Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 8 Sparrow Road, Totnes, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the TQ9 5PR 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 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 77.11 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £318,945 and a rental potential of £2,073 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Aug 26, 2013. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"An excellent refurbished 1930's semi detached house within a few minutes walk of Totnes main shopping street.
PORCH * ENTRANCE HALL * LIVING ROOM * REFITTED KITCHEN/DINING ROOM * 3 BEDROOMS * BATHROOM/W.C. WITH RENEWED SANITARY WARE * UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * FRONT, SIDE AND REAR GARDENS * DRIVEWAY * ATTACHED GARAGE
Sparrow Road is a favoured cul de sac within easy reach of the shops at the Narrows in the centre of the town. Totnes has a wide selection of independent shopping outlets, eating venues/public houses and recreational/cultural facilities. Close at hand is the railway station situated on the main line that links Penzance with London Paddington. To the west, flanking Dartmoor National Park, is the A38 Devon Expressway for travelling to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond via the M5 Motorway. Plymouth possesses a ferryport providing services to Roscoff in France and Santander in Spain whilst Exeter boasts an international airport. To the east, are the attractive resort towns of Torbay and to the south the beautiful south hams coastline and countryside.
The house itself was built in 1936 and retains many of its original features. The present owners have refurbished the property and it forms a very comfortable family home in an excellent position.
DIRECTIONS:- From our offices in Fore Street, on foot, continue up hill and under the Eastgate Arch on to High Street. Follow this road to the Narrows and near the end of the section turn right onto Collins Road. Proceed around a right hand bend and Sparrow Road will be found on the left hand side. Number 8 is the first property on the right hand side.
ACCOMMODATION
RECESSED PORCH With arched brick head and tiled floor. Original 1930's timber and glazed door with matching side screens to:-
ENTRANCE HALL Cupboard housing the electricity meters. Staircase to the first floor incorporating a storage cupboard beneath. Picture rail, dado rail and smoke detector. Double radiator with coat hanging space above. Solid oak flooring. Door to the garage. Doors lead off to the kitchen and to the:-
LIVING ROOM 13'1" x 11'8" (3.99m x 3.56m) Maximum. Picture rail, double radiator and uPVC double glazing bay window overlooking the front garden.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 17'6" x 11'6" (5.33m x 3.51m) Maximum. An excellent family room which has a clear view wood burning stove with flue set on a display hearth. Fitted range of shaker style base units and central island unit all having solid oak block work surfaces above and an inset stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap. Built-in four burner gas hob with electric double oven/grill beneath. Plumbing for a dish washer. Shelved larder cupboard in one corner with electric laid on. Picture rail to the dining area, solid oak flooring throughout the room and partly tiled walls to the kitchen section. Double radiator and uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear, the former looking over the side lawn to the trees opposite and the latter overlooking the rear garden. Opening to the rear lobby where there is a bin storage space and built-in cupboard as well as space for a tall fridge/freezer. Window and half glazed door to the rear.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Picture and dado rails. uPVC double glazed window at one side with views to the trees opposite. Smoke detector. Access to the loft storage space. Original 1930's panelled doors lead off to all first floor rooms.
BEDROOM 1 13'8" x 10'1" (4.17m x 3.07m) Plus the built-in wardrobes and drawers within the alcoves. Original 1930's fire surround, grate and display hearth. Picture rail, double radiator and large uPVC double glazed bay window overlooking the front garden.
BEDROOM 2 11'6" x 10'3" Plus the depth of built-in wardrobe to one alcove and the built-in cupboard to the other, which houses the gas fired boiler for central heating/hot water supply. Picture rail, double radiator and uPVC double glazed window affording delightful open and green outlook at the rear.
BEDROOM 3 7'5" x 6'5" (2.26m x 1.96m) Picture rail, double radiator and uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.
BATHROOM/W.C. Refitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath having mains fed shower over and tiled surround. Pedestal basin with tiled splash back and dual flush close coupled w.c. Strip light/shaver socket. uPVC double glazed window affording a similar outlook to bedroom 2.
OUTSIDE
Immediately to the front of the house is a gravelled section of garden with well stocked established flower borders and wrought iron railings to the pavement boundary. Solid oak bespoke five bar gates on one side lead to the side garden area. This is mainly an expanse of lawn with natural stone walling and timber picket fencing forming the boundary. Delightful views are enjoyed from here and it continues around to the rear. Here there is further lawn and a patio area with adjacent timber shed. There is also the old outside w.c., handy for gardener in the family and for outdoor parties.
DRIVEWAY PARKING This is an undoubted asset in such a central location.
RESIDENTS PERMIT PARKING This covers the area including Sparrow Road and Collins Road.
ATTACHED GARAGE 16'7" x 7'8" (5.05m x 2.34m) Part glazed timber double doors for vehicular access. Electric light laid on, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Double radiator. Window at the rear and door to the entrance hall.
SERVICES All mains services connected.
VIEWING By appointment with the agents at The Old Surgery, 26 Fore Street, Totnes. Telephone (01803) 865116.
NOTE All reasonable steps and due diligence have been taken in preparing these particulars. If you have any queries as to any of the statements made herein, please contact us before the viewing. These particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract. We are not qualified to test appliances and systems for sale with the property and have not done so. Measurements are to the nearest three incheswith computer generated metric conversion.
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The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."
272 sqm plot
