About this property

A characterful two bedroom ground floor apartment with generous private front and back gardens to take full advantage of the sun throughout the day. Set in mature communual grounds and woodland, within a short walk of the coastal footpath and the villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo.

The property forms part of a substantial detached stone building, once the badminton court of the historic Membland Hall Estate, which has been divided into eight individual houses and apartments, it is thought, since the 1950s.

The Membland Hall Estate was once owned by the banker, Edward Baring, later Lord Revelstoke. Dating from the late 1800s, the hamlet is mentioned in Pevsner's respected Devon edition of The Buildings of England. Membland was one of the richest estates in Devon prior to the financial crash of 1890-91 but the estate was put on the market in 1895. The Hall passed through various owners until it was demolished in 1928.

Fortunately, most of the minor buildings, including this substantial building, survived, retaining the magnificent architecture that Membland has today.

Close to the coast and only a mile from the waterfront of Newton Ferrers, the hamlet of Membland lies in scattered woodland quietly located in the coastal countryside to the South Western corner of the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Within Newton Ferrers, and its twin, Noss Mayo enjoy a range of amenities which includes two churches, primary school, post office, Cooperative store, butchers, chemists, The Dolphin, The Swan and The Ship pubs and a very active yacht club. There are fine cliff top, river, woodland and coastal walks from the property, and Dartmoor National Park is just a short distance away.
The historic and vibrant city of Plymouth is within easy commuting distance. Its large university has a number of world class faculties and both medical and dental schools. The outstanding Theatre Royal has a national reputation. There is a regular train service to both London and the north, and ferries running to France and Spain.

Entrance to the grounds is strictly by prior appointment. Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Marchand Petit, Newton Ferrers Office. Tel: 01752 873311

Viewing
Entrance to the grounds is strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents, Marchand Petit, Newton Ferrers Office 01752 873311.

Tenure
Leasehold New 999 year lease from 2022 at a peppercorn annual ground rent.

Management & Service Charge
Annual charge covering maintenance of common areas, building insurance, etc apportioned between all dwellings. Appointment for No 3: £1,500.00 per annum (2022)

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Directions
From the A379 in Yealmpton, take the B3186 to Newton Ferrers. After approximately 2 miles, take the left turn to Membland/Noss Mayo. At the bottom of the hill, at the head of the creek, turn hard left and proceed to Membland. Upon reaching the old stone buildings on each side of the road continue through the hamlet and rise up the hill. The property is the last on the left before leaving the hamlet for the coast road.

Mileage
Plymouth City Centre & Waterfront 10 miles, A38 7miles, Mothecombe Beach 3.5 miles (distances
approximate)