Elm Vale Lodge, Kingswear, TQ5

Positioned at the far end of a small group of houses on a delightful green lane, Elm Vale Lodge looks out over outstandingly beautiful fields and woods to the sea in the distance at Man Sands. Views encompass a completely undeveloped area which is protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and by National Trust ownership along the line of the Southwest Coast Path.

This modern but characterful house has been designed to take full advantage of the tranquil location and unique views. The original 1920's building was cleverly redesigned and greatly extended a decade ago to the design of a local architect, and has recently been further improved by the current owner, also an architect. Generous, carefully considered and well-lit spaces flow through the ground floor, overlooking the drama of the valley landscape and ever-changing sea. Below the viewing terrace is a delightful, richly planted garden laid out in tribute to the landscape gardener father of a previous occupant.

An attractive paved driveway leads to an oak-framed porch and the main entrance door into a double height hall and staircase. From here double doors frame vistas through the main spaces of the house. The comfortable open-plan Living Room with log burner opens into the brilliantly lit Garden Room with its 180 degrees glazing onto the garden below. Steps lead down to the Dining Room, which has space for large gatherings at a big table, and a relaxed seating area with sliding doors which open up onto a stone-paved viewing terrace ideal for alfresco dining; off to one side lies a modern Kitchen with the luxury of solid oak-fronted storage units.

Upstairs is the quite exceptional master bedroom with high ceilings and sliding doors onto a balcony with space for sitting gazing out to sea with your morning coffee; there is a range of built-in wardrobes and a good-sized ensuite shower room and further storage. Along the corridor is the large guest bedroom which also has valley views and ensuite facilities. Another double-sized bedroom on the ground floor looks onto sunny garden greenery, and is close to the well-equipped family bathroom. A fourth bedroom leads off the entrance hall, and is currently used as an office/study. The Utility Room, with washing and storage facilities, acts as a useful rear entrance to the property, off which is another toilet.

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