Gerston, West Alvington, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7

A beautiful Grade II listed house and guest cottage, situated in glorious grounds and enjoying direct water access to Collapit Creek.

DISTANCES
Kingsbridge 1 mile
Salcombe 4 miles
Bantham Beach 5 miles
A38 12 miles
Totnes Train Station 14 miles

LOWER GROUND FLOOR
- Entrance porch
- Entrance hall
- Cloakroom
- Large study
- 23’ studio/bedroom

GROUND FLOOR
- Kitchen breakfast room
- Utility / boot room
- Dining room
- Vaulted main living room
- Sitting room
- Second kitchen
- En suite bedroom

FIRST FLOOR
- Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom
- Guest bedroom with en suite bathroom

OUTSIDE
- Studio/ Home Office
- Log store/ Workshop
- Double garage
- Direct water access to the Kingsbridge and Salcombe Estuary from Collapit Creek

LOCATION
The setting for South Manor is truly idyllic, being surrounded by South Hams rolling countryside and situated at the top of a private grass lane which in turn leads to the banks of Collapit Creek and the Kingsbridge Estuary. This tranquil haven is conveniently close to both Kingsbridge and Salcombe, and the village of West Alvington which is only about a mile away and offers a church, village hall, public house and primary school. The beautiful and popular waterside market town of Kingsbridge provides a varied selection of independent shops, cafés, delis, pubs and restaurants, two supermarkets, a cinema, a leisure centre with swimming pool, and Kingsbridge Community College, a highly regarded secondary school. Surrounded by rolling countryside and the spectacular South Devon coastline, Kingsbridge provides an ideal base from which to enjoy sailing, walking and a host of other outdoor pursuits. The sheltered estuary offers excellent boating and paddleboarding opportunities, whilst nearby, glorious sandy beaches and the South-West Coast Path are all within easy reach. The popular waterfront towns of Salcombe and Dartmouth, together with the historic market town of Totnes, are all easily accessible, making Kingsbridge an exceptional place from which to enjoy the very best of the South Hams.

A lively calendar of events runs throughout the year, with highlights including the Kingsbridge Food & Music Festival, Fair Week, and the renowned Kingsbridge Show. Regular farmers’ markets, concerts, exhibitions and community events contribute to the town’s welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. Communications are excellent, with the A38 being about 12 miles and the train station at Totnes, which provides a regular service to London in about 2 hrs 40 mins, being about 14 miles.

THE PROPERTY
Gerston is an historic hamlet with origins dating back to the time of William the Conqueror. In 2006 the former manor house and its traditional barns were sympathetically restored and converted to an exceptional standard, with South Manor forming the principal section of the original manor house. This beautiful Grade II listed home offers accommodation arranged over three floors, providing a house and a guest cottage, or, as the current owners use it, one home. At its heart is an impressive sitting room with a high vaulted ceiling and woodburning stove, and a beautiful kitchen / breakfast room which is fitted with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, and which is complemented by an adjoining dining room with exposed stone walls and access to the rear courtyard. In addition, on this floor, is an en suite bedroom and a separate cloakroom. On the lower ground floor is a study with doors leading to the garden, and a generous family room that could readily serve as an additional substantial bedroom. The first floor is dedicated to the principal en suite bedroom. Adjoining the main house is South Manor Cottage, an attractive and selfcontained property that can be seamlessly incorporated into the principal residence if desired or retained as an established holiday cottage generating a useful income. The cottage comprises an entrance hall, a characterful sitting/dining room with an inglenook fireplace, a fitted kitchen, and a spacious first-floor double bedroom and bathroom.

GARDENS
The grounds are a wonderful feature of South Manor with a large, enclosed south facing garden, mainly lawned, with a mature tree lined hedgerow, and a full width pergola covered dining terrace and a courtyard to the rear of the lower ground floor. A grass track, which is shared by neighbouring properties, provides both vehicular and pedestrian access to the banks of the Salcombe and Kingsbridge estuary, a stunning setting which offers a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic and a slipway from which to launch your small boat or dinghy.

A converted barn provides an office / studio and log store to the rear of the main house. In addition, there is a double garage with remote controlled door and pitched roof providing further storage. There is a gravelled parking area for several vehicles.

DIRECTIONS (TQ7 3BN)
At the bottom of Fore Street, proceed up the hill passing the filling station on the left and turn immediately left into Rope Walk. Continue along Rope Walk for about ¾ mile and at the crossroads continue straight ahead for about ¼ mile until reaching the stone pillars at the entrance of the drive. Drive through the stone pillars and the second drive on the left will lead to South Manor.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water and electricity, LPG for gas cooking range, Oil CH, 2 wood burners, under floor heating and private drainage.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: South Hams District Council 01803 861234

Council Tax Band: G

EPC rating: D

Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office: 01392 214222