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Duckford SOUTH POOL, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON

DuckfordSOUTH 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.

DuckfordEntrance 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

Annexe2 bedrooms • shower room

OutbuildingsTriple garage • Boat house • Summer house • Field shelter

Landscaped gardens • Stream • Pond • Paddocks • Private slipway • Running mooring

In all about 5 acres (2.02 hectares)

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.

Exeter19 Southernhay East,

Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD

Tel: +44 1392 423 111christopher.bailey@knightfrank.com

Country Department55 Baker Street,

London W1U 8AN

Tel: +44 20 7861 1717hamish.humfrey@knightfrank.com

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The South HamsDuckford 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.

DuckfordDuckford is unlisted and has been completely rebuilt on the site of a former cottage, and finished to an exceptional standard. Completed in September 2015, the property is in keeping with its tranquil surroundings having been designed in the style of a classical Devon farmhouse. The property is situated on the south-facing bank on the northern side of the estuary and approached via electric gates from a single track road. The uninterrupted views over the water and the countryside beyond open up as the private drive sweeps down to a large parking area in front of the garaging.

The principal reception rooms are all south-facing with large windows flooding the ground floor with natural light. The dining room features a wood burner within a granite fireplace and a travertine floor and an open archway which

leads through to the bespoke kitchen that has an electric range, a central island and granite work surfaces. The entrance hall / sitting room is situated on the northern side of the ground floor and leads through to the large drawing room. Both the drawing room and dining room have French doors leading out to a York Stone terrace overlooking the gardens and estuary beyond. A generous utility room with WC and back door is situated off the dining room.

Stairs lead to the first floor landing from which the 4 bedrooms and family shower room are accessed. The master bedroom has a beautiful high ceiling and stunning views over the estuary. There is a dressing room with a walk in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom with both bath and shower. The guest bedroom is also south facing and has an en suite shower room. There are a further 2 bedrooms and shower room.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaHouse: 3059 sq ft / 284.1 sq metres (excludes restricted head height, outbuilding & boiler room)

Garage: 571 sq ft / 53 sq metresBoat house: 297 sq ft / 27.5 sq metres

Annexe: 302 sq ft / 28 sq metres

First Floor

Boat House

Ground Floor

Annexe (Garage First Floor)

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.

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Terrace

Recreation

The AnnexeSituated 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 outbuildingsAn 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.

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 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.

ServicesMains electricity, mains water, private drainage. Ground source heat exchanger and electric boiler. Under floor heating throughout.

Fixtures and FittingsAll 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 AuthoritySouth Hams District Council. Tel: 01803 861234

Council TaxBand 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.

ViewingsViewings are strictly by prior appointment with the selling agent Knight Frank LLP

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance 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 it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”