1 STOKELEY MANOR
Stokenham,NrKingsbridge
1STOKELEYMANOR
Welcome
In the pretty, leafy village of Stokenham, a genteel Regency Manor House stands statuesque over the patchwork of Devonshire countryside, with glorious uninterrupted, far-reaching views over Slapton Ley to Start Bay and beyond.
This fine residence is situated within two acres of land, bordered by the surrounding countryside and woodland to the rear.
At Number 1 we find a unique, character-filled, Garden Apartment offering space and grandeur for those seeking a truly distinctive home.
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Leaded windows, stunning plasterwork and traditional-style floor tiles welcome us into the striking Entrance Hall. An internal window through to the Kitchen and a glazed door to the Dining Hall make it a wonderfully light space with ample room for any Hallway furniture and storage for outdoor clothing and shoes
Entrance
The character of the property further unfolds as we are drawn into the Dining Room. Rich-toned stripped and treated wooden floors run underfoot and original cornice, dado rails, paneling and built-in display shelving add great charm to this wonderful space at the heart of the home
Kitchen & Breakfast Room
Pretty internal windows evoke the feeling of days gone by, in the well-appointed Kitchen. WIth ivory shaker-style cabinetry and high-end appliances, this a fabulous contemporary space to prepare culinary delights for your guests. Enjoy splendid views across the grounds and all the way down to the sea as you breakfast in the large bay window, The Patio is easily accessible making bar-bques and dining on the terrace a breeze.
The elegant heart of Stokeley Manor - the magnificent Drawing Room - captures the essence of the Georgian age. Highly decorative ceilings, floor-to-ceiling hardwood bay windows with ornate wood paneling surround A feature fireplace, with stone hearth and brass fender, provides a focal point when the curtains are drawn. All eyes will be on the sensational panoramic views across the Terrace and grounds across Slapton Ley and Start Bay beyond
Principal Bedroom
The Principal Bedroom shares the magnificent views from its elegant bay window. This beautifully proportioned room has ample space for a King-size bed and a wall of wardrobes An elaborate pelmet frames the window, the luxurious curtains disguising an exterior door to the Patio
Bathroom & Shower Room
The sumptuous Family Bathroom adjacent to the Principal Bedroom has plenty of room for the fullsized bath and separate shower, WC and sink.
There is also plumbing for a bidet if desired. Along the Hallway we find a splendid Larder and Hobby Room which also gives access to the spacious Cellar
Bedroom 2 is a spacious enough for a King-size bed with large built-in wardrobes and views out of the grand window over the bank of wildflowers. Next door
Bedroom 3 is a single with the same verdant views. Conveniently adjacent to both rooms is a handy Shower Room.
Bedrooms 2 & 3
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Bedroom 4 has been divided into a Study and Dressing Room by the current owners. This generous dual-aspect room also has a sea view and an adjoining Wet-room and Utility as well as access to the side Courtyard making it an ideal Guest Suite or suitable for multi-generational living
Bedroom
The aptly named Garden Apartment opens out onto the most delightful scene A beautiful York-stone terrace runs the entire width of the property allowing for a range of seating areas to soak up the view. The centrepiece is a stunning oak-edged pond with two original stone fish fountains, framed by two electric lamps A section of the vast lawn is also owned by the property, as well as c. 1/3 acre of private woodland.
The fabulous communal grounds extend in total to around 2 acres and include a wonderful swimming pool.
CarPort & Workshop
As well as the three dedicated parking spaces, the apartment also has a Carport with a superb adjoined Workshop. The rear Courtyard has a great lifetime Shed for additional storage.
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ENTRANCE HALL – There are leaded windows, ceiling mouldings, cornices and attractive floor tiles inside the original front door of the manor house. It also features an internal window to the Kitchen and glazed inner door into the Dining Hall. Central lights and radiator.
DINING HALL – This Hall has its original ceiling mouldings, cornices and dado rail and is located for easy access to the Kitchen and Drawing Room. It has a stripped and treated wooden floor and display shelves, inset spotlights and 2 radiators.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM – This well-appointed Kitchen has a wide range of units including twin stainless steel sink/drainer with new waste disposal and under sink water heater A Bosch double oven and Neff induction hob, brushed stainless steel splash-back and Neff extractor fan are also fitted It also has a new Indesit dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor, cupboards, drawers and an island unit The dining area, in the bay window overlooking the grounds and sea beyond, is ideal for breakfasts and informal meals An external door makes bar-b-ques and dining on the Terrace easy Ceiling and wall lights and radiator.
