40 Friday, April 21, 2017


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 Property FOCUS www.latesthomes.co.uk


Enormous, charming, character cottage with self-contained accommodation


   


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  


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 


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THE ARCHES is a beautifully presented period property in an enviable central village location, brimming with character and charm and combining modern day appliances and conveniences. The property provides well-appointed and well-proportioned accommodation of exceptional character, with the additional benefit of income potential from the Guest accommodation. Located in the heart of the village of Slapton, which is considered to be one of the prettiest and most desirable coastal villages in the South Hams, almost mid-way between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. It has a thriving local community, with two excellent pubs (both with restaurants), a well-stocked general store, village hall, chapel, 13th Century Church and historic monastic tower. The village is just a few minutes’ walk from the unspoilt two-mile stretch of Slapton Sands beaches, alongside the internationally famous


Slapton Ley Nature Reserve with its extensive lake, woodland walks and Field Studies Centre and the surrounding area is known for its spectacular natural beauty.


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 


   


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The Arches is approached through a pedestrian wrought iron gate set between stone pillars, and across a paved and gravelled front courtyard to a pillared storm porch. To the right of the hallway is a delightful sitting room with character beamed ceiling and wood burner set into an Inglenook style stone fireplace which is very much a feature of the room. There are also French doors to the front terrace. From the sitting room, and across the hallway is an attractive dining room which also boasts a feature stone fireplace, beamed ceiling, and built in floor to ceiling storage cupboards to one wall. Next to the dining room, and very much the heart of the house, is the superbly fitted dual aspect family kitchen/breakfast room, which has been well equipped with an extensive range of quality bespoke solid oak units, with polished marble work surfaces and tiled splash backs. Centre stage is a baby blue Aga set into a feature stone recess. There are also quality integral appliances such as a Neff induction hob with matching built in double oven, and AEG dishwasher, space for a fridge freezer, and walk in shelved pantry, as well as ample space for table and chairs. At the end of the hallway, and with access to the garden and parking area, is a bespoke conservatory.


On the first floor are three good sized bedrooms, with the dual aspect master bedroom having a range of built in wardrobes, and being located next to the generous and a well-appointed bathroom which is fully tiled, with a Mira shower over the bath. At the other end of the character landing is a part tiled shower room.


To the rear of the property and tucked away in a private corner of the garden lies a self-contained annexe/guest holiday accommodation. Arranged on one level and with an open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen together with a good sized bedroom and shower room this is again beautifully presented throughout and ideal for lucrative holiday letting or for ancillary permanent accommodation.


A paved driveway alongside the house provides ample parking space for numerous cars and access to a substantial double garage above which is yet further accommodation by way of a self- contained studio office. This provides open-plan living accommodation with a kitchenette and separate well-appointed shower room.


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Beyond the driveway, and also accessed from the conservatory, is an attractive part walled garden, which is private, sheltered, and has a lawned area with shrub borders, and climbing plants including a grape vine over a timber pergola and a further raised paved terrace. For further information or to arrange an appointment to view The Arches, with a guide price of £679,000 contact the Stags, Kingsbridge team on 01548 853131 or visit the website www.stags.co.uk


Compulsory money protection for all letting agents on its way


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AFTER two years of campaigning by ARLA the Government have just confirmed that they will be introducing compulsory money protection and it will become mandatory for all agents to offer this greater level of protection for landlords and tenants.


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Tenants and landlords who currently use ARLA agents already benefit from compulsory money protection and ARLA have campaigned tirelessly that this should apply to all letting agents. Andrew Luxton MRICS FARLA, Partner in charge of Stags Residential Lettings Department confirms that this will further provide safeguards to landlords and tenants, in the event that agents misappropriate their money. We constantly hear press regarding “rogue landlords” but there are many examples of rogue agents who are not part of any professional body and do not offer any protection in the event of landlords or tenants funds being misappropriated. Andrew Luxton confirms that it is a significant step forward in regulating the letting industry and ensure that rogue agents are driven out and the quicker that this law comes in to force the better. If you require further information as to the benefits of using an ARLA agent then contact your local Stags office or visit the website on stags.co.uk


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