About this property

A detached house set in this tranquil position just a stone's throw from Waterhead Creek with easy access to the Salcombe/Kingsbridge estuary. Stunning views across the creek and the surrounding countryside with approx. 3 acres of grounds with an additional field with direct access to the water and private mooring. Large Garaging/Boat Store for vehicles/boats.

Description

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty Goodshelter Cleave is a modern chalet style detached property set in approximately 3 acres of wonderful grounds with an additional field on the edge of Waterhead Creek enjoying direct access to the water.

The house has been designed to maximise the fabulous views across the rolling hills and down towards the creek. Currently split into the main house on the ground floor providing 3 bedrooms the main with en-suite facilities. The well equipped kitchen leads into the double aspect dining room with wonderful views across the Creek and French doors leading to the patio and garden. The entrance hall leads to a large sitting room with picture window overlooking the garden and out across the Creek. On this floor there is a useful utility room and the family bathroom. On the first floor there is an annexe with its own entrance. This comprises of an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room and a separate bathroom. This area could easily be included within the main accommodation as the main bedroom suite.

Outside the property is surrounded by its own grounds with delightful footpaths taking you through an area of small trees and returning to the main property. The house is approached through a large wooden gate and up a tarmacadam drive and to the left is a large outbuilding providing ample car and boat storage and connected to mains electricity. In all set within approximately 3 acres.

In addition there is a further field along the Creek with direct access to the water and a private mooring.

Situation

East Portlemouth is a popular estuary village that is served by a regular passenger ferry and water taxi service to Salcombe on the opposite side of the estuary for access to a bustling town with shops, pubs and restaurants. Salcombe is renowned for its sailing and boating facilities and is located beside one of the loveliest estuaries in the South West, with miles of sheltered water and fine sandy beaches on either side towards its mouth. School bus services run from East Portlemouth. There are also excellent pubs in the neighbouring villages of East Prawle and South Pool.

Directions
From Kingsbridge take the A379 coastal road towards Dartmouth. After three miles turn right in the centre of Frogmore village following the signposts for South Pool and East Portlemouth. Follow this road into the village of South Pool and then keep following the signs for East Portlemouth. About a mile beyond South Pool village the road, which by now is following Waterhead Creek and at Goodshelter Cross turn right around the hairpin bend downhill and over the tidal ford. Follow the road up the steep hill and the property is the last house on the left hand side just before the road levels out. You will then see the wooden gate at the entrance.