An impressive Art Deco home set in around 3.5 acres of gardens with a tennis court and stunning 270 degree sea views

Description

Overlooking the beautiful Man Sands beach, Penhill House is a stunning example of an immaculately presented Art Deco home which has been lovingly restored by the current owners. Believed to have once been owned by Agatha Christie's accountant, the best-selling novelist reputedly was a regular visitor to Penhill House and with such an interesting history, the owners have been extremely careful to retain all of the elegance and charm you would expect from a house of this period. Inspired by the nearby National Trust owned Coleton Fishacre, Penhill House is generously proportioned with light and spacious interiors and many home comforts for modern family living such as underfloor heating, double glazed Crittal-style windows, solid oak doors with Art Deco handles and parquet flooring.

Stepping through the front door, the welcoming entrance hall really sets the tone for what is to come with the Art Deco inspired interiors flowing beautifully throughout.

Many of the principal rooms could be attributed the "wow" factor, from the dual aspect dining room again with French doors to the terrace and views out to sea to the fabulous games room with its feature circular bay window. The living room perhaps is the most exquisite with large semi-circular bay window and second circular feature seating area. The views from the principal rooms across the garden, paddocks to Man Sands beach and the sea beyond are stunning.

The modern, well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, complete with original Butler's bell is integrated with a range of appliances and fully equipped for modern family living. As well as a Rangemaster there is an American-style fridge freezer and an integrated dishwasher. A large window makes the most of the views while doors to the terrace provide access to the wrap-around terrace which provides the perfect spot for alfresco dining while taking in the views. There is also a utility/boot room and a cloakroom on the ground floor.

A spiral staircase from the kitchen/breakfast room leads to the lower ground floor which offers a fabulous office space with bi-fold doors which provide fabulous views as well as access to the terrace. There is also an en suite shower room and access to the integral double garage with electric up and over doors and an EV charger.

From the entrance hall, stairs lead to the first floor which offers an impressive principal bedroom with a large semi-circular feature bay window and doors to a balcony from which the sea views are simply exquisite. Beyond this is an equally impressive en suite bathroom with free standing roll top bath perfectly positioned for the views to Man Sands. There is also a generous dressing room. The first floor offers a further three double bedrooms, all of which have en suite bathrooms and two of which have a balcony or roof terrace.

Gardens and grounds
Approached over a private driveway which leads to the integral double garage and an additional parking area, Penhill House sits in around xx acres of gardens and grounds. There is a wrap-around terrace offering the perfect spot for entertaining, alfresco dining or simply enjoying the spectacular vistas. Steps lead to the landscaped formal garden which is beautifully private and largely laid to lawn and include a well-maintained tennis court.

Available by separate negotiation are:

Lot 2
An additional 12 acres of gently sloping pasture accessed off a separate drive that also leads to lot 3. There is a substantial stable block consisting of 8 stables, yard and a 58ft outbuilding.

Lot 3
Penhill Chase is a 4 bedroom detached cottage, currently run as a successful holiday let business. The property is located to the north of Penhill and approached via its own drive which also leads to lot 2. The property has generously proportioned and bright rooms, arranged on one level. The dual aspect sitting room benefits from sea views, a wood burner and doors to the terrace. The well-equipped kitchen is integrated with a range of appliances and there is also a formal dining room. Beyond the living accommodation there are four double bedrooms (1 currently used as a family room) and family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom and a dressing room. Outside, Penhill Chase offers a garage as well as a mature garden which is largely laid to lawn with numerous shrubs and seating areas.

Location

Penhill House occupies an elevated position in the heart of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty almost equidistant between the two coastal towns of Kingswear and Brixham.
Kingswear sits on the sunny, east bank of the River Dart, and benefits from two popular pubs, a wine bar, a general store, a post office, a church and a primary school. For yachting enthusiasts, it is also home to The Royal Dart Yacht Club as well as Dart Haven Marina and Chandlery. Dartmouth Marina is in Dartmouth and there is a further marina at Noss which is a mile upstream.
Across the river and accessible via 3 different ferries, which run all day long, is the beautiful town of Dartmouth offering a wealth of shops, boutiques, galleries, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and a cinema. The River Dart’s deep-water port and three marinas attracts sailing vessels from all over the world and is considered to be one of the prettiest in Europe.
The nearby village of Galmpton, offers a good village pub, a general store / post office, primary school and a butchers. Churston Ferrers offers a farm shop and a co-educational grammar school. Girls' and boys' grammar schools are situated in nearby Torquay.
A 5-minute boat ride across the river are the Ferry Boat Inn and Anchorstone Cafe in Dittisham. There is lots to do locally with a stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, Churston Golf Club, the Dart Valley Trail, Southwest Coastal Path and Agatha Christie's former home Greenway House. The wonderfully eclectic market town of Totnes, with its main line rail link to London in under 3 hours, is about 6 miles. Paignton offers an alternative fast train route to London. The A380 major link road to Exeter and the M5 is about 4 miles.

Square Footage: 4,413 sq ft


Acreage: 3.46 Acres

Directions

The postcode TQ5 0EY will take you onto Penhill Lane using a satellite navigation system, accessed from Slappers Hill. Follow the lane to the end, as it bends to the right, and the entrance to the property is at the end of the lane.

Additional Info

Mains electricity and water. Private Drainage, oil fired central heating and underfloor heating. PV panels, EV charger and zoned intruder alarm