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" An IMPRESSIVE one bedroom apartment located in a SPECTACULAR HISTORIC HOUSE. Spacious apartment, spectacular views, communal garden and leisure facilities, SMALLBONE KITCHEN, impressive country residence, GLORIOUS SETTING, ideal lock up and leave/ BOLT HOLE. EPC Band F

SITUATED Sheplegh Court is located in a delightful and picturesque valley setting. The nearest village is Blackawton where there is a well-known Public House, restaurant, village shop and Post Office. The A381 provides access to both Kingsbridge and Totnes where there is a comprehensive range of schooling, shopping and recreational facilities. Totnes also has its own mainline railway station linking to London Paddington. Also within reach are lovely country walks and the beaches of the South Hams, which is designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
 
The property was built on the site of a former monastery with the main house having been built in early 1885. It was converted around 1988 to provide 17 luxurious apartments, each of which have the use of the indoor leisure suite and outdoor swimming pool and tennis court, all surrounded by 25 acres of landscaped gardens, providing complete privacy, peace and quiet.
  DESCRIPTION This grand country house is located in approximately 25 acres of woodland and manicured gardens with outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, indoor pool and leisure facilities. This exclusive development offers ideal tranquility and a haven away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
  OUTSIDE The apartment has a parking space and additional guest parking. The property is approached via gated entrance and private driveway leading to the front of Sheplegh House. The extensive grounds include tennis courts, outdoor pool measuring 45' x 22', manicured gardens and billiard room.
  SERVICES Private water, mains electricity, private drainage (shared with other residents included in the service charge), heating via radiators and a pressurised system or alternatively, in the winter months, via the back boiler on the woodburner.
  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.
  ACCOMMODATION (Please see accompanying floorplan). Apartment one, on the ground floor, benefits from high ceilings, built in wardrobe cupboards, attractive cornicing, spacious entrance hall and everything you would expect from a fine country residence. Leading from the hall is a closet and the gracious sitting room with double aspect windows overlooking the south facing garden. Marble surround fireplace with large woodburner which runs the hot water and heating system in the winter months. Kitchen/dining room with 2 large windows facing south easterly. Flagstone floors and electric underfloor heating. Extremely impressive Smallbone kitchen with Miele appliances including induction hob with extractor over and oven below. Built in fridge and freezer. There is high quality workmanship as you would expect with a brand of this distinction. Mixture of stainless steel and marble top work surfaces. Solid oak door leading to sitting room. Fully tiled bathroom with bath and separate large shower. Spectacular double bedroom with southerly views across the gardens, pond and towards the swimming pool and countryside beyond. Built in wardrobe cupboards. On the ground floor of the house is a communal laundry room with plenty of room for wash day activities. On site there is a live-in caretaker for maintainance of the grounds which is included in the service charge along with water, drainage, insurance.
  DIRECTIONS From Kingsbridge take the A381 Totnes road. After around 7 miles, turn right at Totnes Cross onto the A3122 to Dartmouth. Drive past the Dartmouth Golf and Country Club on the left and take the next right hand turning signed Strete. If you are using SatNav, we suggest you turn it off at this point. After approximately half a mile, turn right at Cotterbury Cross and follow this road for around 1 mile. Cross over a small bridge (Bow Bridge) and head up the hill in front of you. The entrance to Sheplegh Court will be found on the right hand side of a sharp left hand bend. Continue down the entrance drive towards the house, and bear left into the car park. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. "