An immaculate Art Deco home with an additional, detached 4 bedroom cottage, tennis court and range of outbuildings set in over 16.5 acres


Description

Overlooking the beautiful Man Sands beach, Penhill is a stunning example of an immaculately presented Art Deco home with an additional, generous four bedroom cottage all of which sits in over 16 acres of formal gardens, grounds and paddocks.

Believed to have once been owned by Agatha Christie's accountant, the novelist was reputedly a regular visitor to Penhill.

Inspired by the nearby National Trust owned Coleton Fishacre, the owners have been extremely careful to retain all of the elegance and charm you would expect from a house of this era.

Typical of its period, Penhill is generously proportioned with light and spacious interiors and 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 with French doors to the terrace overlooking the sea to the fabulous games room with its feature circular bay window.

The living room perhaps is the most exquisite benefitting from two large curved areas both of which enjoy stunning views across the garden to Man Sands beach and the sea beyond.

The modern, well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, 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.

The first floor offers four generous double bedrooms all of which have en suite bathrooms and two of which have a balcony or roof terrace.

Again, the "wow" factor can be attributed to any of these but the impressive principal bedroom is stunning with its 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 lower ground floor offers a fabulous office space with bi-fold doors which provide exquisite views as well as access to the terrace. There is also an en suite shower room and access to the integral double garage

Gardens and grounds
Approached over a private gated driveway Penhill sits in over 16 acres of gardens and grounds. The drive is flanked by mature gardens and sets the tone for things to come with uninterrupted sea views on approach. 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 gardens which are beautifully private and largely laid to lawn. There is also a well maintained tennis court, a substantial stable block and a large barn with gently sloping paddocks beyond.

There is also a further parking area which leads to the integral double garage with electric up and over doors and EV charger.

Penhill Chase
In the grounds of Penhill, situated away from the main house and approached via its own drive is a detached cottage which is currently run as a successful holiday let.

Again, generously proportioned and arranged over one level, the accommodation is spacious and bright. The dual aspect sitting room benefits from wonderful 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 and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom also 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 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 Café 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.




Acreage: 16.66 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.