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About
Offered for sale with no onward chain is this nicely presented semi-detached cottage, sitting in a tucked away location in the heart of the village of Lutton.
The property boasts a nicely sized rear garden, two well proportioned bedrooms and modern kitchen and bathroom fittings - making it an ideal first home or buy to let investment.
Description Approaching the property from the front, 4 Hillside can be found within a courtyard of just five properties and is nicely located in a corner position and enjoys countryside views from the rear garden.
There is access to the side of the property which is shared with two neighbouring cottages.
Upon entry into the home you are immediately greeted by a nicely proportioned lounge and dining area which spans the entire ground floor of the original cottage.
This room enjoys a feature stone fireplace with wood burner, attractive tiled flooring with underfloor heating and the stairs to the first floor are set in the corner of the room.
An opening leads through to the rear portion of the cottage which is a modern extension and includes the kitchen and shower room which are both in excellent condition.
The kitchen comprises a range of base units, has a Belfast sink and a fitted extractor fan, and provides spaces for free-standing oven, washing machine and a fridge.
There is a door from the kitchen leading out to the rear garden. The shower room benefits from modern fittings and includes a walk-in shower, toilet and basin.
On the first floor a small landing area gives access to two bedrooms, including a nicely sized double room at the front and a smaller bedroom at the rear.
Exiting the property from the rear, steps lead to a private area of garden which is laid to lawn and leads to a shared path.
Just beyond the initial garden is another area of garden owned by 4 Hillside, which is also laid to lawn.
A portion of the garden could quite easily be fenced for privacy and there is also a useful outbuilding for storage.
Situation Located in the centre of the sought-after village of Lutton, 4 Hillside enjoys a delightful situation surrounded by countryside and the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor National Park.
Lutton lies between the towns of Ivybridge and Plympton, both of which being just a short drive away and providing a vast array of local amenities, whether that be in Ivybridge’s Glanvilles Mill shopping centre or Plympton’s Ridgeway shopping centre.
A bus service operated through Lutton, connecting the village with Plympton and Plymouth City Centre.
There are also two popular primary schools in the neighbouring villages, including Cornwood CofE Primary School and Sparkwell Allsaints Primary School.
Ivybridge Community College is the closest secondary school and provides a bus service to and from Lutton for its pupils.
Services & outgoings We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Electric underfloor heating.
Council Tax: South Hams District Council - Band B Directions What3words:///whites.cookie.turkey Additional information Broadband: Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps.
(Ofcom) Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).
Value & comps
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