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Marchand Petit - Kingsbridge
94 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PP
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Undoubtedly some of the most spectacular views of the River Avon, Bigbury Bay and the Devon coastline are to be seen from this detached house, situated in a private position in Bantham. Spacious and flexible accommodation with most of the main rooms having these amazing views, this property is one of the few in the West Country presently for sale in such a glorious setting. Joint agent Knight Frank, Exeter.
A well proportioned contemporary home set in beautiful gardens with undoubtedly some of the most spectacular views in the West Country
Thurlestone 1.2 miles Kingsbridge 5 miles Salcombe 7.5 miles (Distances approximate)
SITUATION
The village of Bantham is situated at the mouth of the River Avon in the beautiful South Hams region of Devon, between Bigbury-on-sea and Thurlestone. This area has an abundance of sheltered estuaries providing anchorages, deep water moorings and marinas, making it ideal for sailing. From your doorstep on the River Avon there are wonderful opportunities for cruising westwards to Newton Ferrers, the Plymouth Sound, Fowey and Falmouth, eastwards to Salcombe, Dartmouth and Torbay and southwards France and the Channel Islands. There are a number of glorious walks in the area along the South West Coastal Path and along the banks of the River Avon. Bantham also offers a magnificent sandy beach, reputed to be one of the best surfing beaches on the south Devon coast. There are numerous golf courses in the area including the spectacular 18 hole golf links at Thurlestone. Bantham has an excellent pub, 'The Sloop', and a village shop. The nearby village of Thurlestone has a thriving Post Office/general store, primary school and a 4-star hotel. Further shopping facilities can be found in Kingsbridge approximately five miles to the north-west. Communications are good with the A38 to the north, at Wrangaton, providing dual carriageway access to the cathedral city and county town of Exeter and links to the M5 motorway. There are Intercity rail services from Plymouth and Totnes to London Paddington. In addition, there are regular internal and international flights from Exeter and Plymouth airports.
DESCRIPTION
Longfield is situated in a most incredible position with breathtaking views over the River Avon to Bantham beach, Burgh Island and out to sea. The property dates back to the 1920's and has been constructed of part stone and part block rendered elevations under a delabole slate roof. The house sits in a central plot surrounded by immaculate landscaped gardens which run down to neighbouring fields and the River Avon. The accommodation is laid out over two floors and has been designed so that each of the principal rooms enjoys the magnificent surroundings. The gardens have been primarily laid to lawn, set over a range of level terraces interspersed with borders filled with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. From the bottom of the garden there is a wooden gate which provides access across neighbouring farmland to the banks of the river where there is the opportunity to keep a boat on a buoyed mooring. The arrangement and measurements of the accommodation as it has been used recently can be seen on the floor plans contained within the brochure, however the accommodation can be briefly described as follows;
The property is approached through a pair of stone pillars hung with a pair of attractive nautical-themed oak gates. The driveway, bordered by lawns on either side, terminates with a parking and turning area in front of the garage. From here, slate steps lead down to a stone and oak-framed entrance porch with a gothic-style oak front door opening to:
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL
With oak panels to the walls and a staircase rising to the first floor. CLOAKROOM with wash basin and WC. Doors opening to:
DRAWING ROOM
With a large bay window fitted with two pairs of fully glazed French doors opening on to a terrace which runs the entire length of the property, offering uninterrupted views over the gardens to the river Avon and Bantham beach. Stone fireplace with gas fire inset. Recessed display shelves and cupboards below. An archway leads to:
SITTING ROOM
With views over the gardens to the River Avon and out to sea. Oak panelled walls. Stone fireplace with gas stove inset.
DINING ROOM
With stunning garden and water views. Oak panelled walls, gas burning stove set into a stone fireplace.
