Lower Yalberton

A recently renovated four bedroom family home set in a large plot extending to approximatively 1.1 acres with two luxury Shepherd Huts generating a healthy income. The home comprises of a large, open plan kitchen living room, cinema room/snug, ground floor WC and laundry room, three double bedrooms, one single/study and a high quality family bathroom. EPC Band E.

Situation - Lower Yalberton is located between the desirable River Dart village of Stoke Gabriel and the western outskirts of Paignton. There is easy access to recreation and amenities and also highly desirable schooling at Torquay 'Boys and Girls' and Churston Grammar Schools.

Stoke Gabriel is one of the area’s most sought-after villages, being attractive to holidaymakers in the summer, yet having a thriving, year-round, family-friendly community. The village boasts several shops, multiple eateries, two well-attended public houses, post office, and a highly regarded primary school. The quayside serves recreational fisherman and sailors alike. There is also a thriving boating association run by volunteers for members offering sailing, SUPs and kayaking. The bustling Elizabethan town of Totnes is only 4 miles away with a wide range of individual shops and amenities and a main line rail station with direct connections to London Paddington.

The Elizabethan town of Totnes is a short drive away with its many individual shops and a mainline railway station with direct connection to London Paddington.

Description & Accommodation - To the front of the property is a newly constructed timber framed porch with slate tile roof. This space is incredibly useful for putting boots, wellies and coats in before entering the home. Leading on from the boot room is the stunning family sitting/dining room that leads through into the beautiful kitchen. The sitting room is filled with character features including limestone flooring, a large fireplace with wood burner and exposed brick lintel. This room also benefits from a large amount of inbuilt storage. The dining room is open to the main sitting room with ample space for a 8-10 person dining table, a feature exposed stone wall and woodstore within the original fireplace. As with the rest of the home, the kitchen is fitted to a high quality and has a range of base and wall mounted units along with stunning wooden work surfaces, Belfast sink and all of the expected modern integrated appliances. On the lower ground floor is the snug/cinema room. This has bifold doors leading onto the rear terrace, a perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining. Above the bifold doors is a pull-down projector screen, perfect for family film evenings. Situated off of the snug/cinema room is a WC with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer above.

On the first floor are three double bedrooms with the master enjoying an en-suite shower room with mosaic tiles, shower, WC and basin. Bedroom four is a well sized single but is currently being utilised as an office. The family bathroom is again a credit to the owners with a classic yet modern feel to it. There is a large freestanding roll top bath, walk in shower with rainwater shower, mosaic tiles, basin, WC, shelving and character beams.

Agents Note - The windows at the property have all recently been replaced and come with a transferrable warranty. The boiler is also a recent replacement with 4 years remaining on the warranty.

Outside - To the front of the property is a gravelled driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the bespoke Oak Framed garage with separate car port.

The garden extends around to the side and rear of the cottage with paved terrace area. From the side garden, which affords attractive rural views, a gate leads down into a valley with a paddock extending to approximately 1 acre. This leads down to a stream which is the boundary of the property.

Services - Oil fired central heating, mains electricity, water & private drainage.

Local Authority - Torbay District Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3DR. Tel: E-mail:

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags Totnes office Tel:

Directions - From Totnes take the A385 signed for Paignton. Upon reaching Collaton St Mary, turn right at the Parkers Arms Pub. Proceed for about 1 mile, taking a left turn signed for Yalberton. Proceed along this lane, passing Yalberton Farmhouse and into the valley where the road climbs uphill, whereupon a sharp turning to the right will be seen (Lower Yalberton Road). Continue along here for about 200m and the parking for Hillside will be found on the right-hand side.



Marketed by: Stags, Totnes