About this property

Overlooking the wooded fringe of the River Yealm, 12 Riverside Road East is a cottage of immense charm and character, where it is easy to sit and watch life on the water unfold. With the added advantage of an adaptable studio in the lower section of the rear garden, this 3 bedroom cottage is full of light and tantalising water views from different vantage points in both the property and the garden.

This cottage greets you immediately with a warm welcome as you enter the spacious open plan sitting and dining area with beautiful views over the creek. Enjoying the best of both worlds, offering a cosy sitting area with wood burner set in an Inglenook fireplace as well a more contemporary feel in the extended kitchen, flooded with natural light from the triple glazed roof. The clean contemporary lines of the fitted kitchen include Neff integrated appliances, a light and bright living area with breakfast bar, a laundry cupboard and downstairs cloakroom complete the downstairs accommodation. Upstairs the original features continue along with beautiful estuary views which can be admired from the window seating while enjoying a good book, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the interior of this fabulous cottage.

The rear gardens offer two different entertaining and relaxing spaces, with a Mediterranean style sun terrace in front of the studio which has twin glazed French doors, light and power. A secluded lawn with raised sun deck and timber shed in the higher section, enjoying village views across the water to Noss Mayo. As you meander through the garden you are drawn to the arch seat to sit and enjoy the view whilst perhaps taking in morning coffee.

A public slipway across the road gives immediate access to the water and foreshore and a possible dinghy mooring (subject to consent from the Harbour Authority) with easy access from slipway to kayak/ paddle board rack on Quay with spaces- (apply to the Parish Council). There is public parking space on Riverside Road East leading down to the slipway and also unrestricted public parking a very short walk away on Church Park Road where the footpath leads to Riverside Road East.

Lifestyle
Newton Ferrers lies on the northern slope of the beautiful estuary of the River Yealm within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village, together with the adjoining community in Noss Mayo, enjoy a range of amenities which include two churches, primary school, post office, Cooperative store, chemists, a thriving Café/Deli at The Green, The Dolphin, The Swan and The Ship pubs and an active yacht club. Fine cliff top, river, woodland and coastal walks lead from the village, on part of the South West Coast Path. The River Yealm, with its deep water moorings, is a yachting haven for all things related to river water sports and leisure activities, offering an idyllic family lifestyle.

The historic and vibrant city of Plymouth is within easy commuting distance.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Fibre broadband is connected.

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

COUNCIL TAX
Band F

TENURE
Freehold with full vacant possession upon completion.

Directions
From Plymouth, take the A379 towards Kingsbridge, turn right onto the B3186 signposted Newton Ferrers. On entering the village, passing Marchand Petit's office, follow this road around down to the centre of the village, keeping the church on your right-hand side. At the Co-Op stores turn left down Newton Hill. 12 Riverside Road East is located along the waterside road on the left, at the bottom of Newton Hill, with public parking on the right hand side in front of 12 before the public slipway. Alternatively, park near the war memorial and enjoy the stroll along past The Dolphin Inn and Yacht Club.