Week Dartington, Totnes Guide Price £550,000

Ashburton 6.7 miles approx., Torbay 11 miles approx., Kingsbridge 14.6 miles approx., Dartmouth 15.6 miles approx., Exeter 27.8 miles approx., Plymouth 22.4 miles approx., Newton Abbot 10.6 miles approx. (London Paddington via Totnes Train station approx. 2.45 hours).

The ancient market town of Totnes is 2 miles to the southeast and enjoys a prominent position above the River Dart; the town is one of Devon's gems full of colour and character that stems from a rich cultural historical and archaeological heritage. Totnes devotes itself in equal measures to its arts and crafts, history and architecture, and eco lifestyles. It is the second oldest borough in England and full of facilities including its own hospital, supermarket, interesting range of shops, galleries and good educational facilities, together with riverside walks along the picturesque River Dart. It even has a Norman castle. There is a railway station with links to London Paddington and Waterloo. The A38 is approximately 5 miles with easy access to Exeter and Plymouth.

Situated in the delightful hamlet of Week you will find Hilltop Cottage, originally constructed in the 16th Century and latterly extended and converted from one house into a row of three cottages around the early to mid-17th Century. Today the last property in this small pretty terrace forms a beautiful Grade II listed home of rendered stone rubble and cob construction with a part thatched roof. The house has charm and character by the bucket load and retains many of its period features. Hilltop Cottage has undergone substantial upgrading over its time, done tastefully and in a sympathetic manner with much care and attention to detail. Modern materials and ideas such as solar energy have been woven into the original fabric of the building, allowing for modern living.

Entering through solid wooden door under storm cover, inner hall with original stone flooring. Ground floor bathroom with small bath and shower over. Bespoke solid wooden oak cupboard. Cupboard housing the gas combination boiler. Impressive sitting room with stone surround fireplace and inset woodburner (heating hot water cylinder and one radiator) with a solid oak beam stretching the width with a muntin wooden board partition. Two windows overlooking the country lane with window seat. Plenty of space for a dining table and soft seating and even the baby grand piano. Glazed door into dining area with partially vaulted ceiling, skylight with bespoke solid oak beams and doors with built-in cupboard. Terracotta style tiled floor.

Kitchen with solid built-in wooden cupboards and a bespoke solid wooden worktop. Integrated Smeg oven with four ring Smeg gas hob, double sink and mixer tap and drainer. Inset spotlights and views over the gardens. Space for fridge/freezer and additional storage. Solid oak sliding pocket door from the dining room opens into a ground floor bedroom with oak flooring and built-in wardrobe. Ground floor W.C. with hand wash basin, partially vaulted ceiling with inset spotlights and views over the side garden. A solid spiral staircase leads to the first floor.

Bedroom one with built-in cupboards and storage draws, plenty of space for additional cupboards with front aspect and roof light. Appreciation of the craftsmanship of the cupboards and storage found through this property. Along the landing is a useful linen storage cupboard also housing the loft ladder. Bedroom Two with front aspect and wooden floor and two steps up to a raised platform/sleeping area with built-in storage and ladder leading to a carpeted loft area with velux skylight. There is also the main loft, with light, which is large and boarded. Bathroom with bath and shower over, W.C., hand wash basin with solid bespoke storage cupboards and window overlooking the rear gardens.

The front of the property is bordered with roses and mature planting. There is parking for one vehicle. Detached stone building divided into two with a useful workshops/log storage with electricity. One part of the roof has a Vaultavacia water solar panel which feeds across into the property.

Access through a side gate with hard standing for bin storage and steps lead up to the lawned garden with some mature planting. Offering various areas for alfresco dining enjoying the views across the surrounding countryside. Useful stone storage shed. Further gated side garden with raised beds ideal for growing vegetables or raspberries. Particular feature is the dining room with double doors opening out onto the stone terrace taking in some splendid views across the garden.

There is access to the cellar area from the ground floor bathroom housing the rainwater harvesting tanks with a pump supplying all the toilets in the property. There is also a Raydon outlet in the cellar. Eco credentials offering rainwater harvesting and a small solar panel. Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.

Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage. Mains gas.

Freehold.

Band E.

Energy rating D.

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.

Strictly by telephone appointment through Rendells Estate Agents.

Go past the Dartington Stores and Garage, on the Plymouth road. After about 400 yards, turn right at sign to Week. Keep going over old stone bridge, leaving thatched cottages on right, carry on up the hill and over another ancient stone bridge, after about 100 yards, the Devon Long house, now Postbox Cottages, will be immediately ahead of you. Hilltop Cottage is at the higher end. What3words: stocks.insert.studs