About this property

A charming detached bungalow in a popular residential area of Modbury, with matures gardens, driveway parking and an outbuilding. In need of modernisation. No onward chain.

DESCRIPTION
The Gate House is a charming detached bungalow, located in a popular residential area in Modbury. The property is in need of modernisation, currently arranged with 2 bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, shower room and wc off bedroom 1. The property has matures front and rear gardens, with a driveway providing ample parking and an outbuilding incorporating a garage and workshop/store.

ACCOMMODATION
On entering the property, the entrance hall provide a store cupboard and access to the main layout of accommodation. The sitting room has a front aspect window and a feature fireplace. The shower room, off the entrance hall, provides a shower cubicle, wc and basin. Bedroom 1 has a rear aspect with gardens views, fitted cupboards and an ensuite WC and basin. Bedroom 2 has a front aspect window. The dining room has sliding doors connecting to the conservatory and an archway leading through to the kitchen. The kitchen has an array of matching base and wall units, and space for appliances. The conservatory is predominantly glazed with sliding patios doors leading out to the garden.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a lawned garden with a selection of shrubs and a drive providing ample parking. The rear established garden requires landscaping and includes a versatile stone outbuilding, previously used as a garage and workshop.

AGENTS NOTE
We believe the stone wall running along the perimeter of Long Park, along Barrarck Road, is Grade II Listed, relating to the former infantry barracks with gatehouses dating back to 1794.

LOCATION
Modbury is a picturesque Georgian town situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', and is only about 4 miles from the nearest beach. Receiving worldwide media coverage, it became the first town in Europe to become plastic bag free. There is a good range of eateries, local shops including a butcher, baker, grocers, chemist, delicatessen and a number of gift shops and art galleries. Other amenities include a primary school, health centre, dentist, veterinary surgery, and mobile library. For more comprehensive shopping, Kingsbridge is to the South and Plymouth is about 12 miles to the West. Modbury is also on the main bus route and only about 5.5 miles from the A38. Nearby there are fine cliff top and coastal walks, beaches and coves, with sailing at Salcombe and Newton Ferrers, 18-hole golf courses at Thurlestone and Bigbury and Dartmoor National Park is several miles to the North.

TENURE
Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX
South Hams District Council. Cancil Tax Band D.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Electric heaters.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit Modbury Office.

DIRECTIONS
From our Modbury office turn right and continue along the main street turning right at the top of the hill into Barracks Lane. Turn left into Long Park, and immediately right. The property is located on the right.

AGENTS NOTE
The property is being sold under the instructions of an Executor and Probate.