Features list
Property type: 11-bedroom
House for sale
Number of bedrooms: 11
A magnificent Edwardian house in stunning coastal location commanding wonderful sea and coastal views and set in about 25 acres
Kingsbridge 8 miles Salcombe 14 miles Salcombe Estuary 3 miles Dartmouth 14 miles
SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
East Prawle is Devon's southernmost village, just inland from Prawle Point, and close to some really spectacular and beautiful coastal scenery and a number of remote beaches and coves. The village itself has two inns, a shop and is a short drive from the market town of Kingsbridge where there is a good range of shopping and other amenities. Also nearby is the estuary harbour and sailing centre of Salcombe, which can be approached via passenger ferry from East Prawle's neighbouring village East Portlemouth.
Communications are good with access to the A38 Devon Expressway being some 17 miles from the property and this links with the M5 at Exeter. It is a similar distance to Totnes railway station which is a 3 hour journey from Paddington and there are airports at Plymouth and Exeter.
Maelcombe House is a large Edwardian property built 100 years ago on a wonderful site sheltered in the lee of Prawle Point and enjoying fabulous views along this unspoilt stretch of coastline, most of which is owned by the National Trust. It stands on a broad shelf of land below rugged cliffs, there is a long stretch of frontage to the rocky foreshore where there is a beach and slipway to the sea.
The house itself has been divided into the main living accommodation plus three self contained guest suites. The latter could easily be re-incorporated if desired, or alternatively offer excellent possibilities for staff accommodation or holiday letting.
There are several useful outbuildings, one of which would make an excellent office or studio, subject to necessary planning consent.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE
Open pitched porch with outside light. Part glazed door to:-
RECEPTION HALL
A lovely spacious area with polished floorboards. Staircase rising to first floor with pine balustrade and rail. Built in linen cupboard. Recessed bookcases. Glazed double doors to:-
DRAWING ROOM
Superb bright and airy room having splendid west facing bay window with window seat providing breathtaking views across the grounds to the rugged coastline and out to sea. Patio doors opening to south facing sun terrace. Feature brick built fireplace with pine mantel. Bar area to one corner with glass shelving, cupboards and stainless steel sink. Part glazed door leading to cellar.
DINING ROOM
Beautifully proportioned room with large bay window overlooking side garden and out to sea. Further window through to conservatory and out to sea. Slate fireplace and hearth, painted timber mantel.
SUN ROOM
A wonderfully light sun room with tall windows to southerly and westerly aspects overlooking the sun terrace and grounds to the coastline and open sea. Stairs down to billiards room and swimming pool. Opening to:-
CONSERVATORY
With windows to two sides giving fabulous coastal views, glazed roof with fitted blinds. Glazed door to garden.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Spacious family room with picture window giving magnificent views across the gardens to the coastline and sea beyond, further window to rear. Farmhouse-style hand crafted floor and wall based units, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Worksurface with pine trim. Oil fired Aga with tiled splashback and mantel above. Integrated electric oven. Dresser unit. Full height larder cupboard. Space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for upright fridge/freezer. Wooden floorboards.
REAR LOBBY/UTILITY ROOM
Belfast sink with worksurface to side. Wall mounted cupboards. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Quarry tiled floor. Part glazed door to rear.
CLOAKROOM
Pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Wooden floorboards.
BOOT ROOM
With further storage area.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
BILLIARDS ROOM
Housing full size table. Glazed door opening to garden. Store room with light. Door to:-
POOL ROOM
Galleried walkway with pine handrail and balustrade. Steps on either side lead down to the SWIMMING POOL. Part vaulted ceiling with timber cladding. Two large full height windows to southerly aspect giving views across the grounds to the sea. French doors at either end open out to the garden. Steps lead up to a fully tiled SHOWER AREA fitted with a thermostatically controlled shower. Door to CHANGING ROOM with pedestal wash hand basin. SEP WC with extractor fan. SAUNA.
CELLAR
Good sized cellar with power and light. Work bench with shelving. Recessed storage cupboard. Door to PUMP ROOM and BOILER ROOM. Door to outside.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Spacious landing with pine balustrade and rail. Built in airing cupboards with hot water cylinders and slatted shelving.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
A wonderful bedroom having south and west facing windows and French doors opening to large BALCONY. Breathtaking views across the grounds to rugged coastline and out to open sea. Attractive open arch to DRESSING AREA with built in wardrobes and fitted dressing table.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
A lovely light bathroom with south facing windows from where there are wonderful panoramic sea views. Free standing ball and claw bath. Fully tiled corner shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC.
BEDROOM 2
Delightfully light double bedroom with dual aspect windows and superb sea views. French doors opening to BALCONY with handrail and glass panels. Built in wardrobe. Open walkway through to:-
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Bath with electric shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Partly tiled walls. Alcove storage cupboards with display shelving.
BEDROOM 3
A double bedroom with window overlooking woodland and grounds. Fitted wardrobe.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Partly tiled walls.
BEDROOM 4
Windows on three sides affording wonderful views across the grounds and coastline beyond. Built in wardrobe.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Partly tiled walls. Window.
