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 lawned terrace (table/chairs) and, down a flight of steps, an 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 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 family room with twin, day bed and futon with en suite shower-room, and a double (5' bed) 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 £500.
Arrival after 6pm.
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.