Detached house for sale in East Portlemouth, Salcombe, Devon TQ8

A beautifully presented, generously proportioned barn conversion offering 5 double bedrooms close to the village of East Portlemouth

Description
Holset Court is a pretty enclave of barns nestled in the South Hams countryside dating back to the late 1800’s which have been sympathetically converted into wonderful, modern homes whilst preserving the charm and character you would expect from barns of this period and The Malthouse is a particularly fine example of this.

Arranged over three floors, the accommodation is spacious and bright throughout and offers flexible, modern family living making it the perfect permanent home, a great lock up and leave or indeed an investment/income stream.

Stepping through the front door into the spacious and welcoming entrance hall immediately sets the tone for what is to come with high ceilings, an abundance of natural light and lovely wood floors.

The ground floor is dedicated to the living accommodation which flows beautifully. The well equipped kitchen / breakfast room is clearly the heart of the home and is arranged around a central island. Integrated with a range of appliances including a microwave, three ovens, a dishwasher and wine cooler this is a wonderfully sociable space, perfect for entertaining.

The fabulous sitting room really does provide the “wow” factor with its dual aspect, feature wood burning stove, vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. French doors with a Juliet balcony provide a wonderful aspect over the courtyard and to the rolling South Hams’ countryside beyond.

The first floor of The Malthouse is dedicated to the principal suite which again is full of character with exposed beams, wooden floors and roof lights, creating a feeling of light and space. This principal suite offers a generous double bedroom, a modern en suite shower room and a study area which could also be used as a dressing room.

The lower ground floor provides a four further double bedrooms, two of which benefit from built-in wardrobes and one of which has an en suite shower room as well as a family bathroom and a utility / laundry room.

Gardens and Grounds
The lower ground floor provides access via a lovely stable door to the outside courtyard are and a decked terrace which is the perfect spot for al fresco dining.
There is also a generous garage and off road parking.

Location
Holset is a wonderfully peaceful hamlet just over half a mile from the sought after village of East Portlemouth, a small coastal village offering a tranquil and rural setting across the water from Salcombe.
Situated on the east bank of the Kingsbridge and Salcombe Estuary, this popular and pretty village is home to stunning golden sandy beaches with hidden coves and rock pools and backed by woodland and coastal paths. Village Farm offers a wonderful farm cafe and the nearby Port Waterhouse, which offers hassle-free boating – moorings and parking.
The nearby Gara Rock Hotel (about a mile) offers a wonderful base from which to explore the rugged coastal path and sandy coves whilst the sailing waters of Salcombe can be reached via the passenger ferry that runs all year round (or water taxi after 5.30pm during High Season).
A school bus service runs from East Portlemouth to Kingsbridge and there are also excellent pubs in the neighbouring villages of East Prawle and South Pool. The stunning waterside town of Salcombe is East Portlemouth’s closest neighbour and is accessible via a short passenger ferry ride available 365 days a year. Salcombe is renowned for its sailing and boating facilities and is located beside one of the loveliest estuaries in the South West, with miles of sheltered water and fine sandy beaches and offers an abundance of independent shops and galleries, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
The larger market town of Kingsbridge is about 9 miles away and the waterfront town of Dartmouth is about 16 miles distant. Both offer primary and secondary schooling as well as a wide range of amenities. The eclectic town of Totnes is also about 19 miles away and offers a mainline rail link to London Paddington (2.5hrs)
Communications links are excellent with access to the M5 motorway at Exeter, via the A38 Devon Expressway also being about 19 miles distant.

Square Footage: 2,888 sq ft



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Additional Info
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage and oil fired central heating.