"A Grade II listed property with gracious and beautifully presented accommodation of character, walled gardens and southerly views over farmland to the Salcombe Estuary. Sitting room/Bedroom 4, Dining room, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Cellar, 3 further Bedrooms (1 en-suite), 2 further Bathrooms, Gardens, Parking, Garage.

SITUATION West Charleton is a popular village with its own Primary School, pub and church. The village is also noted for the West Charleton Nature Reserve, which extends to over 40 acres and is a veritable haven for many different types of birds and other wildlife. Along the western edge of the village lies Bowcombe creek with its slipway and mooring facilities.

Kingsbridge - the 'Capital of the South Hams' - lies at the head of the Salcombe estuary and is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. It offers an excellent range of shops, local services and facilities which include a Sports Centre (with a competition-size indoor swimming pool), primary and secondary schools, health centre, cottage hospital and cinema. The sailing town of Salcombe is 6 miles away whilst Totnes and Dartmouth are both within easy reach. DESCRIPTION Charleton Court House is a substantial and most attractive Grade II listed property, the major part of a substantial former farmhouse which dates from the 17th Century. Arranged over three floors, the property now affords superbly presented and elegant accommodation which has retained many of its original Georgian features.

Of particular note are the superb first floor dual aspect sitting room - from which, in common with the master bedroom, pleasant views to the estuary are enjoyed - and the 16 kitchen/breakfast room which is well-fitted and has French doors which give direct access to an absolutely delightful terrace, ideal for morning coffee and croissants!

Indeed, the garden itself is also a delight, being on two levels and laid mainly to lawn. It is also extensively walled for privacy with a large deck, again ideal for al-fresco living!

In all, a property which really does have to be viewed internally in order to be fully appreciated and the accommodation briefly comprises: GROUND FLOOR COVERED PORCH Timber entrance door to: ENTRANCE HALL A most impressive entrance to the property with many original features, including Victorian tiled floor and wide, curving staircase to the first floor. Two radiators. Door to lower ground floor. DINING ROOM A dual aspect room with window to side affording fine views across open countryside and further pine-shuttered window to front overlooking the garden. Original stone fireplace with Dovre wood-burning stove, slate hearth and oak mantel. Fitted book/display shelving with drawers below. Two radiators. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Well fitted and equipped with an excellent range of units with granite worksurfaces. Belfast sink with mixer tap fitting. Britannia gas/electric range with extractor hood over. Integrated Hotpoint dishwasher and upright fridge/freezer. Dresser-style units with glass-fronted display cabinets and oak worktops. Solid oak floor. Pine shutters to French doors with glazed sidescreeens providing access to the garden. FIRST FLOOR LANDING The staircase is a particular feature of the property, sweeping up to the first floor past a large window from which pleasant open views are enjoyed. Further stairs, with a cupboard under, leading up to the second floor. SITTING ROOM/ BEDROOM 4 A superb dual aspect room of character with sash window to side from which views are enjoyed over open countryside with a glimpse of the estuary, and further window to front with window seat and views over the garden and the village. Original fireplace with carved slate mantel and surround. Radiator. BEDROOM 3 A spacious, dual aspect room with pleasant views over the garden and village. Built-in wardrobe with fitted shelving to side. Stripped wooden flooring. Radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, pedestal hand wash basin and low-level WC. Partly-tiled, part wood panelled walls. Airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Radiator. SECOND FLOOR LANDING Access to partly boarded roof space with retractable ladder. Radiator. MASTER BEDROOM A superb dual aspect room with superb views over farmland to the estuary and over the garden and village. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. EN-SUITE BATHROOM Victorian-style four-piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, shower rail and curtain, pedestal hand wash basin, bidet and low-level WC. Part tiled walls. Stripped pine floor. Radiator BEDROOM 2 Window to front with fine views over the village. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. FULLY-TILED SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled power shower with rainfall shower head. Hand wash basin. Low level WC. Heated towel rail/radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. LOWER GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/UTILITY AREA Victorian circular hand wash basin with tiled surround. Low level WC. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Ceramic tiled floor. Slate steps lead down to the: CELLAR Original slate flagstone floor. Ancient windows and beams, door to garden. Fitted cupboards with pine work surfaces. Oil-fired boiler (hot water and central heating). OUTSIDE A tarmacadam driveway provides ample parking and access to the: DETACHED GARAGE With double timber doors. Power and light connected. A pathway to the side of the garage provides pedestrian access to the village.

The property is approached from the drive through a stone archway and timber door. A paved pathway leads to the front door. To the side of the path, is a pleasant slate TERRACE, ideal for enjoying the morning sun. GARDENS The gardens are laid out on two levels, both predominantly lawned but with attractive flower and shrub borders. On the lower level garden is a generously sized DECK, ideal for 'al-fresco' living and positioned to catch the evening sun. BRICK BUILT GARDEN STORE With power and light connected. TIMBER SUMMER HOUSE With power and light connected and glazed double doors with a verandah to front.

To the side (south) of the house is a further small lawn and TIMBER GARDEN SHED. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. LPG gas for cooking. At present 6.1Mbps broadband, due to be upgraded to 20+Mbps October 2012. TENURE The property is freehold. COUNCIL TAX Currently Band F. LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. VIEWING At the request of the vendors, by appointment please through Stags (Kingsbridge office). Tel 01548 853131. DIRECTIONS From Kingsbridge, take the A379 Dartmouth road. On entering the village of West Charleton, turn left into Church Lane immediately after passing the village sign. A few yards up the hill, turn right into Charleton Court Barns. Bear around to the left, following the sign to Charleton Court House and the entrance to the property will be found clearly signed at the bottom of the drive. WEB FIND: 46810 PLEASE NOTE: The vendors would also prepared to consider a 'property exchange' and would look at ANYTHING within a five mile radius of Kingsbridge, up to ?800,000. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website."