Little Coastguards Cottage, Wembury, PL9 0EJ
Little Coastguards Cottage, Wembury, PL9 0EJ
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Key features
Guide Price: *
£295,000
Fees apply
Buyer's fee:£3,600
All fees include VAT at 20%
Holding Deposit: *£1,400
*Only charged if you are the successful buyer and goes towards the purchase price
Auction Type:
Traditional
Sold for:
£325,000Bid history
16 bidsN
31/10/2023 14:16:24 - £325,000
B
31/10/2023 14:15:43 - £323,000
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31/10/2023 14:11:24 - £321,000
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Little Coastguards Cottage is a unique and interesting detached Victorian stone built property, within about 1/2 an acre of partially walled garden adjacent to four terraced former coastguard cottages. The Auction will commence on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 and close on Tuesday 31st October 2023.
Luscombe Maye are delighted to bring to the market Little Coastguards Cottage, located in a sheltered position overlooking the deep water Pool of the River Yealm. The views from the grounds are arguably the best panoramic views of the river enjoyed by any property on the Yealm.
The property is only accessible by boat with the potential to re-instate a footpath.
The single roomed cottage is accessed through an entrance porch that leads to an open plan living room with flag stone floor and windows to the front and rear of the property. A hatch gives access via a ladder to an attic space with roof sky light providing ample room for a double bed. There is a basic bathroom facility provided in a detached timber shed with a liquid petroleum gas water heater.
The grounds are partially walled and amount to approximately 1/2 an acre, originally the vegetable gardens serving the Coastguard cottages, its sheltered aspect was perfect for supplying food for a number of families. There are countless vantage points to enjoy the outstanding views of the River Yealm to the villages of Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo, and Dartmoor beyond. To the north side of the garden is a timber storage shed.
The property owns its own private stone fronted quayside, with slipway and ample space for dinghies etc. There is the potential for an outhaul (subject to Licence from the River Yealm Harbour Authority) and deep water mooring (subject to availability from the Harbour Master).
The villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo boast three superb pubs serving food, a thriving Yacht Clun, shops including a general store, Post Office and pharmacy. There is also a thriving Junior School and each village has a beautiful church on their upper slopes.
Services The property is connected to a shared septic tank. Mains electricity and water are located nearby (subject to connection charges).
Local Authority South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5NE. The property is currently council tax exempt.
Tenure Freehold with full vacant possession upon completion. No onward chain. The property will be required to be registered at completion.
Summary
- Auction end
- 31st Oct at 14:21
- Property type
- Residential
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Council tax band
- N/A
Summary
- Auction end
- 31st Oct at 14:21
- Property type
- Residential
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Council tax band
- N/A
This property is being sold by:

Luscombe Maye - Newton Ferrers
01752 872417
Newton Hill, Newton Ferrers PL8 1AA
†Traditional auction
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* Pricing Information
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