South Milton Sands, Kingsbridge
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
2,319 sq ft
215 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Stunning clifftop position
- Planning consent for an energy efficient home
- Rare and exciting opportunity
- Panoramic sea views
- Grade II Listed 12 sided timber frame bungalow
- Short walk to the beach
- One acre paddock
- Outbuildings
- In all around 2.75 acres
- Superfast broadband up to 1.6 Gbps installed
Description
Southdown occupies a commanding position between Hope Cove and Thurlestone, just a short walk from South Milton Sands with the landmark Thurlestone Rock. The property is on the doorstep of the spectacular South Devon Coastal Path in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering a panorama of coastline with dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches.
Thurlestone benefits from a highly regarded primary school, church, the renowned Thurlestone Hotel with leisure facilities and a members only 18 hole cliff top golf course spanning the coastline at Thurlestone which can be seen from the property. There is a post office/shop, popular public house and lovely sandy beach at nearby Hope Cove. Kingsbridge offers extensive shopping and facilities including a health centre, small hospital and sports centre. The popular sailing and holiday town of Salcombe is approximately 5 miles away.
Designed by Ben White Architecture in Cornwall, the current owners have obtained planning permission to restore and replace the existing accommodation on this spectacular site above South Milton Sands.
The property enjoys expansive coastal vistas of Bigbury Bay and Thurlestone Rock to the west and South Huish Wetland Reserve to the south and views over the open ocean towards Eddystone Lighthouse.
The existing building consists of two parts; a Grade II listed dodecagon Consuta bungalow, the last of its type, with a fascinating history and a linked pitched roof bungalow, which has been renovated to provide comfortable temporary accommodation.
The Listed building has links with the famous Bluebird speedboat designer and was purchased by the Fleming banking family in 1923 following the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition. The property was brought to South Milton and erected on its present site.
The consent allows for the careful refurbishment and restoration of the Consuta bungalow, the demolition of the bungalow extension and associated poor-quality outbuildings and construction of a brand new low-lying single storey contemporary dwelling in the garden. It is anticipated the new three bedroom dwelling will achieve a minimum A rated EPC with sustainable features which Solar PV with battery storage, Ground or Air Source Heat Pump, a strong emphasis on air tightness and high levels of insulation. The Design Statement and planning drawings are available on request.
The property owns an adjoining field of around an acre.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
DIRECTIONS
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- Band: G
- LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
- Listed
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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