SEP WC
WC, wash hand basin set within worksurface with storage beneath.
BEDROOM 5
A lovely room with two windows giving superb coastline and sea views. Fireplace (not currently used), alcove bookcase to one side. Opening to:-
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Bath with electric shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Partly tiled walls.
GUEST SUITE 1
Part glazed door opening to:-
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH
Windows to two aspects. Terracotta tiled floor. Glazed door opening to:-
SITTING/DINING ROOM
A well proportioned room with two windows to easterly aspect. Fireplace with brick hearth and pine mantel, fitted with wood burner, recess storage cupboard to one side. Staircase to first floor.
KITCHEN
A lovely bright kitchen with dual aspect windows. Floor and wall based units, one and a half bowl sink and drainer, roll edge worksurface. Space for electric cooker with extractor hood and light above. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for freestanding fridge/freezer. Door to rear.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM 1
A double bedroom with window giving views to the woodland and out to sea. Built in wardrobe.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Partly tiled walls. Extractor fan. Alcove shelf.
BEDROOM 2
Double room with dual aspect windows. Built in wardrobe. Opening to:-
EN SUITE SHOWER AREA
Pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled shower cubicle fitted with Mira shower.
SEP WC
Pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Window.
Part glazed door leading to a staircase shared with guest suites 2 and 3.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Window to rear aspect. Part sloping ceiling with Velux skylight.
GUEST SUITE 2
Ground floor entrance shared with Guest Suite 3 and staircase leading to:-
SECOND FLOOR
HALL
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM
The sitting area has south facing window with views across the grounds, rugged coastline and out to sea. Juliet balcony with galvanised handrail. Undereaves storage cupboards. East facing window with lovely views towards Start Point.
KITCHEN AREA
Range of floor and wall based units, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, roll edge worksurface, tiled splashback. Electric cooker with extractor hood and light above. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Space for fridge. Velux skylight.
CLOAKROOM
Wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled splashback. WC. Sloping ceiling with Velux skylight.
BEDROOM 1
A twin room with east facing windows giving views across to Start Point and the open sea. Velux skylight. Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. Door to Bedroom 2.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Bath with hand shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Partly tiled walls. Part sloping ceiling with Velux skylight.
BEDROOM 2
A delightful double bedroom with vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. Dual aspect windows giving views across the grounds to coastline beyond. Wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath. Built in wardrobe.
BEDROOM 3
A double bedroom with south facing window with views to the open sea. Built in wardrobe.
BATHROOM
Bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Partly tiled walls. Window.
GUEST SUITE 3
Sharing a ground floor entrance with Guest Suite 2 and staircase to:-
SECOND FLOOR
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM
Attractive open plan living room with vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. South facing window with Juliet balcony with galvanized hand rail from where there are fabulous coastal views. West facing window with wonderful views.
KITCHEN AREA
Range of floor and wall based units, stainless steel sink and drainer, roll edge worksurface with tiled splashback. Velux skylight. Electric cooker with extractor hood and light above. Space and plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine, space for fridge. Access to roof space.
BEDROOM 1
Double bedroom with south facing window looking out to open sea. Part sloping ceiling, Velux skylight. Door to Bedroom 2.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Part sloping ceiling with Velux skylight. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM 2
Vaulted ceiling with Velux skylight. Window affording lovely views over surrounding grounds to coastline and sea beyond. Part exposed roof timber.
BEDROOM 3
Double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, Velux skylight, window to rear. Pedestal wash hand basin, built in wardrobe. Under eaves storage area.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, wall mounted wash hand basin, WC.
CLOAKROOM
Wall mounted wash hand basin, WC.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a long private driveway which leads to a forecourt with ample parking and a DETCHED GARAGE. There are attractive gardens surrounding the house, mainly laid to lawn and including a splendid wildlife pond. Immediately outside the house there is a magnificent south facing sun terrace from which there are breathtaking views.
TENNIS COURT
OUTBUILDINGS
STONE BUILT BARN and STABLE (3.66m (12') x 3.67m (12'1")). OPEN LINHAY (4.6m (15'1") x 6.34m (20'9")). BARN (6.3m (20'8") x 3.86m (12'8")). Large OPEN ENDED BARN suitable for boat storage.
Beyond the gardens there are fields which are mostly level pasture land and in all the land extends to about 25 acres.
Slipway to beach for launching a small boat.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
TENURE
The property is freehold.
NOTE:
There is a public right of way over the coastal path which passes along the edge of the land belonging to the property.
COUNCIL TAX
Currently Maelcombe House is Band F, Guest Suites seperately rated.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234.
POST CODE
TQ7 2DE.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.
VIEWING
Very strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit (Kingsbridge office). Tel 01548 857588.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. These particulars are for guidance only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property, but do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
2. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact that the property or its services are in good condition. Neither Marchand Petit, nor any of its employees, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.
3. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only.
4. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending purchaser.
5. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective, and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. If any points of particular importance need clarifying before viewing, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Property agent
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