8 bedroom detached house for sale

Falconers is a home of extraordinary provenance and timeless charm. Constructed in 1925 using handcrafted English oak, this remarkable Grade II listed manor house was originally built as a showpiece for the British Empire Exhibition. It was later carefully dismantled and reassembled on this elevated plot above Salcombe, chosen for its commanding views and peaceful seclusion.

The architecture is striking, showcasing the traditional Kentish Wealden vernacular with oak beams, stained glass windows, and grand fireplaces. The centrepiece is an exceptional full-height great hall, filled with natural light and framed by a dramatic timber truss. This impressive space is overlooked by a galleried landing and sets the tone for the rest of the house.

Reception spaces flow across the ground floor, from the elegant drawing room and oak room to a relaxed sitting room and study. The kitchen, complete with a breakfast area, blends traditional character with modern convenience and forms the heart of the home. Upstairs, eight bedrooms provide flexibility for family and guests, with the principal suite benefitting from a private balcony with views across the garden.

The house sits at the centre of a beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds extending to about 7 acres, approached via a sweeping lime tree-lined driveway. The gardens are believed to reflect the influence of Gertrude Jekyll, with naturalistic planting, herbaceous borders, and year-round colour. To the south, a wide terrace extends from the drawing room and overlooks formal lawns and a central water feature. Mature woodland and yew hedging provide privacy and shelter, while a wisteria-covered rear façade adds seasonal beauty.

The grounds continue to surprise and delight with espaliered fruit trees climbing the historic brick walls to the east, enclosing a series of lawned areas connected by gravel paths and rose-covered arbours. A secluded former kitchen garden, now laid to grass, sits beyond, with woodland plantings framing the boundaries of the estate. The property also benefits from a working helipad discreetly set within a four acre paddock, making Falconers highly accessible as well as supremely private.

Falconers occupies a rare position just outside the heart of Salcombe, one of the South West’s most desirable coastal towns. Sheltered within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Salcombe is famed for its sailing heritage, beaches, and relaxed coastal lifestyle. The property is within walking distance of the town’s picturesque harbour, local boutiques, cafés, and fine dining restaurants—including the ever-popular Rick Stein’s restaurant and deli.

North Sands and South Sands can both be reached on foot, offering golden beaches, calm waters for swimming and paddle boarding, and breathtaking coastal walks. The South Hams region is also known for its vibrant arts scene, charming market towns, and rich maritime history. For those travelling further afield, Totnes station offers a direct service to London Paddington in under three hours, while Exeter Airport is approximately an hour and fifteen minutes by helicopter.