Compton, Marldon, Paignton

A substantial property set in a most wonderful rural location within a charming castle hamlet and short distance from the English Riviera. EPC Band: D

SITUATION
The property is located in Compton, a charming rural hamlet in the South Hams which showcases the historic Compton Castle with the property enjoying views to the stunning National Trust grounds. Combining serene countryside with a an accessible location, Compton a short distance from the Bickley Mill Inn country pub and less than a mile from the village of Marldon, the delightful Devon village full of history and character. There are two good pubs, shops and a beautiful church. The village is popular with families because of the highly regarded primary school.

Torbay and its major towns of the bay, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, collectively known as the English Riviera, are a short distance away and provide a more comprehensive range of shopping, educational, recreational and sporting facilities. Torquay harbour, with its large marina, palm trees and subtropical gardens, elegant Georgian terraces, plus a myriad of bars and restaurants (one with Michelin-starred cuisine), remains one of the most attractive areas in the bay.

The highly regarded Grammar Schools of Torquay Boys and Girls are within a 10 minute' drive while Churston Ferrers Grammar School is 20 minute' drive. If travelling and commuting are important to you, South Devon has a comprehensive rail network accessed at the mainline railway station in either Totnes or Newton Abbot with rapid regular rail links to London Paddington. Access to the motorway network is also very easy from the property with the A380 being a short drive away leading to the M5 at Exeter and beyond.

DESCRIPTION
Ellerslie is a delightful detached property set in a superb rural, yet accessible location offering a fine balance between country living with easy access to local amenities. The property offers extensive accommodation amassing to over 2,000sqft which includes three double bedrooms coupled with ample reception space incorporated with an ample kitchen/breakfast room. Not only does the property enjoy versatile space internally, externally the property enjoys an ample plot with mature gardens and parking. The front of the property faces a National Trust Orchard, which extends down to Compton Castle, the ancestral home of sir Humphrey Gilbert, also owned by the NT.

ACCOMMODATION
On the ground floor of the property there are two reception rooms, currently configured to create a separate sitting and dining room. Both enjoys pleasant views towards the nearby Compton Castle's grounds, while the sitting room offers an electric fireplace providing a centre point for the room.

Towards the rear of the property is the kitchen/breakfast room, with a range of wall and base units with an integral electric oven and space for further appliances. One of the three double bedrooms are situated on the ground floor with a delightful outlook across the properties rear garden, while benefitting from built in storage. From the hallway is access to the family bathroom, comprising a corner bath, separate shower and a wash basin in addition to the bathroom is a separate WC. There is also access to the lower ground floor garage.

The first floor features the properties principal bedrooms, with the master bedroom situated to the West of the property featuring built in storage and access into the eaves. Servicing both these bedrooms is a bathroom with a corner bath with a shower overhead and a wash basin while a separate WC is accessed via the landing.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is parking for a few cars and access into the properties garage. Steps lead to the front door of the property while a pretty front garden laid to lawn with a range of mature shrubs.

To the rear of the property is a delightful terraced garden, with ample level lawn area combined with patio to provide a wonderful atmosphere for outside seating or dining. The garden continues to an orchard with a collection of fruit trees including apple, plum, cherry and damson trees. There are further beds suitable for vegetables and herbs.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage, plus surplus from the solar PV panels. Oil fired central heating. Air filtration system. Ultrafast broadband available to the property. Viewers are advised that Offcom indicates that mobile reception is limited in this area.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. E-mail: [email protected].

DIRECTIONS
From the A380, exit at Marldon and take the third exit off the roundabout onto Vicarage Hill. Continue out of the village for a mile dropping down the hill and into the hamlet of Compton, on arriving in the village proceed straight at the T junction towards Compton castle where the entrance to the property can be found on the right-hand side after 75 yards.

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