A past winner of the coveted Wales in Bloom trophy, St Florence is home to an ancient church, landmark Flemish chimney and a number of characterful cottages – including this handsome retreat. Nearby, welcoming village stores, inns and eateries offer an authentic taste of local life; work up an appetite with walks along the local footpaths and lanes. The River Ritec flows through St Florence en route to the sea at Tenby, a harbour town famed for its maze of narrow streets, medieval castle walls and beautiful beaches. Stretch your legs with a 4-mile stroll on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to Saundersfoot – you can catch a bus back – or head 8 miles the opposite way to Manorbier. Carew is less than 4 miles from your doorstep, with a 13th-century castle, while on the edge of St Florence, family-friendly attractions include Manor Wildlife Park and Heatherton World of Activity.
Less than 100 metres from the riverside, this striking residence is set back from the road by a rustic stone wall and gravelled garden. Follow the path to the front door and step into the entrance hallway which has a staircase to the first floor and, on the left, a door to the lounge. Two large sofas, additional seating and a Smart TV/DVD player make this a space for chilled-out together-time, while triple-aspect windows – some full-length and opening onto the driveway – flood the room with light. A feature fireplace adds character to the scene, while a traditional children’s rocking horse adds a charming finishing touch. The hallway’s wood flooring flows through to the contemporary-style kitchen/diner, where there’s another sofa and a spacious dining suite so eight can eat in comfort. Cooking will never be a chore here: all the modern must-haves including a range-style cooker and coffee machine are incorporated, while laundry equipment and a ground-floor cloakroom are to be found in the adjacent garage. Upstairs, the generously sized landing leads to a family bathroom and four fabulous bedrooms. The master suite is especially roomy, with wooden furnishings, a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room. A wow factor comes courtesy of patio doors opening onto a decked balcony – take a seat at the bistro-style dining set to enjoy your morning coffee, or step straight into the garden for a breath of fresh air before anyone else is awake. Furnishings of a similar style are in the second king-sized room, which also has an en-suite shower room. This room, like the first of the two remaining double bedrooms, also has a desk – ideal for anyone who needs to work from home while here.
To the rear of the property, the garden is fully enclosed and can be accessed either from the master bedroom or via a door and external steps up from the garage. Gently tiered, it has a lawn, trees offering some shade and privacy, and two patio areas with seating and dining furniture. The garage and driveway parking for two cars will take all the effort out of loading and unloading the cars.