R O S E C O T T A G E
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Pretty detached cottage in an idylic location with two ensuite bedrooms
Rose Cottage lies at the end of a typical Devon lane, below the hamlet of Hansel. It is a short drive or longer walk to Slapton where there are two pubs and a community shop The nearby village of Strete offers a shop, post office and community pub. Kingsbridge and Dartmouth are 20 minutes away and Totnes is 35 minutes by car. There are many beaches within a half hour drive.
Its peaceful location is full of nature, the varied wildlife includes otters, glow-worms, nightingales and owls, in the heart of the South Hams
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Rose Cottage was built in the late 18th century for workers at the former watermill located opposite.
A pretty Devon stone cottage with south-facing gardens. The property boasts a wealth of features such as two log burners, exposed beams, elm window seats and panelling, it’s the perfect getaway for living or holidaying
The accommodation comprises a bright good-sized kitchen/dining room with under-stairs storage, a cosy window seat and elm wood panelling, a quarry-tiled floor and a log burner The room is light and offers good valley views.
Across the hall is a comfortable sitting room with part stone and wood panelled walls with a window seat, and stone fireplace with log burner.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom with its own bathroom, whilst the twin bedroom opposite has its own ensuite shower room. Both bedrooms have lovely views over the Gara Brook and valley The ceilings are high and with a skylight in each bedroom there are star-gazing opportunities; the Milky Way is visible on clear nights.
The property has mains electricity, water and Klargester private sewage system.
The garden has a south-facing deck with sloping lawn and pretty flower borders Above the lawned are is a ‘wild’ garden The garden offers wonderful views of the valley and the brook beyond. Beneath the decked terrace is a garage with electricity, plus wood storage area to the side.
Parking & Planning
Half the level parking area belongs to Rose Cottage. There is current planning permission to replace the wooden sheds with a double garage and workshop with solar panels
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