LIBRARY/STUDY
Fitted with a range of custom-made oak bookcases with cupboards below. Kitchenette and bar area. Limestone classical flagstone floor. A pair of French doors open onto the gardens, leading to the tennis court.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Limestone flagstone. Range of handmade oak wall and floor mounted units under a quartz work surface. Integral fridge-freezer and dishwasher. Red 4-oven Aga with intergrated electric hobs. Breakfast bar and island unit with quartz work surface. Space inset with American-style fridge-freezer. Two pairs of stable doors provide access to a rear terrace, ideal for outdoor dining. From the breakfast room, fully glazed sliding doors lead to a terrace and seating area in front of the property which enjoys beautiful views over the gardens to the water, providing an ideal space for al fresco dining. This area has an attractive Italian style pergola with electrically operated awnings.
UTILITY ROOM
Fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted cupboards. Stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Oil-fired boiler.
BILLIARD ROOM
With views over the gardens. Recessed display shelves and door to garden. From here, steps lead down to a door which provides access to the:
GUEST ANNEXE
Comprising a recently fitted kitchen with integral fridge, hob, oven and washer dryer, a living room with space for table and chairs. Steps lead up to a DOUBLE BEDROOM and EN SUITE BATHROOM, fitted with a panelled bath and shower over, wash basin and WC.
FIRST FLOOR
From the reception hall, an oak staircase rises to the first floor landing with doors opening to:
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE AND DRESSSING ROOM
With range of hand fitted wardrobes. Stone fireplace. Pair of French doors opening to balcony with stunning views over the gardens to the water. En suite bathroom, fully tiled with under-floor heating. Panelled Jacuzzi-style bath, double-sink vanity unit, heated towel rail, WC and bidet. Integral linen cupboards and access to loft space/airing cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM
Limestone tiled throughout. Walk-in power shower. Heated towel rail, wash basin and WC.
GUEST BEDROOM 1
With views over the gardens to the sea. Integral wardrobe with hanging space and shelving. Vanity unit with wash basin inset.
GUEST BEDROOM 2
With views over the gardens to the sea. Integral wardrobes with hanging space and shelving. Vanity unit with wash basin inset. Stone fireplace.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Limestone tiled throughout. Panelled bath, WC, bidet and wash basin.
STAFF APARTMENT
Situated above the garage, there is a self contained staff apartment which has recently refurbished KITCHEN with integral fridge, oven and hob and washer dryer. and BATHROOM facilities. A SITTING ROOM and DOUBLE BEDROOM. The apartment has the added benefit of its own private garden space however this could easily be incorporated back into the main garden.
A well proportioned contemporary home set in beautiful gardens with undoubtedly some of the most spectacular views in the West Country
Thurlestone 1.2 miles Kingsbridge 5 miles Salcombe 7.5 miles (Distances approximate)
SITUATION
The village of Bantham is situated at the mouth of the River Avon in the beautiful South Hams region of Devon, between Bigbury-on-sea and Thurlestone. This area has an abundance of sheltered estuaries providing anchorages, deep water moorings and marinas, making it ideal for sailing. From your doorstep on the River Avon there are wonderful opportunities for cruising westwards to Newton Ferrers, the Plymouth Sound, Fowey and Falmouth, eastwards to Salcombe, Dartmouth and Torbay and southwards France and the Channel Islands. There are a number of glorious walks in the area along the South West Coastal Path and along the banks of the River Avon. Bantham also offers a magnificent sandy beach, reputed to be one of the best surfing beaches on the south Devon coast. There are numerous golf courses in the area including the spectacular 18 hole golf links at Thurlestone. Bantham has an excellent pub, 'The Sloop', and a village shop. The nearby village of Thurlestone has a thriving Post Office/general store, primary school and a 4-star hotel. Further shopping facilities can be found in Kingsbridge approximately five miles to the north-west. Communications are good with the A38 to the north, at Wrangaton, providing dual carriageway access to the cathedral city and county town of Exeter and links to the M5 motorway. There are Intercity rail services from Plymouth and Totnes to London Paddington. In addition, there are regular internal and international flights from Exeter and Plymouth airports.