DRAWING ROOM – The elegant heart of Stokeley Manor This magnificent room features ornate ceiling; wall lights; floor to ceiling hardwood bay windows with ornate wood panelling surround and glorious views across the terrace and grounds down to Slapton Ley and the sea at Start Bay The feature fireplace, with stone hearth and brass fender, provides an attractive focal point for the room, which is also fitted with a cream wool carpet, cream curtains, roller blinds, wall lights, SKY TV access and 3 radiators
INNER HALL – This has a large airing cupboard with lighting, slatted shelving and an electric heater with an additional storage cupboard underneath Wall light, fitted carpet and radiator
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM – This beautifully proportioned room has an elegant bay window with superb views across the terrace down to Slapton Ley and the sea at Start Bay beyond. An external door provides access to the terrace. A wall of glass fronted painted wardrobes offers excellent clothing storage. Fully fitted wool carpet, pelmet and fully lined curtains, SKY TV access and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM – This is situated adjacent to the Principal Bedroom and could be the En-suite for the Principal Bedroom if the owner so wished. This is spacious and half tiled with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer taps and handheld shower attachment. There is a tiled shower cubicle with a Mira unit, a pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Wood effect tiled floor. Heated towel rail, wall and ceiling inset spotlights, medicine cabinet, mirror and radiator.
LARDER - Off the rear Hall and formerly housing a small toilet and hand basin, this room is now converted into a useful, well lit, shelved and floored Larder.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM – Off the rear Hall and immediately outside Bedrooms 2 and 3 it is useful as a part of an independent guest suite. There is a tiled shower cubicle with a Mira unit, a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a heated towel rail. Extractor fan, wall lights, shaver socket, and mirror.
BEDROOM 2- This double room has a window overlooking the side bank and woodland There is a generous range of built-in shelves and wardrobe space There is also a fitted dressing table unit, fitted carpet, wall lights, window blind and a radiator FREESAT TV access.
BEDROOM 3 - This single Bedroom has a window overlooking the woodland and has a window blind, fitted carpet, wall light and radiator FREESAT TV access
Through a door is a further fully carpeted rear hall (which gives access to the stone cellar stairs) and is currently used as a hobby/ study area and library. Inset spotlights and 2 radiators.
BEDROOM 4 – This carpeted double room has been divided into an Office area, with front views across the lawn down to the sea, and a Dressing Room There is an external door to the side path The Dressing Room has windows with views to the Devon bank at the side, though could easily be returned to a bedroom and adjacent seating area Blinds fitted at all windows and there are inset spotlights in the dressing room area and ceiling light in office and 3 radiators
WET ROOM – This fully tiled Wet Room has an electric Mira shower, wash hand basin, WC, Belfast sink, extractor fan, heated towel rail, inset spotlights and a tiled floor.
LAUNDRY ROOM – adjacent to Wet Room, it houses the hot water cylinder, oil-fired boiler for water and central heating Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier (available by separate negotiation) Tiled floor and ceiling light
CELLARS - Through a door, off the rear hall, are stone steps leading to the extensive old cellars of the property They are unconverted but have lights and the electricity fuse boxes for the apartment Some wine storage racks are included!
SHED - In the recently completed Courtyard is a Lifetime plastic shed to house garden tools. Overlooking this courtyard is a recently replaced 1800 ltr. plastic oil tank.
WORKSHOP & CAR PORT - Off the main Drive is a recently erected wooden Workshop and Carport with door, opening window, lighting, power points, a concrete floor It could easily be turned into a double Garage if required
COMMUNAL GROUNDS – Extending to approx. 2 acres, mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by woodland. Swimming Pool with seating area and Pool House.
