A gorgeous Grade II listed cottage in the heart of this prime coastal village, with large gardens, parking and only a fewminutes walk from the beach, village shop, pub and golf club.
Cob Cottage is a quintessential English thatched cottage, with typical and perfect features, that any chocolate box would be delighted to have on its front cover! This pretty home, which is situated in the heart of the village, offers beautifully presented, spacious and bright accommodation, arranged over two floors. Cob Cottage is approached through a stable door which opens into the lobby, which is open plan to the dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen offers a lovely window seat overlooking the front and is fitted with a range of units, an oil fired Rayburn, and a hob and oven. Central to the room is a farmhouse style kitchen table and stone steps lead to the artist's studio beyond. The dining room and sitting room share a wonderful open fire with floor to ceiling canopy as a central feature, and the dining room has a flag stone floor.There is also a storeroom off the sitting room, with a back door leading to the drive. The first floor comprises a main bedroom with a good range of fitted wardrobes, a shower and en suite cloakroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.GardensThe gardens are a delight and extend to about ¼ of an acre. The rear garden is predominantly lawn and offers lovely far-reaching views. Immediately to the rear of the cottage is a sheltered courtyard with covered pergola, perfect for dining and entertaining. There is a stone-built garden store with storage and gardener's WC. A driveway to the side of the cottage has the advantage of off-street parking.NB: Granted planning consent - see https://apps.southhams.gov.uk/PlanningSearchMVC/Home/Details/211096Cob Cottage is being offered for sale with the benefit of planning consent for an additional three bedroom detached house designed by the renowned architects, Harrison Sutton. The consent is for the erection of detached dwelling and associated parking and landscaping. The plans and decision notice can be viewed at www.southhams.gov.uk under reference 1096/21/FUL. The consent was granted on 24th January 2022, and works must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted.
Thurlestone is a picture postcard village and one of the most sought-after in the South Hams. This bustling village is home to a post office/village shop, a primary school, a great pub, a parish hall which offers a range of social events and a church. Thurlestone is known for its spectacular links golf course and tennis club, and its award-winning hotel and spa. Located on the Southwest Coast Path and walking distance to both Bantham and Hope Cove, there are an abundance of sandy beaches, including the National Trust beach at South Milton Sands, overlooking Thurlestone Rock. Here, you can al fresco dine at The Beach House, a wonderful seafood shack which is open all year round.Thurlestone Marsh, one of three small wetlands south of the village attracts an array of wildlife and again, offers some wonderful walks. The nearby market town of Kingsbridge sits at the head of the Kingsbridge and Salcombe Estuary and offers a superb range of shops, deli's, pubs, and restaurants. The town's other amenities include a health centre, a leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, a cinema, and the renowned secondary school, Kingsbridge Academy (KCC). Totnes (16 miles) offers a regular main line train service to London in 2 hrs 40 mins..Kingsbridge 5 miles, Salcombe 7 miles, Totnes 16 miles (All distances are approximate).