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LOT 111
LOCATION
The world renowned village of Dartington lies
just to the north west of Totnes and in the
much sought after South Hams. The former
Youth Hostel and warden's cottage are situated
in a tucked way rural location and lie just 0.2
miles to the north of Lownard Cross on the
A385.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a detached former
Youth Hostel and a detached Warden's cottage
currently arranged as ancillary communal
hostel accommodation on the ground fl oor and
residential accommodation on the fi rst fl oor.
In all the site extends to c. 0.72 acres/0.29ha
comprising the plot for the Youth Hostel and
Warden's cottage and an area of woodland.
ACCOMMODATION
Youth Hostel Communal covered internal
porch area to all rooms: Room 1 ­ door to
hallway with access to a Shower room with
utility area, washroom with two WCs, washbasin
and shower. Sleeping compartment arranged
for beds/bunk beds with washbasin. Rooms
2, 3 and 4 are all of similar size and layout
providing an area for beds/bunk beds and a
washbasin. Room 5 provides a boiler room,
washroom with two WCs, washbasin and
shower and separate sleeping compartment
arranged for beds/bunk beds.
Outside there is open space and an area laid
to gravel for parking. The Youth Hostel has
separate vehicle access from the adjoining
country lane.
Wardens Cottage
Ground Floor
generally open plan (with some
restricted headroom), utility room, reception
area, kitchen, cloakroom with wc and stairs to
fi rst fl oor which is built into the roof space and
provides, bedroom, bathroom, landing and
lounge.
NOTE
The photographs show general views of the
land/property and the plan is for identifi cation
purposes only. Measurements are for general
guidance purposes and have been provided
by Centre Line Surveys; interested parties must
make and rely upon their own measurements.
AUCTIONEERS NOTE
The Auctioneer reserves the right to offer lots
111, 112 and 113 as one lot. Please make
enquires off the Auctioneer for the guide price.
TENURE
Freehold
PLANNING
Interested Parties are referred to South Hams
District Council (www.southhams.gov.uk or
01803 861234) and in particular to application
14/1608/132/CU which has permission for
"Change of use of wardens accommodation to
a live work unit (Sui Generis)" and application
14/1607/13/CU which has permission for
"Change of use from wardens accommodation
to a residential dwelling."
ENVIRONMENTAL
The property is recorded to be in a 3a fl ood
zone and has a past history of fl ooding.
Interested Parties are referred to the Legal Pack
for further information.
EPC
Energy Effi ciency Rating ­ Youth Hostel D -
Non Domestic Building
Energy Effi ciency Rating ­ Warden's Cottage G
VIEWING
Totnes Fulfords. Tel: 01803 864112
Email: totnes@fulfords.co.uk
LAND AT LOWNARD, FORMER YOUTH HOSTEL
AND WARDENS COTTAGE, DARTINGTON, TOTNES TQ9 6JU
GUIDE PRICE: £195,000+
ON THE INSTRUCTIONS
OF DARTINGTON
Former Youth Hostel, Land & Warden's cottage c.0.72 acres/0.29ha. PP for Residential or Live Work use.
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