Cottage in South Devon

About this property

An absolutely stunning property nestling on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Dittisham which is within easy reach of the neighbouring town of Dartmouth. This beautiful town, at the mouth of the River Dart, is one of South Devon s most popular and enchanting towns. With its charming historic streets, scenic river location and surrounded by South Devon countryside, you d have to go a long way to find a town as pretty. Dartmouth is full of history and heritage, and no trip to this town would be complete without visiting Dartmouth Castle, or Agatha Christie's Greenway National Trust holiday home. For the kids, there are plenty of local attractions such as Woodlands Theme Park, and activities such as crabbing are a popular pastime on the embankment to keep them amused. Perfectly situated with uninterrupted panoramic riverside views, this property has the most amazing backdrop whatever the season. This is a truly luxury Devon retreat with unrivalled al fresco dining, views from sunrise to sunset and a spectacular stretch of river lying beneath the property. On arrival, take a moment to enjoy the grandness of the extraordinary property. Entering via the boot room, you will find the first of the five bathrooms on offer a wet room with a shower and WC great for the days when you re coming straight off the beach. The utility room consists of a tumble dryer and washing machine. Heading into the hallway, take a left up the stairs to the remarkable open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The beautiful, well equipped kitchen area offers an electric range oven and a hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, and two dishwashers. The first of the two lounges boasts panoramic views through the floor to ceiling feature windows. Sit back and relax amongst the rich, soft furnishings and watch your favourite programme on the TV or just enjoy the breathtaking views up and down the River Dart. On a beautiful summer s day, pull back the bi folding doors and enjoy al fresco dining with friends and family on the patio which is situated just off the kitchen. Heading back down the stairs to the ground floor, you will enter the fabulous second lounge area, where you can light the fire on those cooler evenings and enjoy a board game with the family or catch up on your favourite programmes on the Smart TV. Following on through this stylish property, you will enter the first of the five bedrooms: a twin bedroom with an en suite shower and WC, with patio doors leading out onto a small patio area, allowing you to enjoy a morning coffee with a view. Heading back into the lounge, take the spiral staircase up to the first floor where you will find three bedrooms: a king size bedroom with an en suite shower and WC, and a Juliet balcony boasting spectacular views; a further king size bedroom which also offers breathtaking views, and a twin bedroom which again offers beautiful views from the comfort of your bed. You will also find the bathroom on this floor which consists of a roll top bath and WC. Heading up the spiral staircase to the second floor, you will find the children s hideaway which consists of four single beds and an en suite shower and WC; this beautiful room boasts skylights so the children of the party can enjoy stargazing, or slip on the eye mask which is provided. Venture outside via the bifold doors in the kitchen area where you will find the rear patio area with garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ. There is also a small lawn area that guests are welcome to enjoy during their stay. Due to the tide, guests are advised to park in the nearby long stay car park during their stay. Need to know: 5 bedrooms 2 king size, 2 twins and 1 quadruple with 4 single beds. 4 bathrooms 1 bathroom with roll top bath, 3 en suite shower rooms and 1 wet room with shower. Electric range oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine and 2 dishwashers. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Travel cot and highchair available. Wood burner (the first basket of logs included). Smart TV with a blue ray disc reader in the main lounge and Smart TV in the kitchen lounge area. Wi Fi included (can be limited in some areas of the property). Central heating throughout. Guests are advised to park in the village long stay car park. Vehicle access to the house is restricted by the tide and the height of the bridge, which will fit standard height cars but not taller SUVs etc. Please ask for further details.. The walk to the house, either along the uneven shingle beach or, when the tide is in, along the back path with steep access steps is not suitable for people who are less mobile.. Dogs are not allowed upstairs. As this property is a family home, with regret, the owners do not accept hen, and stag parties. Charcoal BBQ. Up to 3 dog's are welcome. Beach 8 miles and pubs and village shop within walking distance.

Accommodation

Waterside views, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Fishing on site / nearby, Luxury, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes