3 Bedroom Property for Sale in Dittisham

Stunning estuary views over the beautiful River Dart are enjoyed from this detached bungalow set within a delightful established garden of over 0.5 acres. The property would benefit from modernisation and refurbishment.
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Hall. Lounge. Dining Room. Kitchen. 3Bedrooms. Bathroom. Separate WC. Lower Ground Floor Workshop/Store. Garage. Beautiful Gardens with Orchard.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION: Enjoying a wonderful setting and Southerly aspect above the River Dart 'Plowmans' stands centrally within its 0.5 acre plot and enjoys truly magnificent views both across and down the river past the Anchor Stone. The property is of mainly timber construction under a shingle roof and considered to have re-build potential. Whilst oil-fired central heating is installed, the accommodation would certainly benefit from modernisation and refurbishment. The gardens and grounds, which extend to over 0.5 acre (see Plan) are truly delightful and have clearly been established over a number of years by an enthusiastic gardener. In addition to the many mature shrubs and trees, there is an area of orchard in the lower garden, which has a frontage of over 130 ft onto Riverside Road, which is in one of the most sought after areas of this delightful riverside village.

. Dittisham is one of Devon's sought after villages, nestling on the banks of the River Dart, famous for its celebrity status and for its own strain of plums. The Village boasts a good local shop and post office, two inns of character and being right on the river, a very strong sailing club. The naval town of Dartmouth is approximately four miles distant with a wealth of fine restaurants, hotels and public houses. For the sailor, there are a number of marinas plus many boutiques selling designer fashion and all that is required for the going to sea in ships. Dartmouth is famous for the Britannia Royal Naval College and it's many famous sons and of course for the annual sailing regatta held in August. The town has three supermarkets including Marks and Spencers and a major Sainsbury's due to open by the summer.

Enclosed Porch: Glazed front door and window overlooking the rear garden. Quarry tiled floor. Glazed door and side screen opening to:-

Entrance Hallway: Fitted wardrobe cupboard. Central heating radiator. Airing cupboard with factory lagged copper hot water cylinder and slatted linen shelves.

Lounge: A double aspect room with French doors opening onto the sun deck and enjoying stunning river views across and down the River Dart past the Anchor Stone. Tiled fireplace with open grate. Two central heating radiators and skirting radiator. Picture rail.

Dining Room: Double central heating radiator beneath window overlooking the garden to the side of the property. Picture rail. A room divider with fitted cupboards separates this room from:-

Kitchen: Double drainer stainless steel sink unit inset into wide working surface with cupboards beneath and with tiled surround. Ceramic electric hob with extractor hood over and integrated refrigerator beneath, together with space, plumbing and points for washing machine. Eye-level double oven with cupboards above and drawers beneath. Fitted china cupboard and further working surface with further cupboards and drawers beneath. Double central heating radiator. Walk-in larder cupboard.

Bedroom 1: Another double aspect room enjoying stunning views over 'The Ham' and on down the River Dart past the Anchor Stone. Fitted vanity unit with cupboard beneath inset basin. Double central heating radiator.

Bedroom 2: Again enjoying stunning views across the River Dart, this bedroom has two central heating radiators beneath wide window. Built-in wardrobe cupboard and two built-in shelved cupboards.

Bedroom 3: This 'L' shaped bedroom is also double aspect and enjoys a lovely outlook over the gardens to the rear of the property. Central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobe cupboard.

Bathroom: White suite comprising: Cast bath and pedestal washbasin. Heat towel rail. Two windows to rear aspect.

Separate Cloakroom: Also having white suite of low-level WC and hand basin. Window to rear aspect. Ceramic tiled floor.

Lower Ground Floor:

Workshop/Store:21'4" x 11'2" (6.5m x 3.4m). Accessed via a flight of stairs from the main hallway and also having a stable type door opening from the garden, this useful room houses the oil-fired gas boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. There is also a Belfast sink and water heater beneath window overlooking the gardens to the side of the property. Lockable store cupboard. Gardener's WC with high-level suite. The electric meter and safety trip switches are also located in this room.

Outside:

Detached Garage:18'8" x 10'2" (5.7m x 3.1m). widening to 4.9m (16'1") at one end

. where a pedestrian door allows access from the garden. Constructed in timber under a felt roof, an up and over door opens from the driveway, which leads up from the road. A paved area beside the property provides space for additional parking and turning.

Gardens and Grounds: Extending to over 0.5 acres( see Plan), the gardens and grounds are absolutely delightful being gently sloping and enjoying a Southerly aspect. There are lawns to both front and rear with numerous varieties of established shrubs, together with many Spring bulbs and flowers. There is a cold water supply at the rear of the property and a summerhouse in the corner. A small area of orchard has been created in one corner at the front, this area being particularly sheltered and again enjoying some lovely views right across the river. A small greenhouse has been positioned in front of the oil tank, which is well concealed behind some beautiful camellias.

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