Penhill House

Devon A spectacular Art Deco property with panoramic sea and countryside views, a detached annexe, tennis court and outbuildings; set in approximately 16.6 acres.

Penhill House, Penhill Lane, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0EY

Kingswear 2.5 miles, Brixham 2.5 miles, Dartmouth 3 miles, Exeter 29 miles

About 16.6 acres in all

The property 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. Penhill Chase 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 Penhill Chase 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.

Outside 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. Location highlight of the racing calendar. For the cruising Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural yachtsman, Kingswear is the perfect base from Beauty, Penhill House is situated in a superb, which to explore France, the Channel Islands elevated private position at the end of a no- and the picturesque harbours and creeks of the through road, equidistant to the popular South West Country. Kingswear and its immediate Hams towns of Kingswear and Brixham. surrounding areas have a number of sandy The property’s position affords wonderful beaches, coves and sheltered anchorages, all of panoramic views across Brixham, as well as which make it excellent for water sports and of the verdant surrounding National Trust boating. countryside, towards the blue seas of Torbay and the beach at Man Sands. The South Hams The property is well connected by road, with region is known for having an uncommonly the A380 (South Devon Expressway) within temperate climate consisting of wonderful easy reach, providing access towards Exeter, the unspoilt countryside, hidden coombs and a M5 and on to the national motorway network. spectacular coastline. Intercity rail services are available from both Exeter (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) With its small harbour and rows of colourful and Totnes (London Paddington approx. 2 buildings rising up the hillside, trendy Brixham and ¾ hours). Exeter International Airport, is about 2.5 miles away. Brixham is a harbour approximately 30 miles away, offers a good fishing town and there are plenty of fine range of domestic and European flights. restaurants and cafés in the town, including the renowned independent seafood restaurant Directions Rockfish. There is a leisure centre and The postcode TQ5 0EY will take you onto swimming pool, with golf available nearby at Penhill Lane using a satellite navigation system, Churston Golf Course. The nature reserve of accessed from Slappers Hill. Follow the lane Berry Head is also nearby. to the end, as it bends to the right, and the entrance to the property is at the end of the Also approximately 2.5 miles away, the lane. pretty village of Kingswear stands on the east bank of the River Dart, opposite the thriving General Information town of Dartmouth. Kingswear has a pub, Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired church, village store and post office, as well central heating. Two septic tanks. Underfloor as The Royal Dart Yacht Club and a privately heating in principal en suite bathroom, office/ owned Marina. Dartmouth, a short ferry ride studio, games room and kitchen/breakfast away, has a larger collection of independent room. Zoned intruder alarm. Electric car restaurants, pubs, boutique shops, banks, larger charging point in garage. Solar panels behind stores and supermarkets. It is also home to the barn. Britannia Royal Naval College. Local Authority: South Hams District Council. Council Tax: Penhill House: G. Penhill Chase: G. 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 Penhill House, Penhill Lane, Brixham Main House internal area 4,413 sq ft (410 sq m) Garages & Barn internal area 1,699 sq ft (158 sq m) E Stables internal area 1,017 sq ft (95 sq m) S Penhill Chase internal area 1,796 sq ft (167 sq m) Balcony & Terrace external area = 3468 sq ft (322 sq m) N Total internal area 8,925 sq ft (829 sq m) W

Balcony 2.90 x 2.90 9'6" x 9'6"

Principal Bedroom Drawing Room 6.71 x 6.60 Office Dining Room 7.03 x 6.60 22'0" x 21'8" 5.64 x 4.59 6.35 x 4.60 F/P F/P F/P 23'1" x 21'8" (Maximum) 18'6" x 15'1" 20'10" x 15'1" Dressing Room F/P 4.49 x 2.24 Terrace Balcony 14'9" x 7'4"

F/P Bedroom 4 Breakfast Kitchen 4.35 x 4.04 Area Reception Hall 14'3" x 13'3" Terrace 6.30 x 5.20 17.88 x 5.54 (Maximum) Double Garage 20'8" x 17'1" 58'8" x 18'2" 7.10 x 6.47 Bedroom 2 23'4" x 21'3" 4.64 x 4.03 15'3" x 13'3"

8.68 x 5.66 28'6" x 18'7" (Maximum)

Sitting Area

Lower Ground Floor Bedroom 3 5.35 x 3.73 17'7" x 12'3" Games Room 8.00 x 4.87 Utility Terrace 26'3" x 16'0" 3.55 x 3.27 (Maximum) 11'8" x 10'9"

Ground Floor First Floor Barn

Family Room/ Dressing Bedroom 4 Room 5.23 x 2.97 2.98 x 1.57 17'2" x 9'9" 9'9" x 5'2"

Kitchen 5.23 x 3.03 17'2" x 9'11" Principal Bedroom Bedroom 3 4.40 x 3.64 14'5" x 11'11" 3.58 x 3.05 3.56 x 2.94 3.56 x 2.99 3.50 x 2.95 3.51 x 2.98 4.77 x 3.51 3.56 x 2.95 3.54 x 2.96 3.53 x 2.96 Garage 11'9" x 10'0" 11'8" x 9'8" 11'8" x 9'10" 11'6" x 9'8" 11'6" x 9'9" 15'8" x 11'6" 11'8" x 9'8" 11'7" x 9'9" 11'7" x 9'9" 5.21 x 2.86 (Maximum) 17'1" x 9'5" Dining Room 5.23 x 2.90 17'2" x 9'6" Bedroom 2 Stables 3.67 x 3.64 12'0" x 11'11" Garage Beneath Penhill Chase (Maximum)

F/P

Sitting Room 7.48 x 6.51 24'6" x 21'4" The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. (Maximum) Denotes restricted head height Penhill Chase © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8471928/OHL Strutt & Parker Exeter 24 Southernhay W, Exeter EX1 1PR

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