4 bedroom house

Penhill House is a truly spectacular Art Deco property in a coastal location with panoramic sea and countryside views, a detached annexe, tennis court and outbuildings; all set in approximately 16.6 acres. The property has been completely refurbished by the current owners who have painstakingly restored its magnificence as a fine Art Deco residence. Penhill House has an interesting history, reputedly regularly visited by Agatha Christie. With interiors inspired by the nearby country house of Coleton Fishacre, the attention to detail throughout the house is superb with character features including large double glazed Crittall-style windows, 1920s-style steel radiators, parquet floors, oak doors with Art Deco door handles, well thought-out lighting and ornate ceiling roses.

On the ground floor are four large reception rooms, all with unique features and fabulous sea views. The reception hall has a parquet floor and brick fireplace, leading into a striking dining room which has a continuation of the parquet floor with outline detailing, original oak panelled fitted cupboards, an open fireplace with Delft tiling and French doors leading outside. There is a very spacious drawing room, benefiting from another brick open fireplace, as well as a bay window and a unique circular seating area. The fourth reception room is currently used as a games room but could be a downstairs bedroom if required. The kitchen/breakfast room is at the heart of the home; well-appointed with a range of fitted units, an original working Butler’s Bell, a Rangemaster, American-style Rangemaster fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher and large wine rack. On the floor are slate tiles which continue seamlessly outside onto the extensive wrap-around terrace which overlooks the grounds and takes full advantage of the impressive vistas. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom, plus a good-sized fitted utility room, benefiting from a double Butler sink and a very handy dog shower.

A unique spiral staircase leads to the lower ground floor where there is a large office/studio (or additional bedroom) with an en suite shower room and bifold doors out to a sheltered terrace area, currently used as a hot tub terrace. A door leads through to the integral double garage which has remote-operated electric doors and an electric car charging point.

On the first floor, there are four large double bedrooms, each with yet more superb views. The principal bedroom suite benefits from a spacious balcony, a fitted dressing room and an en suite bathroom with a freestanding roll-top slipper bath, thoughtfully positioned to appreciate the sea views. The three additional double bedrooms each have an individually designed, yet similarly Art Deco style en suite bath or shower room, whilst bedrooms three and four also have their own spacious balconies.

Penhill Chase
Penhill Chase is a detached three to four bedroom bungalow, situated away from the main house. Currently used as a successful holiday let, Penhill Chase would also be very suitable as annexe accommodation for additional family members or guests. There are two reception rooms; a large
sitting room and a separate dining room, both with sea views. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom and a dressing area. The fourth bedroom, also with views, is currently used as an additional reception room. The property has its own separate parking area in front of the house, with ample space for numerous vehicles. It also has a good-size cottage garden to the rear, featuring a wide variety of colourful planting and a patio which is perfect for al fresco dining.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Two septic tanks. Underfloor heating in principal en suite bathroom, office/studio, games room and kitchen/breakfast room. Zoned intruder alarm. Electric car charging point in garage. Solar panels behind barn.

Local Authority: South Hams District Council.

Council Tax: Penhill House: G. Penhill Chase: G.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Penhill House is situated in a superb, elevated private position at the end of a no-through road, equidistant to the popular South Hams towns of Kingswear and Brixham. The property’s position affords wonderful panoramic views across Brixham, as well as of the verdant surrounding National Trust countryside, towards the blue seas of Torbay and the beach at Man Sands. The South Hams region is known for having an uncommonly temperate climate consisting of wonderful unspoilt countryside, hidden coombs and a spectacular coastline.

With its small harbour and rows of colourful buildings rising up the hillside, trendy Brixham is about 2.5 miles away. Brixham is a harbour fishing town and there are plenty of fine restaurants and cafés in the town, including the renowned independent seafood restaurant Rockfish. There is a leisure centre and swimming pool, with golf available nearby at Churston Golf Course. The nature reserve of Berry Head is also nearby.

Also approximately 2.5 miles away, the pretty village of Kingswear stands on the east bank of the River Dart, opposite the thriving town of Dartmouth. Kingswear has a pub, church, village store and post office, as well as The Royal Dart Yacht Club and a privately owned Marina. Dartmouth, a short ferry ride away, has a larger collection of independent restaurants, pubs, boutique shops, banks, larger stores and supermarkets. It is also home to the Britannia Royal Naval College.

Opportunities for outdoor recreation in the area are abundant. There are a number of lovely beaches in the South Hams, including the beach at Man Sands, to which there is an easily accessed footpath from the property. Excellent golf courses are at Dartmouth and Churston. Kingswear. Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth have excellent facilities for sailing, with the Dartmouth Royal Regatta being a highlight of the racing calendar. For the cruising yachtsman, Kingswear is the perfect base from which to explore France, the Channel Islands and the picturesque harbours and creeks of the West Country. Kingswear and its immediate surrounding areas have a number of sandy beaches, coves and sheltered anchorages, all of which make it excellent for water sports and boating.

The property is well connected by road, with the A380 (South Devon Expressway) within easy reach, providing access towards Exeter, the M5 and on to the national motorway network. Intercity rail services are available from both Exeter (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) and Totnes (London Paddington approx. 2 and ¾ hours). Exeter International Airport, approximately 30 miles away, offers a good range of domestic and European flights.

Penhill House is approached via a private gravelled driveway which leads to two parking areas which provide extensive parking for vehicles or a boat. The property is surrounded by lawned landscaped gardens, affording complete privacy, with the fabulous wrap-around terrace providing the perfect space for entertaining and enjoying the glorious views. There is a very well-maintained tennis court which also enjoys the views, as well as a large barn and a stable block. The remaining land comprises three gently sloping fields of pasture, in total measuring approximately 16.6 acres.

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