TENURE – The property is Leasehold with length of Lease of 999 years from January 1987 It is a shared freehold, each apartment owning an equal share The freehold of the Workshop and Garage will be sold with the apartment The current annual service charge of £3,270 includes water rates and sewage disposal charges, electricity for common areas, buildings insurance, maintenance of the swimming pool and upkeep of the Communal Gardens and Car Park as well as 10% for the sinking fund
INTERIOR
Electrics: All apartment electrics checked and recommended repairs and replacements undertaken 2016
Entrance Hall: Replaced windowsill with oak.
Floor repaired and tiled
Full decoration – twice.
Restored window over front door 2023
Dining Hall: Floor stripped, restored and varnished 2016.
New Radiator covers.
Kitchen: Major restoration to bay plus re plaster.
Repaired and reconfigured cabinets
Replaced work surfaces.
Installed drawers in cupboards.
New induction hob 2023
New double oven 2022.
New stainless steel splashback 2022,
Replaced external door and window over 2023.
Installed roller blinds and replaced curtains.
Repair of internal kitchen door to dining hall
Drawing Room: Replaced bay windows with hardwood double glazed and removed external door.
Blocked chimney.
Installed new roller blinds.
Installed new cream wool carpet
3 New Radiator covers.
Principal Bedroom: Restored and painted 3
double and one single wardrobe.
Installed new cream wool carpet
Replaced roller blind 2023.
Replaced curtain track 2023
Restored curtains 2023.
Replaced external door and window over 2023.
Master Bathroom: Removed bidet
Installed new heated towel rail.
Re-tiled floor Full redecoration.
Rear Hall: Replaced carpet
Restored skirting board.
Removed toilet and hand basin and installed shelved larder 2016.
Bedroom 2: (single): Full decoration.
Installed Freeview TV (dish in garden).
Installed new blind and curtains
Bedroom 4: Installed Freeview TV (dish in garden)
Installed new blind and curtains.
Guest Bathroom: Restored Shower Full decoration.
Floor restored and new lino laid
Back Hall: Installed BT Wifi.
New Radiator covers
Shelved library.
Bedroom 4: (now office/dressing room) Fitted, plastered and decorated partition wall. Electric work and new box installed.
External door (behind cupboard) in office replaced 2023
Shower Room: External door to courtyard and windows replaced 2023.
Boiler Room: Removed internal door (stored in cellar)
New CH boiler installed Dec 2015.
Cellars: Electric work as recommended.
Installed some shelving.
EXTERIOR
Installed column and armillary to mark boundary
Built oak rose bed.
Restored Pond and added oak surround
Installed 2 outdoor electric lamps.
Relaid and pointed Terrace.
Installed steps to woods and handrail
Felled various dangerous trees.
Removed dangerous tree house and wendy house.
Diverted fire escape to provide access to side and rear.
Installed path at side and resurfaced rearcourtyard
Installed Lifetime shed in rear courtyard.
Replaced CH oil tank 2017
Installed post and rope access at front.
Installed workshop and carport (with electrics) on drive
Purchased freehold for the above
1STOKELEYMANOR
Stokenham,NrKngsbrdge
Stokenham is a leafy Devon village just a mile from Start Bay and its many unspoilt beaches. There is a primary school in the village which is rated outstanding by Ofsted and a fine parish church. There are excellent pubs within easy reach includin The Tap House, Tradesman’s Arms, The Church House (All in Stokenham), the Bear and Blacksmith (Chillington) and the Start Bay Inn (Torcross).
Located on the A379 between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, it is just a quick drive to Kingsbridge an Dartmouth, both of which have a wide range of schools, shops, cafés and restaurants.
Within easy walking distance of Stokeley Manor is Stokeley Farm Shop, which has everything you wo expect from a country farm shop, a deli, butchery, restaurant cafe and plant centre In addition, they stock everyday groceries and a wide selection of alcohol, including beer from their own brewery.
The nearby village of Chillington just a mile away h its own amenities including a post office and health centre
The Coastal House use a l reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property informat on n line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trad ng Regulat ons 2008. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract and all measurements are approximate. The matters in these part culars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary planning building regulation or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Purchasers should make their own enqu ries to the relevant authorities regarding the connect on of any service. No person n the employment of The Coastal House has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in re at on to this property or these particu ars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor Floor plan not to scale and for illustrat ve purposes only
Coastal House Ltd Registered Off ce: 14 Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9NG Registered in England & Wales: No 9447216
