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"A spacious three bedroom apartment with excellent views to the River Dart and Vire Island all within a short walk of the town amenities. Sitting room, kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, balcony. Ideal 2nd/retirement home.

SITUATION 6 Elizabethan House is situated on the banks of the beautiful River Dart. The historic market town of Totnes was geographically built as the highest navigable point upon the River. This market town is often considered to be the 'Gateway to South Hams', an area of exceptional beauty and contrasts with river estuaries, rolling hills and thatched cottages surrounding lovely old towns and including Dartmoor National Park to the north and the loveliest natural beaches and coves to the south. The area enjoys one of the mildest climates in the whole of Britain indeed the name Ham is old English word meaning 'in close or sheltered place'. With spring arriving early, long summers, warm autumns and mild winters. There are 60 miles of spectacular unspoilt coastline and beaches, boating opportunities locally are some of the finest in the country, with perhaps some of the best sailing waters in the world. The rural landscape has hardly changed in centuries and the majestic granite slopes of Dartmoor are a sight to behold. The South Hams is a unique area worthy of its national status as designed 'area of outstanding natural beauty'. Today Totnes is a bustling market town full of interest with a full range of independent shops and recreational facilities. The town is one of Devon's gems full of colour and character that stems from a rich cultural, historical and archeological heritage. Totnes is full of facilities including a hospital, two supermarkets, interesting range of independent shops and galleries together with riverside walks, the Guild Hall, churches and its very own Norman Castle.   If travel and commuting are important to you, the Cathedral City of Exeter and the Maritime Port of Plymouth have their own regional airports, Totnes is situated almost equidistant between these two commercial and historical hubs and is within easy commuting distance. Devon has a comprehensive rail network accessed at the mainline railway station in Totnes with regular rapid links to London Paddington. Totnes has good road links to the motorway network with the A38 Devon Expressway approximately 6 miles to the north. DESCRIPTION What sets this property apart from others is its incomparable position above the Dart with views over it towards the town and Vire Island, whose deciduous trees can be a wonderful sight, especially in the autumn. Not quite an island, Vire Island was opened as a pleasure park in Victorian times and renamed when the town was twinned with Vire, in Normandy. Elizabethan House is an imposing five-storey building built in the 1970's. Number 6, on the second floor, is a spacious apartment with its covered balcony, sitting room and two of its three bedrooms taking full advantage of the splendid views. The property includes a single garage and is within a five-minute walk across the bridge of the town centre. The property itself offers spacious three bedroom accommodation and comes with a private garage. The property does require some updating and modernisation. The position is simply breathtaking making this probably one of the best apartments in Totnes. ACCOMMODATION The property enjoys a full length South facing balcony where breath taking views of the River Dart, Vire Island towards the Moors and up the town towards the castle can be enjoyed. There are three good-sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate wc, in addition to an 'L' shaped kitchen area which is large enough to home a table and has a range of fitted kitchen units with work surfaces. For those seeking a low maintenance secure apartment close to all the amenities with stunning views over the Dart & Vire Island, in an incomparable position a short walk from Fore Street and ideal for retirement or as a second home, this property really must be viewed. OUTSIDE Sliding doors from the principle rooms lead to a balcony running the length of the of the property and approached from two of the bedrooms and from the sitting room, enjoying views up and down the River Dart to the boat moorings, Vire Island and to Totnes town beyond. There is also a garage in a block of seven with a concrete floor and up and over door. There is an off street parking space. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Economy 7 heating. LEASEHOLD Leasehold 999 years from 2000. Service charge ?2,400.00 per year, payable half yearly on 1st January and 1st July. This covers lift maintenance, cleaning & maintenance of common parts, common electricity, insurance, professional fees, reserve fund etc. Ground rent ?1 per year payable annually on 25th December. LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. E-mail: customer.services@southhams.gov.uk. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on 01803 865454. DIRECTIONAL NOTE From The Plains in Totnes, proceed over the old bridge into Bridgetown and turn right into Seymour Road. Take the first right into Steamer Quay Road and the entrance to the back of Elizabethan House is the second entrance on the right. There is parking and a dedicated garage. 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."