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Full Details for 2 Bedroom Maisonette for sale in Totnes, TQ9 :
BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED MAISONETTE WITHIN AN HISTORIC GRADE 11 LISTED FORMER MERCHANT'S HOUSE, OFFERING A WEALTH OF CHARACTER, IN A MUCH SOUGHT AFTER TOWN CENTRE POSITION.
DESCRIPTION
35AHigh Street is a charming two bedroom maisonette in the famous Butterwalk. Arranged over the first and second floors, this fine old building could date from the 16th century and has a slate hung front elevation, typical of the historic architecture of the area. The carefully restored interior has many high quality moulded beams and other fascinating features, but this is a great example of a property with abundant character that blends with all of comforts for modern-day living. There is gas central heating, a well-appointed kitchen and plenty of cupboard storage.To conclude: 35A High Street is a very special property. A unique maisonette in a building of great antiquity and distinction, occupying a much sought after location in the centre of Totnes
SITUATION
35A High Street is situated in the famous Butterwalk, a colonnade of important ancient properties, mostly Elizabethan, in Totnes High Street. The maisonette enjoys a lovely front aspect view of the market and main-street which offers all of the interest, diversity and colour one would expect from this celebrated South Hams country town. There is a superb range of small shops, restaurants, cafes and art galleries, together with excellent educational provision. The Dartington Trust campus is a little over two miles and is a recognised centre for the performing arts. The beautiful South Devon coast is a short motoring distance and Totnes also benefits from a main line railway station.
ACCOMMODATION
Front door to shared lobby with fine solid oak inner door to small hall with quarry tiled floor, cupboard housing electric meters, exposed beams and stairs to first floor:
KITCHEN AREA
Rear aspect window with oak sills. Fascinating early stone fireplace, the recess providing plumbing for a small washing machine. Fitted with wall and base units, display cabinets, worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset sink with mixer taps, appliance space and gas cooker point and extractor unit. Spotlights. The kitchen opens into the:
DINING/ BREAKFAST AREA
Built in storage cupboard. Uplighting, radiator and oak framed glazed screen. Fine oak door to:
SITTING ROOM
Superb front aspect room overlooking the lively High Street and Market. Fine oak moulded beams, mostly Elizibethan mixed with more modern carefully crafted joinery. Built-in oak bookcase and shelving, uplighting, radiator and TV point. Stairs from Kitchen/Dining Area with beams and cupboard to First Floor:
LANDING
Extensive built-in cupboards, wall shelves, small roof storage space, velux window and doors to:
BEDROOM 1
Lovely front aspect room with similar view to Sitting Room. Exposed roof beams, built-in wardrobes with hand-painted floral decoration, spotlights and radiator.
BEDROOM 2
Exposed roof beams, uplighting, velux window and radiator.
BATHROOM
Part tiled and fitted with light-coloured suite, comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC. Oak shelving and cupboard housing gas fired combination boiler for central heating and hot water. Heated towel rail and air vent.
NOTE OF INTEREST
The historical definition of a Butterwalk is a covered/semi-protected market area for the sale of dairy products. Mostly dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, with long colonades supported by stone colums, good examples of Butterwalk's are to be found in Totnes (below this property) and nearby Dartmouth.
DESCRIPTION
35AHigh Street is a charming two bedroom maisonette in the famous Butterwalk. Arranged over the first and second floors, this fine old building could date from the 16th century and has a slate hung front elevation, typical of the historic architecture of the area. The carefully restored interior has many high quality moulded beams and other fascinating features, but this is a great example of a property with abundant character that blends with all of comforts for modern-day living. There is gas central heating, a well-appointed kitchen and plenty of cupboard storage.To conclude: 35A High Street is a very special property. A unique maisonette in a building of great antiquity and distinction, occupying a much sought after location in the centre of Totnes
SITUATION
35A High Street is situated in the famous Butterwalk, a colonnade of important ancient properties, mostly Elizabethan, in Totnes High Street. The maisonette enjoys a lovely front aspect view of the market and main-street which offers all of the interest, diversity and colour one would expect from this celebrated South Hams country town. There is a superb range of small shops, restaurants, cafes and art galleries, together with excellent educational provision. The Dartington Trust campus is a little over two miles and is a recognised centre for the performing arts. The beautiful South Devon coast is a short motoring distance and Totnes also benefits from a main line railway station.
ACCOMMODATION
Front door to shared lobby with fine solid oak inner door to small hall with quarry tiled floor, cupboard housing electric meters, exposed beams and stairs to first floor:
KITCHEN AREA
Rear aspect window with oak sills. Fascinating early stone fireplace, the recess providing plumbing for a small washing machine. Fitted with wall and base units, display cabinets, worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset sink with mixer taps, appliance space and gas cooker point and extractor unit. Spotlights. The kitchen opens into the:
DINING/ BREAKFAST AREA
Built in storage cupboard. Uplighting, radiator and oak framed glazed screen. Fine oak door to:
SITTING ROOM
Superb front aspect room overlooking the lively High Street and Market. Fine oak moulded beams, mostly Elizibethan mixed with more modern carefully crafted joinery. Built-in oak bookcase and shelving, uplighting, radiator and TV point. Stairs from Kitchen/Dining Area with beams and cupboard to First Floor:
LANDING
Extensive built-in cupboards, wall shelves, small roof storage space, velux window and doors to:
BEDROOM 1
Lovely front aspect room with similar view to Sitting Room. Exposed roof beams, built-in wardrobes with hand-painted floral decoration, spotlights and radiator.
BEDROOM 2
Exposed roof beams, uplighting, velux window and radiator.
BATHROOM
Part tiled and fitted with light-coloured suite, comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC. Oak shelving and cupboard housing gas fired combination boiler for central heating and hot water. Heated towel rail and air vent.
NOTE OF INTEREST
The historical definition of a Butterwalk is a covered/semi-protected market area for the sale of dairy products. Mostly dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, with long colonades supported by stone colums, good examples of Butterwalk's are to be found in Totnes (below this property) and nearby Dartmouth.