High St. Totnes
2 bed character apartment
Acquired November 2020
Generously sized two double bedroom flat
Located in the heart of Totnes
Stunning views overlooking Totnes castle
Exposed brickwork, skylights and stained glass
The Location
A picturesque market town on the banks of the River Dart, Totnes is steeped in history, which is charmingly seen in it’s wonky cobbled side streets, quaint period buildings and most notably, the magnificent Norman castle overlooking the town and beyond.
Enviably located in the heart of the stunning South Hams, the town is equidistant between Plymouth and Exeter and just a short jaunt to other Devon hotspots including Dartmouth and Dartmoor National Park. Despite its rural surroundings, the town also benefits from being on a direct line to London, taking just over three hours, making it ideal for those looking to get away but remain connected to civilisation.
Aside from these compelling fundamental attributes, Totnes represents something entirely different. Totnes is a community, a conscious, artistic, environmentally and socially aware enclave, home to the UK’s first and only zero waste shop, just one of the many local businesses contributing to a more sustainable future. Long revered as a New Age hub, the world is now quickly catching up with Totnes’ progressive mindset.
Acquired at the outbreak of the covid crisis, it was very clear that the pandemic would drive fundamental changes in working, commuting and geographical dispersion away from cities through to those seeking a radically different way of life. In anticipation of these trends, Totnes was an obvious choice. The acquisition was an investment into the ideals of Totnes as much as the property itself.
The Property
Situated in the heart of Totnes, the property is laid out on the upper floor of a period building containing one other flat on the first floor and a long established stationers on the ground floor.
The property exudes a charm and sense of tranquility that sits in unity with its environment, making clever use of skylights and stained glass to flood light throughout and create a feeling of open space.
Benefitting from a generously sized layout, with two double bedrooms, its large open living space with an exposed brick kitchen enjoys unrivalled views looking out to the iconic Totnes castle.
All lovingly designed with mid-century and Scandinavian furniture, hanging pendant lights and dowsed in greenery, High St. Totnes offers flexibility as either a quaint country bolthole or a an inspirational space to live a fundamentally different way of life.
