Location
A wonderful family home enjoying commanding southerly views over the River Dart and extending out to sea, with direct water access making it ideal for boating and water sports enthusiasts.
Farthings is an exceptional waterfront home enjoying a highly private setting with no overlooking properties and commands breath-taking views across the estuary and out to sea. The property is located on Beacon Road, a peaceful no-through lane which runs along the east bank of the River Dart and provides waterfront living at its finest.
Thoughtfully remodelled by the current owners, the house has been designed to maximise its relationship with the water and surrounding landscape, with extensive glazing and a series of terraces creating a seamless connection between the internal accommodation and the stunning waterfront setting.
Extending to approximately 2,712 sq ft, the accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers well-balanced family living. The reception space is particularly impressive, comprising a magnificent drawing room and a generous sitting/dining room with direct access to the terraces and flows through to the beautifully crafted handmade Chalon kitchen. Creating a warm and welcoming heart to the home, the kitchen is complemented by an Aga and enjoys access onto a south-facing terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. A practical laundry/utility room is beyond and doubles up as a back kitchen and has access to the carport. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom and a versatile office/bedroom 6, which also benefits from independent access via the covered carport. Ideal for guests, it equally provides a degree of separation for those wishing to work from home away from the main living accommodation.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite enjoys spectacular water views and a large en suite bathroom. Four further bedrooms provide excellent family and guest accommodation, served by additional en suite facilities and a family bathroom. One of the bedrooms also has access to a balcony. The majority of the rooms throughout the house benefit from uninterrupted estuary and sea views.
Outside, a series of terraces and seating areas take full advantage of the south-facing aspect and superb waterfront position.
The gardens gently descend to the water's edge, providing direct access to the foreshore via private steps and a slipway.
An outstanding feature of the property is the substantial decked area at the lower level, ideally situated alongside the slipway and associated boating infrastructure, providing an excellent space for waterside enjoyment and entertaining.
A particular feature of the property is the extensive boating infrastructure, including a private jetty, boathouse with winch and boat store, together with a private slipway. There is a running mooring from the jetty which is available subject to Harbour Authority consent, whilst further yacht club and marina moorings may be obtainable through separate membership arrangements.
Farthings is a fine waterfront home offering an enviable combination of privacy, outstanding views, direct water access and superb family accommodation.
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From morning coffee on the terrace to stepping straight onto the river, Farthings captures everything that makes waterfront living on the Dart so extraordinary.
James ToogoodProperty agent