Windrush is a light, airy detached family home set in a spectacular elevated private position overlooking the stunning Devon coastline with far-reaching views of Burgh Island, Thurlestone Rock and beyond as far as the Lizard and Dartmoor. Located less than a mile from Hope Cove and Thurlestone Sands, easily accessed by local foot paths, Windrush is set in the heart of “The Golden triangle” between Salcombe and Thurlestone. The property currently features attractive, flexible living space over two floors with four bedrooms , the property now does require modernisation and has scope for redevelopment . Subject to planning permission, Windrush could be either be refurbished or demolished and rebuilt as per the property next door which has recently undergone a total re construction project and was completed in 2019. Windrush offers the potential to create a stunning modern detached coastal property boasting magnificent views in one of the most sought after locations in the South Devon coastal area.

Much of the property benefits from magnificent views across the surrounding countryside and the coastline beyond, including the 26ft sitting room, which has a dual aspect facing south and west. There are sliding glass doors and a large panoramic window, both of which offer coastal views, with the adjoining dining room also providing sliding glass doors onto the patio area. The kitchen and breakfast room has fitted units to base and wall level, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances. Additionally, the ground floor has a garden room, a generous study and a snug, which could act as the sitting room for the annexe, with the adjoining kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.

There are a further two double bedrooms on the ground floor, as well as a family bathroom. Upstairs there is a generous principal bedroom, which enjoys panoramic sea views, plenty of built-in storage and a large adjoining bathroom.

Local Authority: South Hams District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private water via a borehole. Private drainage via a septic tank which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations. Further information is being sought. Oil-fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Offers in the region of: £1,950,000

Windrush is set in approximately 4.68 acres and is surrounded by fields , the property makes the most of the elevated position with unparalleled far-reaching views towards the sea. There is extensive south and west-facing terracing, accessed from the sitting room and dining room, with plenty of space for al fresco dining and entertaining. At the rear, the enclosed garden is mainly laid to lawn and is bordered by matures shrubs and trees, while at the front there is also an outdoor swimming pool filled by its own private bore hole with a paved extensive sun terrace and Pool Hut . The house is approached via a gated entrance onto a gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the under croft double garage. Windrush and the next door property are the only two houses located on the hill side overlooking Bigbury Bay , hence the location is extremely private.

The property is set in a magnificent rural position surrounded by 4.68 acres of private grounds ,half a mile from the stunning South Milton beach and 1 Mile from Hope Cove , four miles from the bustling town of Salcombe . Hope Cove offers a village shop, several hotels and two excellent public houses in The Hope and Anchor and The Cove Bar, along with a sheltered harbour and public slipway, there are footpaths leading directly from Windrush down to Hope Cove and to South Milton beach where the excellent Conde Nast acclaimed ” Beach house “restaurant is located. There are several local amenities in the nearby villages of Thurlestone and Marlborough where the local CO OP shop and petrol station is conveniently located, while nearby Kingsbridge offers a comprehensive choice of shops, two major supermarkets, numerous independent shops, restaurants and bars along with doctor’s surgeries, dentists and The South Hams community hospital. Thurlestone and Malborough have primary schools, while secondary education is provided at Kingsbridge Community College, rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. Further private schooling at Blundell’s in Tiverton, Stover School near Newton Abbot and Mount Kelly in Tavistock are all readily accessible with school minibus bus services collecting children daily from Kingsbridge and California Cross. Shopping and leisure facilities can be found at Dartmouth, Plymouth and Exeter. The South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is famous for its pristine beaches, with South Milton Sands, South and North Sands in Salcombe all within easy reach. There are further beaches at Bantham, Lannacombe, Mattiscombe, Torcross and Millbay, to name but a few. There is a direct train to London Paddington in two and a half hours from Totnes, 16 miles away and a private airfield for small planes and helicopters at Bolt head Airfield also located nearby.