Torcross, TQ7

The current owners have owned the property since 1964, originally run as a guest house until the late 1990's when it became a family home.Sitting in Torcross it has outstanding views to the front of the sea and Start Bay to the rear of Slapton Ley, a truly special place for those who love water and nature.

Originally built in the 1800s as a pair of attached thatched cottages. There have been various additions over the years to extend the property, the major works were undertaken in the early 1900's.

You enter via a side entrance into a large welcoming hall. From here you have a Dining room, the centre piece of which is an old wooden boat hull repurposed to create a bar. It is a room with generous windows that span the entire width of the room to make the most of the spectacular sea view.

The Drawing room, also accessed off the Hall, is well sized and has a central fireplace. Again, large windows to the sea pull you through the room. To the rear you have a very traditional kitchen with an oil fired aga, off here there is a traditional utility room.Also, at the rear or the property you have what was once a self-contained annex, now configured as a bedroom, bathroom and study.

On the first floor you find three good sized double bedrooms, all with great water views, light filled and high ceilings that create a feeling of generous and calm space. One of the bedrooms has a very interesting, exposed stone wall that adds a statement. Individual sinks in bedrooms that hark back to a different era are still in place. Two bathrooms, all fully functioning are located on this floor.

This property also has rooms underneath the property that are accessed via an outside door provide fabulous storage opportunity, although the ceiling height may restrict their use.

The secret courtyard provides a beautifully secluded sunny terrace with fabulous stone walls. It is mainly gravel providing plenty of opportunity for wonderful potted plants to flourish and a place for dining alfresco or relaxing in the sun.

The gem of this property is its garage and workshop, a bonus for a house so close to the sea. An opportunity to put the obvious car in, or boats and water sports equipment.

The Location:

Torcross is a pretty seaside village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is uniquely situated at the Southern end of Slapton Sands whilst directly behind sits the freshwater lake of Slapton Ley. It is also steeped in history that relates to World War 2 when the village and surrounding areas were evacuated so the Allied forces could Practise for DD landings.

It is an amazing location as it offers so much, safe seas to swim and sail in, coastal walks directly from the village, Dog friendly and you have multiple options for food and drink. The Start Bay Inn providing the centre point and the Torcross Boat house to name another. You also have the delights of Stokley farm Shop a walk away, where there is a great farm shop, garden centre, café, Bar and a variety of interesting independent shops.

From here the market towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge can be accessed in approx. twenty minutes. Both are thriving towns offering gastronomic delights, useful national supermarkets and Ofsted rated good Schools.