DESCRIPTION
Longfield is situated in a most incredible position with breathtaking views over the River Avon to Bantham beach, Burgh Island and out to sea. The property dates back to the 1920's and has been constructed of part stone and part block rendered elevations under a delabole slate roof. The house sits in a central plot surrounded by immaculate landscaped gardens which run down to neighbouring fields and the River Avon. The accommodation is laid out over two floors and has been designed so that each of the principal rooms enjoys the magnificent surroundings. The gardens have been primarily laid to lawn, set over a range of level terraces interspersed with borders filled with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. From the bottom of the garden there is a wooden gate which provides access across neighbouring farmland to the banks of the river where there is the opportunity to keep a boat on a buoyed mooring. The arrangement and measurements of the accommodation as it has been used recently can be seen on the floor plans contained within the brochure, however the accommodation can be briefly described as follows;
The property is approached through a pair of stone pillars hung with a pair of attractive nautical-themed oak gates. The driveway, bordered by lawns on either side, terminates with a parking and turning area in front of the garage. From here, slate steps lead down to a stone and oak-framed entrance porch with a gothic-style oak front door opening to:
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL
With oak panels to the walls and a staircase rising to the first floor. CLOAKROOM with wash basin and WC. Doors opening to:
DRAWING ROOM
With a large bay window fitted with two pairs of fully glazed French doors opening on to a terrace which runs the entire length of the property, offering uninterrupted views over the gardens to the river Avon and Bantham beach. Stone fireplace with gas fire inset. Recessed display shelves and cupboards below. An archway leads to:
SITTING ROOM
With views over the gardens to the River Avon and out to sea. Oak panelled walls. Stone fireplace with gas stove inset.
DINING ROOM
With stunning garden and water views. Oak panelled walls, gas burning stove set into a stone fireplace.
LIBRARY/STUDY
Fitted with a range of custom-made oak bookcases with cupboards below. Kitchenette and bar area. Limestone classical flagstone floor. A pair of French doors open onto the gardens, leading to the tennis court.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Limestone flagstone. Range of handmade oak wall and floor mounted units under a quartz work surface. Integral fridge-freezer and dishwasher. Red 4-oven Aga with intergrated electric hobs. Breakfast bar and island unit with quartz work surface. Space inset with American-style fridge-freezer. Two pairs of stable doors provide access to a rear terrace, ideal for outdoor dining. From the breakfast room, fully glazed sliding doors lead to a terrace and seating area in front of the property which enjoys beautiful views over the gardens to the water, providing an ideal space for al fresco dining. This area has an attractive Italian style pergola with electrically operated awnings.
UTILITY ROOM
Fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted cupboards. Stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Oil-fired boiler.
BILLIARD ROOM
With views over the gardens. Recessed display shelves and door to garden. From here, steps lead down to a door which provides access to the:
GUEST ANNEXE
Comprising a recently fitted kitchen with integral fridge, hob, oven and washer dryer, a living room with space for table and chairs. Steps lead up to a DOUBLE BEDROOM and EN SUITE BATHROOM, fitted with a panelled bath and shower over, wash basin and WC.
FIRST FLOOR
From the reception hall, an oak staircase rises to the first floor landing with doors opening to:
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE AND DRESSSING ROOM
With range of hand fitted wardrobes. Stone fireplace. Pair of French doors opening to balcony with stunning views over the gardens to the water. En suite bathroom, fully tiled with under-floor heating. Panelled Jacuzzi-style bath, double-sink vanity unit, heated towel rail, WC and bidet. Integral linen cupboards and access to loft space/airing cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM
Limestone tiled throughout. Walk-in power shower. Heated towel rail, wash basin and WC.
GUEST BEDROOM 1
With views over the gardens to the sea. Integral wardrobe with hanging space and shelving. Vanity unit with wash basin inset.
GUEST BEDROOM 2
With views over the gardens to the sea. Integral wardrobes with hanging space and shelving. Vanity unit with wash basin inset. Stone fireplace.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Limestone tiled throughout. Panelled bath, WC, bidet and wash basin.
STAFF APARTMENT
Situated above the garage, there is a self contained staff apartment which has recently refurbished KITCHEN with integral fridge, oven and hob and washer dryer. and BATHROOM facilities. A SITTING ROOM and DOUBLE BEDROOM. The apartment has the added benefit of its own private garden space however this could easily be incorporated back into the main garden.
property reference: MAPK42835
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