House For Sale £3,000,000
Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8

An magnificent and elegant town house in the centre of Salcombe with extensive accommodation, estuary views and an enclosed rear garden

Description

74a Fore Street is an exceptional example of an elegant and luxurious town house in the most sought after town on the South Coast. Having been comprehensively refurbished with meticulous attention to detail by the current owner, this magnificent town house stands behind an unassuming façade in the very heart of Salcombe close to the harbour and mooring pontoons at Whitestrand Quay and is the perfect place for those who wish to be right in the hub of Salcombe activities.

Finished to the highest standard throughout and currently run as a holiday let to accommodate 17 people, what lies behind the front door is nothing short of impeccable. Arranged over four floors the accommodation is immaculately presented and stepping through the front door, you could be forgiven for thinking you had walked into an elegant, boutique hotel.
The ground floor open plan kitchen / dining room is simply exquisite. Beautifully designed to be an extremely sociable space with window shutters and underfloor heating. The well equipped kitchen is arranged around the central island and benefits from Miele appliances including double ovens and warming drawers, an induction hob, a microwave, dishwasher, and a large wine / drinks fridge. There is also a large integrated Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer. The dining room is equally impressive and benefits from bi-fold doors which lead onto the rear terrace and garden providing the perfect spot for alfresco dining. Beyond the kitchen is an equally well appointed utility / laundry and cloakroom. Further glazed doors lead to the garden while stairs rise to the first floor. From the dining room a beautiful spiral staircase leads to the first floor accommodation which again is beautifully presented.

The first floor offers a range of living and bedroom accommodation. At one end is the most magnificent drawing room which is a generously proportioned room with high ceilings and sash windows, one of which gives a glimpse to the harbour and South Pool Creek. Within the drawing room there is a also a snug complete with bar area featuring an integrated wine cooler and dishwasher as well as space for a fridge. A glazed area leads to a sun terrace overlooking the rear garden as well the stairs to the kitchen.

As well as the drawing room, there is a second sitting room / cinema on the first floor which has glazed doors and a Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden. Beyond the living accommodation on the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, one of which has a glazed door to the sun terrace, as well as a family bathroom and separate shower room.
Stairs rise to the second floor which offers a further three double bedrooms all of which have built in wardrobes and one of which has a beautiful en suite shower room. There is also a further bathroom on this floor.

The stunning principal suite occupies the third floor and not only benefits from a dressing room and generous en suite bathroom but also has glazed doors to a small balcony offering stunning views over the rooftops to Salcombe Harbour, Snapes Point, South Pool Creek and the golden sandy beaches of East Portlemouth.

Outside, to the rear is a lovely enclosed garden which has been terraced to provide a fabulous seating area as well as a summer house and garden shed. There is also a convenient water sports / wet suit store complete with wet room shower facilities.

Location

Salcombe is one of the most sought after addresses on Devon’s south coast and for good reason; renowned as a sailing and boating centre, the town is situated on the stunning Kingsbridge and Salcombe Estuary, flanked by the glorious rolling countryside of the South Hams. With miles of sheltered waters and golden sandy beaches on either side towards its mouth, Salcombe is arguably one of the most beautiful and popular destinations in the South West.

This thriving town has an excellent range of shops, pubs and restaurants and offers two sandy beaches of its own, North Sands and South Sands. A short boat trip across the water to East Portlemouth provides access to Mill Bay, another beautiful sandy beach owned by the National Trust. Salcombe has a bustling town centre offering an eclectic and gorgeous mix of shops, restaurants and pubs. Communications are excellent with access to the M5 motorway at Exeter, via the A38 Devon Expressway being about 15 miles.

Square Footage: 4,345 sq ft



Directions

From Whitestrand car park in the centre of Salcombe, walk out of the car park turning right and 74a Fore Street will be found a short walk along on the left.

Additional Info

Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas