4 bedroom house

An iconic south facing coastal residence with excellent eco-credentials, commanding an extraordinary panorama over the unspoilt coastal hinterland and waters of Whitsand and Looe Bay, set within half an acre of level, private and beautifully landscaped gardens. About 3031 sq ft, 27' Sitting Room with wood burner, 22' Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Luxurious 27' Master Bedroom Suite, 3 Further Bedrooms, 23' Garden Room, Numerous Unique Features, Underfloor Heating, Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Level Parking, Double Garage, Potential Annexe, EPC - C.

DOWNDERRY BEACH 1.25 MILES, PLYMOUTH 16 MILES, LOOE 6 MILES, FOWEY 17 MILES, NEWQUAY AIRPORT 35 MILES - An iconic south facing coastal residence with excellent eco-credentials, commanding an extraordinary panorama over the unspoilt coastal hinterland and waters of Whitsand and Looe Bay, set within half an acre of level, private and beautifully landscaped gardens. About 3031 sq ft, 27' Sitting Room with wood burner, 22' Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Luxurious 27' Master Bedroom Suite, 3 Further Bedrooms, 23' Garden Room, Numerous Unique Features, Underfloor Heating, Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Level Parking, Double Garage, Potential Annexe, EPC - C.

Location - Maidenhayes is enviably situated in a delightful rural location only 1.25 miles from the seaside village of Downderry. From this south facing position the property commands extraordinary views across the unspoilt coastal hinterland taking in the fabulous sheltered coastal waters of Whitsand and Looe Bay.

The seaside village of Downderry lies on a stretch of coastline often referred to as the Cornish Riviera and renowned for its mild maritime climate. The constant passage of commercial, naval and pleasure craft across the bay, provides an extraordinary, distracting and inspirational outlook. Whitsand and Looe Bay are officially designated Marine Conservation Zones noted for the abundance of marine flora and fauna.

Downderry together with the neighbouring beachside village of Seaton have a primary school (rated "good" by Ofsted), restaurant, beachside public house, church, beach café, village store, post office and doctors' surgery. Similar facilities are available at St Germans, which also has a main line railway station providing a useful commuter link to Plymouth (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours). Seaton also has a Countryside Park with riverside and woodland walks.

Downderry was, in recent years, noted by the Sunday Times in a list of the top ten "Best Places to Live by the sea". Golf is available at Portwrinkle, St Mellion International Golf Resort, or Looe Bindown. The South West Coast Path is accessed nearby with parts of the neighbouring coastline in the ownership of the National Trust. The beach has a slipway and offers the opportunity to keep and launch boats (by permit). Seaton beach benefits from a RNLI Lifeguard station during the summer. The sailing waters of the area are favoured by yachtsmen and deep water moorings are available on the Rivers Lynher and Tamar at St Germans, Saltash and Fowey/Polruan. Saltash has a Waitrose store on its northern outskirts and the city of Plymouth offers an abundance of facilities centred around the historic and fascinating waterfront areas of the Barbican and Hoe. The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Beauty, the famous surfing beaches of North Cornwall, historic country houses and many other places of interest lie within an easy drive.

Description - Maidenhayes has been thoughtfully designed to embrace the truly unique south facing location, set high on the coastal hinterland within unspoilt countryside, the layout and window openings are carefully positioned to capture the beguiling views taking in Dartmoor and the rolling hills of Devon in the north east, to the coastal waters of Whitsand Bay in the south and Looe Bay with Dodman Point beyond in the south west. It is difficult to imagine a better setting.

The house was constructed in 2005 to Canadian "Super E" standards designed to be energy-efficient, healthy, comfortable, and environmentally friendly. Excellent eco credentials give the property an efficiency rating of "C" and the features include high levels of insulation, 3.36kw solar PV, solar thermal, ground source heat pump, heat recovery and ventilation system, western red cedar cladding, superfast broadband and full double glazing amongst many others. Extending to about 3031 sq ft the accommodation is of reversed design to capitalise on the views.

At first floor level the stunning 28' vaulted sitting/dining room has a triple aspect, two windows, glazed to the apex (14'5") (with electric window blinds) take full advantage of the glorious south and west aspect to the sea. The Altech contemporary wood burner and bamboo flooring combine to provide a comfortable environment, with ample space for family life and entertaining. The well equipped kitchen incorporates bamboo worksurfaces, Bosch warming drawer, AEG induction hob and two ovens (1 steam). The luxurious master bedroom suite has bamboo flooring, vaulted ceiling and is again glazed to the apex (with electric window blinds) with extraordinary views over open countryside to the sea. The dressing area opens onto a canopied balcony with views and the ensuite bath/shower room is of contemporary quality design with large windows bathing the room in morning light.

On the ground floor, the lobby opens into a 23' reception hall/garden room with Altech soapstone wood burner and French doors opening into the garden. There are three double bedrooms one of which has an ensuite shower room/wc. There is a separate family bathroom shower to serve the other two bedrooms and in addition a cloakroom WC which is wheelchair accessible as is the ground floor front entrance. Further accommodation includes an additional fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room and integral garage . The ground floor layout has been specifically designed to enable use as self contained accommodation separate from the upper floor if required.

Outside - Maidenhayes is privately positioned within 0.5 acre of level and established gardens. The five bar gate opens onto a level driveway providing ample parking with space for motorhome, caravan or boat etc. Leading to the double garage/workshop with folding timber doors and plant room off.

The gardens are a special feature, the front garden is particularly noteworthy having been designed by a student of the influential Dutch garden designer, Piet Oudolf, with banks of exotic grasses, aliums, thistles and other varieties interspersed with lawned areas and walkways with three multistemmed silver birch trees providing shade and shelter. An outside seating area suitable for "al fresco " dining and observing the birds, butterflies and other wildlife this type of garden attracts. The rear garden comprises a large level lawn with productive kitchen garden in raised beds and a Woodpecker greenhouse. The "beach hut" with decked terrace provides the perfect spot for "sundowners" whilst observing the garden and architecture of this fabulous house.

Epc Rating - C, Council Tax Band - F -

Directions - Using Sat Nav - Postcode PL11 3DN



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