Description

*WATERSIDE RESIDENCE* A very PRIVATE and SECLUDED high-class residence sat beside the Teign River with uninterrupted WATER/countryside VIEWS and circa 11 ACRES. Over 5100 SQ FT of accommodation including ANNEXE, business suite and PLANNING PERMISSION for a detached lodge. Walking distance to SUPERB village AMENITIES.

Tides Reach was architecturally designed and built with local quarry stone in 1996 by the current owner. Being set at the end of a private driveway, the discrete location offers a great deal of privacy and peace and quiet. The overall appearance is one of a ‘Beverly Hills’ style with the feeling of elegance and grandeur, while maintaining modesty and simplicity in design. All principal rooms have plentiful floor to ceiling glass windows and doors bringing the superb rolling lawns and water views in. With the long, deep external overhangs of the eaves on the south side of the property, the area offers an extensive veranda that is perfect for alfresco dining whilst shading from the summer sun or staying dry if a rain shower moves in. The views from the veranda, across the lawns, over the Estuary and onto rolling countryside beyond are simply breath-taking.

The property is currently set out as a four-bedroom family home with an east wing offering a self-contained one-bedroom apartment, and the west wing as a commercial business suite with three rooms and a bathroom. One could keep the layout as it as it is or simply open up both adjoining wings to have one substantial residence. The current owner has, in recent years, obtained planning permission (TDC - 20/01624/HOU and 21/01455/VAR) to erect a detached one bedroom annexe within the grounds, with matching stone façade and far reaching views, for ancillary purposes.

Once you step into the entrance hall you are immediately wowed by the size, the sleek ceramic floor tiles and bifurcated staircase leading up to the galleried landing above. The ground floor accommodation comprises of an impressive sitting room with an eye-catching iron works open fireplace by Dominique Lambert and a large array of floor to ceiling windows and doors overlooking the rear lawn and Estuary.

The formal dining room also has the full width windows and doors overlooking the garden and Estuary too. The kitchen is well designed with plenty of kitchen cupboards, a breakfast bar, a Britannia range with double oven, 7 ring hob and inset fryer and integrated dishwasher. The breakfast area is a less formal dining area and like all the other rooms that face south, enjoys the outlook over the garden and Estuary. Moving towards the east wing, there is study, utility room, larder, cloakroom and gardeners WC. The attached annexe is also accessed from here but also has its own entrance door and inner hallway. The apartment offers an open plan kitchen/sitting room, bedroom and bathroom, along with its own section of garden overlooking the main grounds and Estuary.

Across the entrance hallway, leading into the west wing, is a large study and access into the commercial business suite comprising of a reception area, two treatment rooms and a cloakroom.

Heading up the grand central staircase, you will be greeted by the beautiful galleried landing which invites a large amount of light through the windows. A perfect space to display classic artwork or sit quietly with a book. The principal bedroom is one of grandeur with its triple aspect overlooking the grounds and Estuary, three dressing rooms and spacious en suite. The three remaining bedrooms all have views over the Estuary and en suite bathrooms. Storage cupboards are a plenty upstairs and there is a sizeable airing cupboard and loft space.

Approached through a set of double gates, Tides Reach offers a substantial gravelled driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and a grand pillared open entrance porch. The formal gardens are well maintained and offer a mix of formal lawns stretching down to the Estuary, paved terraces and an area of woodland. Many established trees and shrubs line the borders and to the west side of the property is an extensive and established vegetable patch.

Situation

Tides Reach is at the lower South side of the ever-popular estuary village of Bishopsteignton. The village has a strong sense of community and many local amenities that include a post office and chemist, doctors’ surgery, village shop, community centre, village hall, three public houses, hotel, a local real ale brewery, a vineyard, a garden centre and two churches. Not to forget to mention the large music and art scene in the village. Additionally, there is a well-regarded primary school/preschool and regular bus service to Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.

The fashionable seaside town of Teignmouth is a little over two miles away with a beautiful promenade, sandy beaches, a wide range of shops, an arts quarter and various cafes and restaurants. A number of schools on offer including Trinity Private School, Teignmouth Community College and two primary schools. A mainline railway station offers a service to Exeter, London Paddington, London Waterloo and down to Cornwall. For sports lovers, Teignmouth boasts a well regarded golf course with glorious elevated water views, a scuba dive centre, sailing, wind surfing, rowing club, the list goes on. For hikers, the South West Coast Path is right on the doorstep and Dartmoor National Park approximately 20 minutes drive away.

The picturesque waterside village of Shaldon lies directly across the Estuary and has a thriving community with various shops, public houses, cafes and a highly regarded primary school.

A few miles further along the coastline is The English Riviera with its good range of recreational and cultural facilities including an impressive Marina, popular theatre, and highly regarded Torquay Girls and Boys Grammar schools.

Good accessibility onto the A380, A38 and M5 making for a fast commute in less than 20 minutes to the Cathedral City of Exeter with its international airport, and choice of cultural activities with the theatre, museum, arts centre and wealth of good shops including John Lewis and Waitrose. Whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best in the country along with a number of sought after private schools.

Directions

From the M5 junction 30, proceed South onto the Devon Expressway/A38. After a few miles, at the Splatford Split junction fork left onto the A380 signposted for Torquay. After several miles, take the slip road for the A381 sign posted for Teignmouth. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Teignmouth Road/A381. Continue along this scenic road, past Metro Motors and along the straight section of road. On the left-hand bend, take the right turning into Rydon Gardens. If you go past Jacks Patch, you have gone too far. The property can be found at the end of Rydon Gardens private lane.