About this property

A substantial detached family house with potential to modernise. Beautifully landscaped, large mature gardens. Elevated position with fabulous rural outlook. Highly regarded cul-de-sac of individual properties on the edge of the hamlet of Membland within a mile of the beautiful unspoilt National Trust coastline and the Yealm Estuary. Integral Double Garage

Situated in a highly regarded cul-de-sac of individual properties on the edge of the hamlet of Membland within a mile of the beautiful unspoilt National Trust coastline and the Yealm Estuary. Historically Membland was created by the banker Edward Baring, later Lord Revelstoke, who developed a large Victorian estate in this beautiful country setting creating a hamlet of great historical beauty.

4 Perches Close is a detached family house which was built in the 1980's and has remained in the same ownership for many years, there is potential to modernise, subject to any necessary consents being obtained. The house sits in an elevated position in the centre of its plot with a very attractive large garden, affording the property considerable privacy. Approached by a long, gently sloping, drive with lawn to the side. From the entrance hall, there is access to the integral double garage. A large paved parking area in front of the garage provides ample room for parking.

The property is arranged over multiple levels creating a very versatile property with wonderful countryside views. The spacious sitting room enjoys views over surrounding countryside and the galleried dining hall sits above. To the rear of the property overlooking the attractively landscaped rear garden is the kitchen, conservatory and garden room. Stairs give access to the study/bedroom 5.

The principal bedroom suite enjoys far reaching countryside views and generous ensuite facilities. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside the extensive, rear garden is laid to lawn and has been beautifully landscaped and meticulously cared for over many years creating a garden of year round interest with well stocked borders, patio areas, a pond as well as mature shrubs and trees. There is an exceptionally useful garden shed and well positioned summer house to enjoy the garden. At the top of the garden are pedestrian gates providing access to the country lane that leads through the hamlet of Membland to the coastal footpath or the short walk down the hill to Bridgend, the Yealm Estuary and village of Newton Ferrers.

The facilities of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo lie within a mile and here you will find a Post Office and general stores, pharmacist, yacht club, and three pubs, two of which have restaurants, together with slipways and quayside areas, and deep water moorings. The area designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with much owned by the National Trust. There are excellent walks, especially along the South West Coast Path, with breathtaking views of the English Channel and Plymouth Sound.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. EPC Rating - E

South Hams District Council - Council Tax Band G

VIEWING
Very strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit (Newton Ferrers office). Tel 01752 873311.

Directions
From the A379 between Plymouth and Modbury at Yealmpton take the B3186 to Newton Ferrers. Immediately after passing Marchand Petit's office bear left down the hill to Bridgend and then at the head of the tidal creek, where the road bears hard right, continue straight on in the direction of Membland rising up the hill into the hamlet and Perches Close will found on the right. The property will be found a short distance along on the left hand side.

Mileage
A38 9 miles, Dartmoor National Park 11 miles, Plymouth 11 miles (distances approximate)