6 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning and historic Grade II Listed detached residence in an idyllic setting, only a short distance from the banks of the Yealm Estuary. The property comprises of five reception rooms, outstanding kitchen/breakfast/family room and six bedrooms - five with en-suites. Outside there are extensive mature gardens, swimming pool and beautiful woodland views.

Location - The property lies in the hamlet of Membland, which is between the yachtsman's haven of Newton Ferrers on the Yealm Estuary and the wonderful coastline of South West Devon, just east of Plymouth Sound. The property is situated in a quiet position adjoining and overlooking delightful countryside, just outside the beautiful twin villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo which are renown in the sought-after South Hams. Yachtsmen are drawn to the sheltered waters of the estuary while further marine facilities are to be found in Plymouth with its extensive waterfront, marinas and comprehensive facilities and a population approaching 300,000. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within walking distance of the largely National Trust owned coastline. Exeter and the M5 are within only about 40 minutes' drive.

Description - Membland formed part of the original estate of Lord Revelstoke. Dove House, is a substantial Grade II Listed property and is believed to be the former estate laundry and manager's house dating from the late 1800s. Slate gabled and hipped roofs with deep eaves make this an imposing building, which is well known for its prominent clock tower. Other details retained for its former use includes a ventilator turret with pyramidal roof on the ridge. There is a tablet set in the gable with the Baring monogram inset. Mention is made of the property in Pevsner's 'The Buildings of England - Devon' and significant reference to the estate in Country Life 29th April 1982. The present owners have carried out many improvements.

Accommodation - This stunning property comprises - a large dual aspect sitting room, with an open fireplace and French doors leading onto the west facing sun terrace. The stunning kitchen/family room has a double height ceiling with exposed beams to apex. The bespoke farmhouse style kitchen, boasts an Aga and flagstone floor. The kitchen has a triple aspect with French doors opening onto a south and west facing patio providing the perfect spot for entertaining and alfresco dining. There are a further four reception rooms. At first floor level there are six bedrooms, all of which have En-suite bath/shower rooms.

Outside - The property is set on the outskirts of a quiet hamlet with its sweeping lawns offering privacy, together with an aspect that extends over the rolling adjacent hillsides and towards the head of the nearby creek at Bridgend. To the roadside there is a long stone wall with two vehicular gateways, one of which is in regular use with electrically operated security gates. The drive sweeps down to the rear of the house where there is ample parking space with an adjacent garage. To one side of the principal lawn is what could be considered a paddock area, bounded by low fencing, with an old stone bothy set to the lower edge adjoining the wood. Set to the lower corner of the grounds, and exceptionally private, partly sheltered by established trees, is the swimming pool with paved surround and ample barbecue or outside entertaining space adjoining. To the west side of the house, the garden forms a natural area with paths and a large terrace which lies outside the kitchen, ideal for external dining and readily accessible from the accommodation. The Woodland On the northern side of the property is an expanse of mixed woodland with paths leading down to the stream frontage. The grounds extend in all to approx. 5.42 acres.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private Drainage. Oil fired central heating. Oil fired Aga.
Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band Band G.
Viewing And Negotiations Strictly through STAGS Estate Agents

Directions - From the A38 and Exeter take the exit just west of South Brent onto the A3121 as signposted to Yealmpton. This joins the A379 Kingsbridge to Plymouth road. Proceed to Yealmpton and turn left onto the B3186 and continue to Newton Ferrers. Upon reaching Newton Ferrers proceed into the village until reaching the WI Hall on the right. At this point (where the road bears right) turn left as signposted to Noss Mayo and Bridgend. Follow this road for about ? of a mile and at the head of the creek, carry straight on (2nd exit on the bend) in an easterly direction rising up the hill in the direction of Membland. The property will be found on the left hand side.
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