Duckford SOUTH POOL, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON

Knight Frank

Duckford SOUTH POOL, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON

East Portlemouth 3.5 miles, Kingsbridge 5.5 miles, Salcombe 11.5 miles (1.5 miles by boat), Dartmouth 13 miles Totnes 15.6 miles, Exeter 42.4 miles (Distances are approximate)

A recently built waterfront home in a spectacular position overlooking South Pool Creek. The house sits in the middle of its land in a very private position with secondary accommodation, boat house, slipway and ample parking.

Duckford Entrance hall / Sitting room • Drawing room • Dining room • Kitchen • Utility room Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom Guest bedroom with en suite shower room • 2 further bedrooms • Shower room

Annexe 2 bedrooms • shower room

Outbuildings Triple garage • Boat house • Summer house • Field shelter Landscaped gardens • Stream • Pond • Paddocks • Private slipway • Running mooring

In all about 5 acres (2.02 hectares)

Exeter Country Department 19 Southernhay East, 55 Baker Street, Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD London W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1392 423 111 Tel: +44 20 7861 1717 [email protected] [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. The South Hams Duckford sits in a private and tranquil position on the edge of the village of South Pool, with direct access to South Pool Creek and outstanding views over the surrounding South Hams countryside. The South Hams region is known for having an uncommonly temperate climate and verdant unspoilt countryside including hidden coombes and a spectacular coastline. The Salcombe estuary has numerous sandy beaches, coves and sheltered anchorages all of which make it an excellent base for dingy sailing, water sports, boating and long walks along the coastline. Lincombe boatyard with its pontoons and winter maintenance and storage facilities is close by to South Pool Creek and can provide for all the needs of keen Yachtsmen. There are numerous opportunities for cruising westwards to Newton Ferrers, the Plymouth Sound, Fowey and Falmouth and eastwards towards Dartmouth and Torbay. To the south lie The Channel Islands. South Pool is a pretty Devon village surrounded by unspoilt countryside. There is a 13th century church and an award winning pub called the Millbrook Inn. Duckford has the considerable advantage of a peaceful and private location whilst being less than 2 miles by boat from the vibrant town of Salcombe. Once a thriving fishing village, it is now a highly sought after destination which retains much of its original charm and character and has a large selection of restaurants, local pubs and boutique shops. Kingsbridge is 5.5 miles away by road and offers a good selection of shopping facilities including 2 supermarkets as well as various restaurants, pubs and a cinema. The property is accessible by road and rail with the A38 to the north providing dual carriageway access to both Exeter and the M5 motorway. There are regular rail services from Totnes to London Paddington and regular internal and international flights from Exeter Airport. Duckford Duckford is unlisted and has been completely rebuilt on leads through to the bespoke kitchen that has an electric the site of a former cottage, and finished to an exceptional range, a central island and granite work surfaces. The standard. Completed in September 2015, the property entrance hall / sitting room is situated on the northern side is in keeping with its tranquil surroundings having been of the ground floor and leads through to the large drawing designed in the style of a classical Devon farmhouse. room. Both the drawing room and dining room have French The property is situated on the south-facing bank on the doors leading out to a York Stone terrace overlooking the northern side of the estuary and approached via electric gardens and estuary beyond. A generous utility room with gates from a single track road. The uninterrupted views WC and back door is situated off the dining room. over the water and the countryside beyond open up as the Stairs lead to the first floor landing from which the 4 bedrooms private drive sweeps down to a large parking area in front and family shower room are accessed. The master bedroom of the garaging. has a beautiful high ceiling and stunning views over the estuary. The principal reception rooms are all south-facing with There is a dressing room with a walk in wardrobe and an en large windows flooding the ground floor with natural light. suite bathroom with both bath and shower. The guest The dining room features a wood burner within a granite bedroom is also south facing and has an en suite shower fireplace and a travertine floor and an open archway which room. There are a further 2 bedrooms and shower room.

Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 3059 sq ft / 284.1 sq metres (excludes restricted head height, outbuilding & boiler room) Bedroom Garage: 571 sq ft / 53 sq metres Bathroom Boat house: 297 sq ft / 27.5 sq metres Kitchen/Utility Annexe: 302 sq ft / 28 sq metres Storage Terrace Recreation

Annexe (Garage First Floor)

Boat House Garage Ground Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Ground Floor First Floor The Annexe Situated above the triple garage, and accessed via steps at the rear the annexe contains 2 bedrooms and a shower room. There are plumbing and services in place to convert one of the bedrooms into a kitchen / living room, subject to gaining the necessary planning permissions. Gardens, grounds and outbuildings An attractive triple garage stands to the west of the main house and offers ample space for parking or storage. Further outbuildings including a field shelter and a summer house at the bottom of the garden from which some of the best waterfront views from the property can be enjoyed. Further along the foreshore is a stone boat house which was the original lime kiln. The house is surrounded by beautifully landscaped and established gardens which include a pond fed by a natural spring, situated behind the house and providing a wonderful haven for wildlife. The 2 paddocks are situated to the north and east of the house, and are both fenced and have running water. A path leads over a wooden bridge to a newly built private slipway, perfect for dragging a Rib up onto the foreshore. It is connected to the electricity supply and with a fixed eye ready for an electric winch to be installed. There is also a running mooring for tethering a boat via a looped line from the shore to a fixing in the river bed.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Services Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage. Ground it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” source heat exchanger and electric boiler. Under floor heating throughout. Fixtures and Fittings All items usually known as fixtures and fittings, whether mentioned or not in these sale particulars are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Such items include all fitted carpets, light fittings, domestic electrical items, garden equipment, statuary and machinery. Local Authority South Hams District Council. Tel: 01803 861234 Council Tax Band G Directions (TQ7 2RZ) From Kingsbridge, take the A379 towards West Charleton and Torcross. Continue through West Charleton towards Frogmore. Take the right hand turn over the bridge signed towards South Pool. Continue for about 1.8 miles and into the village of South Pool. Pass the Millbrook Inn on your left and then take the next right hand turning onto a single track road which runs alongside the estuary. Continue for about half a mile and the entrance to Duckford will be on the left hand side. Viewings Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any selling agent Knight Frank LLP representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: October 2016. Particulars: January 2017. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.