About this property

A beautifully presented property, cleverly converted from 2 cottages into 1, retaining many original character features. Superb living accommodation and stunning, landscaped garden just a short stroll from Bantham beach.

Description
1 & 2 Kathleen Cottages is a beautifully presented character property cleverly converted from 2 cottages into 1, retaining some original features including exposed stone walls. There are 2 entrance porches', one takes you into a utility room, the second takes you into the sitting room which is the central part of the open plan living accommodation. This is a stunning south facing room that has sliding doors which run the length of the room allowing in plenty of natural light and give stunning views to the rear garden, and open onto the terrace which is a wonderful place to sit and has steps down to the garden. There are also two exposed stone fireplaces (one not currently used) and stairs to the first floor. The kitchen/dining room has a Falcon Range cooker tucked away in a stone recess, floor and wall units with granite worktops, breakfast bar and more than ample space for a large dining table and chairs and access into the utility room. Completing the ground floor is a large study/library, which runs the width of the property and has triple aspect windows and fitted shelving to one wall.

On the first floor is the master bedroom (bed 1) which has French doors opening onto a balcony, an en-suite shower room and stairs up to a dressing room on the second floor. Bed 2 also can also access the balcony and has a dressing room with built-in storage and an en-suite shower room. The 3rd bedroom has built-in storage and views to the front and there is a family bathroom.
The second floor houses the 4th bedroom again with large wardrobe, dormer windows, skylight and access to eaves storage.

The front of the property is bound by a stone wall, planted flower beds and has wrought iron gates opening to the front patio and entrance porches' and has parking for 2 cars.
The rear garden is absolutely stunning, a real gardener's delight, and has a wide variety of well-established trees, shrubs, and plants. There are low stone beds stocked full of shrubs, various paved seating areas throughout the garden all on different levels, a well-maintained lawn and wildlife pond.
There is a home office in the garden with internet access (wi-fi and hard wired), 2 telephone lines and it's own consumer unit for power.

Situation
West Buckland is an unspoilt large hamlet located just inland from the coast and enjoying peace and tranquillity, being away from main road traffic and set within a valley which is protected from the prevailing wind. Nearby are the better-known coastal villages of Thurlestone and Bantham. Thurlestone is renowned for its 18-hole links golf course but also has some fine beaches, a village inn, a shop, church, and a hotel which offers country club facilities to non-residents, including squash courts, swimming pool and a 9-hole golf course. On the other side of West Buckland lies Bantham which is arguably one of the prettiest villages in the South Hams being at the mouth of the River Avon and protected by sand dunes and vast expanses of golden beach. The market town of Kingsbridge is close at hand, as is the famous sailing centre of Salcombe on another delightful South Hams estuary.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Fixtures and Fittings
All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.

Viewing
Very strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit Prime Waterfront & Country House Department 01548 855590.

Directions
From Kingsbridge take the A379 Plymouth road, bearing left at the roundabout. Continue through Churchstow and then at the next roundabout go straight over towards Bantham. Before reaching the village of Bantham turn left at the crossroads signposted Buckland/Thurlestone. Follow this road down the hill and into the village of Buckland, go straight over at the ''Chapel' crossroads, then take the first turn on the right and the property will be found towards the end of the lane on the left-hand side.

Mileage
Kingsbridge 4.2 miles; Salcombe 7.8 miles; Totnes 16.3 miles; A38 Devon Expressway 13 miles; Plymouth 20.6 miles (distances are approximate)