A 'chocolate box' thatched cottage has hit the market in an enviable waterside setting on the banks of the River Dart.
Smugglers Cottage, a Grade II listed property, is nestled within the picturesque village of Dittisham.
The charming 17th century property, adorned with original features.
Over the years, this idyllic cottage has not only been featured in the works of various artists but also served unique roles in the village's history.
Up until the 18th century, Smugglers Cottage was used as the village coal store and a retreat for fishermen.
While the property has been modernised in recent years, it still retains many of its historical attributes, including exposed beams, slate floors, and original fireplaces.
The ground floor offers a warm and spacious reception hall, a comfortable sitting room with a wood-burning stove, and a family room.
It also hosts a dining room with exposed stone walls, stone flooring, and a fireplace, along with a newly fitted kitchen, well-equipped with modern amenities.
The first floor of the cottage boasts a generous main bedroom, complete with doors opening to a terrace.
Alongside, there are three additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a shower room, offering ample space for a comfortable family life.
Outside, the cottage sits amidst largely woodland gardens filled with mature shrubs and trees.
The garden extends to terraces by the river, offering direct water access.
At low tide, the foreshore doubles up as parking space.
The garden also comprises a stone shed and a two-storey boathouse.
The boathouse presents an opportunity for development, potentially serving as a home office or games room on the first floor, subject to planning.
Dittisham, one of the most sought-after villages in the South Hams, is renowned for its charming mix of cottages and quaint lanes.
The South Hams, where the climate is described as 'uncommonly temperate' is a desirable waterfront location.
The village also hosts several local amenities within walking distance of the cottage, including two pubs, a post office/general store, a waterside café, and a popular sailing club.
Nearby, the vibrant town of Dartmouth, which is about six miles away by road or about 20 minutes by boat, offers a varied selection of shops, galleries, pubs, and restaurants.
Totnes, which has a mainline rail link to London Paddington, lies about eight miles away.
A mainline rail link to London Paddington takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Price: £1.5m
Mark Proctor
Knight Frank Exeter
01392 423111
mark.proctor@knight.frank.com
