GalmptonBrixham, Devon, TQ5 0EH

Cliff Cottage is situated in a most glorious setting on Galmpton Creek, a tributary of the River Dart. The area is steeped in history dating back to 1588 when Sir John Gilbert, half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh was instrumental in repelling troops from the Spanish Armada and reportedly used the outbuildings at what is now Cliff Cottage to house the Spanish POWs.

Cliff Cottage, originally built in Georgian times and extended in 2004, is now a beautifully presented and well-loved family home which offers spacious and bright accommodation comprising four reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms arranged over two floors. The heart of this fabulous home, on the market for the first time in 20 years, is the gorgeous large farmhouse style kitchen which includes a sitting and dining area and benefits from double doors leading to a waterside terrace and a picture postcard view. Kitchen appliances include an electric 4-oven Aga, induction hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is also a walk-in pantry and newly fitted utility / boot room. The remaining reception rooms are a drawing room with fireplace and a dining room, both with beautiful cornicing and double aspects offering stunning views through windows flanked with traditional shutters. The house also benefits from a study with hatch leading to a wine cellar below. There are two staircases rising to the first floor, one a traditional Georgian style staircase rising from the entrance hall and the other, a contemporary spiral bespoke staircase rising from the kitchen. The first floor comprises five bedrooms including a principal bedroom suite with a dressing room and bathroom featuring a roll top and claw feet bath, two further ensuite bedrooms and a further two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate shower room.

Outside, the established gardens extend over different levels with a level lawn and two wonderful paved terraces offering al fresco dining areas. The wrap-around veranda provides further seating areas from which to enjoy the wonderful surroundings, and the newly-decked quay gives access to the water and mooring. Within the garden is a recently built summerhouse with electrics that has been used as a workshop but would make a lovely home office - it's definitely a room with a view! The Boathouse roof has been fully paved giving exceptional additional outdoor space. There is a private drive which leads to a large parking area and the double garage as well as additional parking nearer the private quay, which is currently given to Airbnb guests.

The lower ground floor of Cliff Cottage provides a self-contained apartment with a bedroom, shower room and an open plan living room with fitted kitchen and double doors leading to the adjoining waterside terrace. It is a fabulous bolt hole and is beautifully presented throughout. In addition to the apartment is The Spanish Boathouse, which has been a successful holiday let for a number of years and is rated with 5 stars by happy guests. The boathouse offers a double bedroom, bathroom and a spacious open plan kitchen / living room with doors to its own private waterside terrace.

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