About this property

A stunning and stylishly presented renovated courtyard cottage, set within a substantial country house in a delightful rural location, surrounded by approx. 20 acres of beautiful grounds. The property benefits from allocated parking and use of communal facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a tennis court—all just a short drive from the picturesque riverside town of Dartmouth.

A Beautifully Renovated Courtyard Cottage in Idyllic Country Grounds.

Situated in the heart of the South Hams countryside, 12 Sheplegh Court is a stylishly presented and beautifully renovated cottage forming part of a substantial period country house, set within approximately 20 acres of glorious communal grounds. Located near the village of Blackawton, this elegant home enjoys a tranquil rural setting with access to superb shared facilities and is ideal as a permanent residence, holiday retreat, or investment.

Sheplegh Court occupies the site of a former monastery and was thoughtfully converted into a range of unique apartments and cottages during the 1980s. The property sits in wonderfully maintained grounds that include sweeping lawns, mature woodland, a heated outdoor swimming pool, and a tennis court. Residents also benefit from a range of indoor communal facilities, including a heated swimming pool, sauna, snooker room, and laundry.

The property is set within an attractive courtyard and is arranged over two floors. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious and inviting sitting room, complete with a characterful feature wood burner. The smart, well-equipped kitchen / dining room offers a comprehensive range of fitted base and wall units with integrated appliances, providing both style and functionality. A separate study or home office adds further flexibility for modern living.

On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys the comfort of an en suite shower room, while the second bedroom is served by a contemporary family bathroom with a jet spa bath, all presented to a high standard.

There is an allocated parking space with EV charging point and further guest parking available, ensuring convenience for both residents and visitors.

This charming cottage has been extensively renovated throughout and now benefits from heat pump air conditioning which cools in the summer and heats in the winter and a new ‘stable’ style insulated composite double glazed front door.

Blackawton has a strong community with a highly regarded primary school, church and a public house. Dartmouth, is the closest larger town, providing a good range of shopping and marina facilities and lies at the mouth of the spectacular River Dart, famous as a sailing centre and home to Britannia Royal Naval College. The market town of Totnes has mainline railway links to London (approx 3 hours) lies approx 9 miles to the north. Situated a short distance from both Dartmouth Golf & Country Club and Woodlands Leisure Park.

Services
Mains electricity. Private water supply. Private drainage. Electric heating

Tenure
Leasehold - 999 years from Jan 1988

Service Charge
£4081.44 p.a.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Marchand Petit, Dartmouth. Telephone: 01803 839190

Fixtures Fittings
All items in the written text of these sales particulars are included in the sale. Other items are expressly excluded, regardless of inclusion in any photograph. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory working order