reserve are about three miles to the East and to the South lies the Prawle Point Peninsular, the most Southerly part of Devon. Much of the coastline is managed by The National Trust with miles of cliff path walks along the Devon South Coast Path with access to rugged headlands and sandy beaches.
DESCRIPTION Number 8 Shindle Park is a detached bungalow occupying a good size corner plot in an elevated location with lovely views to the South East and South West across the neighbouring countryside. Over the past four or five years, the property has been modernised throughout, providing a light and bright, spacious home with new flooring, new uPVC windows and external doors (approximately 18 months old), a new bathroom suite, new oil fired boiler, new flat roof on the sun lounge (2012) and the addition of an electric door to the garage. Outside, there is plenty of garden, with a newly built garden shed, a greenhouse, and planted borders, as well as a single garage, car port and driveway parking for a further two vehicles. Available with no onward chain, 8 Shindle Park is perfect for a purchaser wanting to be able to move straight in to a property.
ACCOMMODATION From the tarmacadam parking area, a paved path leads to the uPVC double glazed front door into:-
ENTRANCE PORCH Tiled floor, and step and door with toughened glass leading into:-
ENTRANCE HALL Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Coving. Cupboard with shelf above housing meters. Central heating thermostat controls. Hatch to loft space which is insulated. Door to airing cupboard housing the floor mounted Grant oil fired central heating boiler. Slatted shelving. Doors to:-
SITTING ROOM Large uPVC double glazed window to the front looking over the close to the countryside beyond. Stone and slate fireplace, with wooden mantel inset with coal effect living flame fire. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Small window to kitchen. Glazed double doors opening to:-
SITTING ROOM SUN LOUNGE Running along the southern side of the property, with uPVC double glazed windows to three sides affording views across the farmland. Wood effect flooring. Two radiators. Window into kitchen. Door to side lobby, providing access to the garden and kitchen.
From the entrance hall door leads to:-
KITCHEN Range of wooden floor and wall units with roll edge worksurface inset with one and a half bowl stainless steel sink. Tiled splash back. Tricity Bendix four ring electric hob, Belling electric oven and space for microwave oven. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Larder cupboard with tall pull out storage unit. Wine rack and glazed display cupboards. Radiator. Wood effect flooring. Window looking into the conservatory and on through to the garden and farmland beyond. Door to the side lobby, providing access to the garden.
KITCHEN BATHROOM White suite comprising corner bath, basin and wc. Fully tiled room with white tiled walls with contrasting border tile, and grey tiled floor. Ladder towel rail. Two opaque uPVC double glazed windows to the rear.
BEDROOM 2 uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Built in double cupboard with hanging and shelving space.
BEDROOM 1 uPVC double glazed window to the front garden. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Built in double cupboard with hanging and shelving space, and further wardrobe with mirrored doors.
OUTSIDE GARAGE Detached single garage with electric up and over door. Pedestrian door to the rear. Attached car port. In addition there is parking on the driveway for a further two vehicles.
GARDEN The garden surrounds the property on all sides, laid largely to lawn with planted borders. To the rear of the property is a newly built wooden garden shed set on a concrete base, and a good size greenhouse. The garden is divided by picket fencing into smaller areas with gates linking each area. There is plenty of space to create a vegetable garden if required. Underneath the Sun Lounge there is a store area (restricted head height).
SERVICES Mains services are connected to include electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX The property is in Band 'D'. The amount payable for 2012/13 is ?1,515.74.
LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council
Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5NE
Tel: 01803 861234
TENURE Freehold.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agents:-
Luscombe Maye
62 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1PP
Tel: 01548 857474
FLOORPLAN Floorplan. This footer paragraph is an example only and should not be relied upon as complying with current legislation. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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