Villa Crusoe dates from early 1920's and was built by a wealthy family from Bristol, who hosted many interesting guests over the years, including Daniel Defoe, where he met a gentleman called Alexander Selkirk, who there related his adventures, thus resulting in the story of Robinson Crusoe.

The house provides comfortable and characterful accommodation over three floors, extending to about 3,154 sq ft. Planning permission has been granted and implemented for a modern two storey extension adding around 2,148 sq ft, of accommodation. Further details can be obtained from the agents, or by visiting the local authority website with the following planning reference: 2057/17/HHO.

In its current configuration, the accommodation comprises a reception hall with cloakroom, three south facing reception rooms, a substantial kitchen with Aga, a laundry room and boiler room. On the first floor there is a principal bedroom suite, four guest bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shower room and cloakroom. There is a further bedroom suite on the second floor.

In addition to the accommodation in the main house, there are a series of outbuildings, including garaging, workshops and stores. Set behind the house, in an elevated woodland setting, there is a magnificent guest suite, complete with wood burner, en suite bathroom and terrace.

Approached via a long unmade road, or from the water, Villa Crusoe's setting couldn't be more romantic. Surrounded by just over 4 acres of gardens and woodland, the house enjoys a peaceful and extremely private setting, facing almost due south, with extensive views over the tidal reaches of the River Avon to the neighbouring Bantham estate.

Within the grounds there is a series of lawns, terraces and woodland paths from which to enjoy the setting and views. In addition to the tidal foreshore, there is a beautiful stone quay, with slipway, boathouse and store. A fabulous place for entertaining in this sublime waterside setting. Two tidal moorings are in place and there are running moorings from the quay.

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