An eclectic property blending old and new, this light-filled first-floor apartment is part of a house built by the renowned author, Don Collinson; situated on the South West Coast Path, it’s a great base for exploring the region on foot or via public transport. Opposite the driveway are public steps that lead down to Colin’s Quay, the river and a mini beach, a great spot to launch a paddleboard. It’s just 300 metres to the Lower Ferry which can take you over to Dartmouth for the day, a heritage steam railway running trips to quaint coastal towns, and Kingswear Station to catch a modern-day train. Only 500 metres away, the bus stop at the Banjo can take you anywhere, from Brixham to Torquay.
Access to the first-floor apartment is up some steps from the car park and into the open-plan kitchen, dining room with an oak table for six, and a seating area with spectacular views of the River Dart. Next to this, the elegant lounge features an ornamental Georgian stone fireplace, a Sheesham coffee table, oil paintings, stained-glass above the door and floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the room with natural light, and a Steinway upright piano. Along the hallway are the bedrooms; a king-size with a sleigh bed and a Victorian chaise, a double with a cast-iron bed, and a twin with its own wash basin offering river glimpses from the side window. The bathroom has a free-standing roll-top, claw-foot tub for an indulgent soak after a day’s walking, as well as a walk-in shower and WC. There is also a separate WC.
Sliding doors to the side of the open-plan seating area lead out to the courtyard, where a BBQ, teak table and chairs and outdoor crockery enables everyone to enjoy al fresco dining and enjoy the views. Guest parking is at the very top of the steep driveway and to the left of the property's garage.