- 10 min walk to Salcombe ferry
- Close to sandy beaches, cafes and stunning walks
- Beautiful estuary and countryside views
- 5 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms/shower rooms
- Large garden with versatile stone outbuilding
- Private roadside parking
- Flexible accommodation
5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Salcombe
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Little Downgate presents a rare opportunity to own a charming coastal home in the highly sought-after village of East Portlemouth, perched above the shimmering Salcombe Estuary. Just moments from the shoreline, the house is within easy walking distance of Mill Bay and Ditch End beaches, with direct stepped access down to the Salcombe ferry. This beautifully presented five-bedroom property offers an inviting blend of comfort, character, and breathtaking scenery.
Large picture windows frame sweeping valley and estuary views, while light-filled living spaces create an atmosphere of calm and coastal warmth.The accommodation is generous and flexible, and has been lovingly renovated over the past five years with full double glazing, two new bathrooms, a new kitchen, and internal wall insulation.
The ground floor begins with a convenient porch leading into a cosy sitting room featuring a characterful wood-burning stove, with a useful store room adjoining it. Beyond this, there is a snug that flows into the utility room, kitchen, and dining room. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the additional utility space provides excellent practicality. Patio doors open directly onto the private garden and terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor living. Here, you can enjoy sunny breakfasts, leisurely lunches, and peaceful al fresco dining in complete tranquillity. A shower room and a single room currently used as a fifth bedroom complete the ground floor.
The first floor offers four further bedrooms. The large principal bedroom features a lovely bay window framing stunning views, while bedroom two enjoys the same outlook through dual-aspect windows. A family bathroom and an additional shower room provide ample convenience.
Outside, the property features an expansive, beautifully maintained garden with both patio and lawned areas, all enjoying impressive, far-reaching views across open fields. A charming stone outbuilding, currently used for storage, offers exciting potential for further conversion into additional living space, a studio, or other bespoke uses, and is already partially upgraded with double glazing, an electricity supply, and laminate flooring. The property also benefits from convenient private roadside parking, adding to its overall appeal.
Little Downgate has already proved popular as a holiday rental, appealing to families, couples, and groups alike. Its layout and enviable location also make it ideal as a second home or a long-term coastal retreat.
Just half a mile from East Portlemouth’s sandy beaches and close to the dramatic coastline of Gara Rock and the nearby village of East Prawle, this location offers easy access to the sailing waters of Salcombe, which can be reached quickly and easily via a small passenger ferry that operates year-round (or by water taxi after 5:30 pm during the high season). There are many scenic walks nearby, and access to the estuary and sandy beaches is all close at hand. Salcombe offers numerous inns, restaurants, and shops, along with a variety of water sports and activities.
Services
Mains electricity, water, and drainage. High efficiency electric storage heaters powered by solar panels.
Fixtures and Fittings
All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.
Viewings
Very strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit (Salcombe Office) Tel: 01548 844473
Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
Property Ref: 2638_JMQ753231
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24 Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8ET
01548 844 473
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