In the historic Warfleet area of Dartmouth, near the creek from which ships sailed to the Crusades, a majestic, Grade II listed, late Georgian house with lovely long views of the River Dart, built by a wealthy merchant for his daughter.
It looks across to National Trust woodland, through which a footpath leads to the Coast Path.
A sharply sweeping driveway climbs up steeply from the road through the sloping garden (unfenced stream) to the parking area.
Along the front of the house, a romantic terrace (table/chairs, barbecue) for enjoying the view; on a lower level, a graveled terrace (bench) and, down a flight of steps, a lawned area for games and fun.
Porch (for boots/coats).
Comfy reception area/sitting room with woodburner and Bluetooth music system.
Living room with woodburner, smart TV and those views.
Dining room with piano and woodburner.
Kitchen (dishwasher, freezer, larder fridge, electric 'Masterchef' range-style oven/gas hob); utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, loo).
Stairs up to first floor and four bedrooms: a double with smart TV, walk-through wardrobe to en suite bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower and separate shower); a double (5' bed, footboard) with en suite shower-room (suite); and a double (5' bed) and twin (limited clothes-hanging space) with inter-connecting door.
Bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower and separate shower).
More stairs up to two further bedrooms under the eaves:
a big room with double (6' bed, zip-linkable), day bed (available for use when house is booked to full capacity, or by prior arrangement only), smart TV and en suite shower-room, and a twin with sloping beams.
Children's games/living room with smart TV.
Bathroom (suite plus hand-shower).
The owners live in the small cottage attached to the side of house.
Damages Deposit £750.
Arrival after 4.30pm.
A fabulous family house within walking distance of Dartmouth's vibrant town centre with its excellent restaurants, family-friendly cafés, interesting shops and galleries.
Dartmouth: once a famous Elizabethan port, it has the loveliest old town centre in Devon, beside the harbour and broad-wooded river full of boats and with views to Kingswear.
Many 16th/17th century timbered buildings (including pubs), narrow streets, pretty shops, good restaurants.
Nearest beach, 2 miles.Boat trips to Totnes or (car ferries) to Torbay.Tours of Britannia Royal Naval College.Boats for hire (fishing).Golf, 4 miles.
Regatta in August; music festival in May and Food Festical October half term.
