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"A well presented first floor apartment with character set within magnificent communal gardens and grounds extending in all in excess of 2 acres, together with views of nearby South Pool Creek Kingsbridge 5 miles Salcombe 11 miles Dartmouth 12 miles SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION Hallwell House is situated in a beautiful and unspoilt sheltered valley in a peaceful area of the South Hams in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The elegant period property is set in a natural dell, almost entirely ringed by mature broadleaf trees. The lovely village of South Pool is less than a mile away, being one of the most charming and sought after villages in the South Hams. It lies at the head of a beautiful creek, navigable for a few hours around high tide to the rest of the Salcombe Estuary. The village has a highly popular pub, The Millbrook Inn, a 13th century church and a lively local community. The market town of Kingsbridge, which is the centre for this part of the South Hams, provides a good range of shopping and other amenities. Salcombe, renowned for its sailing, the beauty of it's estuary and its fine sandy beaches is just a short boat trip away when tide permits. The apartment was converted from an earlier manor house with 16th century origins with later 20th century additions. The external elevations are rendered and colourwashed under a slate roof. Halwell House is divided into 9 apartments, each with its own parking space, which are mainly located to the south of the house. Having parked on the south elevation, access to the property is via the side, up a short flight of stone steps. ACCOMMODATION HALL Cupboard with storage above. Further cupboard with slatted shelving and housing gas fired wall mounted combi boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (LPG). Wood laminate flooring. CLOAKROOM WC, vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboard with louvre doors. Partly tiled walls. Obscure glazed window. Wood laminate floor. KITCHEN Range of floor and wall based cupboards and shelving. Stainless steel sink unit set in roll edge worksurface, tiled splashback. Space for freestanding cooker. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Breakfast bar. Built in storage cupboards. Two windows. Wood laminate floor. Space for fridge/freezer. SITTING/DINING ROOM A good sized room with south easterly picture window, window seat and affording lovely views over the surrounding gardens. Fireplace with limestone mantel and slate hearth, fitted with wood burning stove. MASTER BEDROOM Good sized double bedroom having dual aspect windows giving views over garden. BEDROOM 2 Double bedroom with window. BATHROOM With fully tiled walls, wood laminate flooring. Bath with thermostatically controlled shower, glass shower screen. Wash hand basin set in wood effect worktop, storage cupboards below. WC. Chrome radiator heated towel rail. Extractor fan. PARKING Allocated parking area to the southern side of property together with visitors parking. UTILITY ROOM Access to communal utility space. OUTSIDE This magnificent house occupies a central position within mature landscaped gardens and grounds extending in excess of two acres to include stone path walks, pond. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. LPG central heating supplied from bulk tank. Residents management committee with maintenance charge of £1124 per annum. COUNCIL TAX Currently Band C. LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5LY. Tel: 01803 861234. POST CODE TQ7 2RX. 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 Leasehold for a terms of 999 years from 1989. The freehold is owned by Halwell Management Company of which the vendor is a member and the service charge covers general maintenance of the property, running costs, insurance and upkeep of the communal grounds. VIEWING Very strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit (Kingsbridge office). Tel 01548 857588. DIRECTIONS From Kingsbridge take the A379 Dartmouth coast road, leaving the estuary on the right hand side. On reaching the village of Frogmore, turn right across the bridge and continue up the hill signposted South Pool. After about half a mile, turn right signposted Halwell. Follow this lane for approximately a mile, turning right at the end, where the lane bears left into Halwell House drive. 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."