Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6

An exceptional detached waterfront residence in an historic and commanding riverside position.

Description

Occupying a prime and highly sought after position on the banks of the River Dart, Rosebank is a unique detached waterfront property, set immediately adjacent to the historic Dartmouth Castle and St Petrox Church. The property enjoys panoramic and far reaching views across the river, upstream toward Dartmouth and the Britannia Royal Naval College, across to Kingswear and out to sea, encompassing both Dartmouth and Kingswear Castles.
The location is steeped in history: St Petrox Church dates from 1192, while Dartmouth Castle, constructed in the late 14th century, stands as an iconic gateway to the River Dart and the historic port town beyond. Rosebank sits at the heart of this remarkable setting while offering privacy, practicality and direct access to the water.
The property is well suited for use as either a principal residence or a high quality second home, providing flexible accommodation arranged over three levels, together with private gardens, extensive waterside terraces, direct river access, a boathouse and off road parking.

The entrance opens into a welcoming porch with tiled flooring and vaulted ceilings, providing access to the side and rear of the property.
A door leads through to the impressive open plan kitchen, living and dining room, a light filled and beautifully proportioned space designed to maximise the exceptional riverside setting. Five windows and a glazed door open directly onto the sun terrace, affording uninterrupted views across the River Dart. The room features exposed timber flooring, a vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses and an attractive sandstone fireplace with ornate open fire, together with ample space for dining and entertaining.
The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a contemporary range of cupboards and drawers, integrated fridge and freezer, Zanussi oven and microwave, induction hob with extractor and generous work surfaces.
The lower level comprises a landing with under stairs storage and three double bedrooms, all enjoying fine views across the river. The principal bedroom benefits from dual windows overlooking the water. There is a family bathroom with panelled bath and heated towel rail, complemented by a separate shower room with walk in shower.
A second reception room with floor to ceiling glazing and double doors opens onto the rear terraces, providing flexible additional living space. From here, access is provided to the substantial integral boathouse, featuring vaulted ceilings, mezzanine storage and double doors opening directly onto the water’s edge.

Grounds and Gardens
To the front, a private parking area off Castle Road provides off road parking for approximately two to three vehicles. Steps lead down to the front garden, laid mainly to lawn and gravel with a decked seating area. Mature planting includes palm trees, a yew tree and established shrubs, together with a storage area beneath the parking.
To the rear, a hardstanding area adjacent to the boathouse is fitted with a stainless steel, steel framed davit, providing direct launching access to the river. Steps lead down to a further hardstanding area and a private bathing platform extending into the River Dart.
An extensive paved terrace, accessed from the open plan living area, provides outstanding outdoor space for dining and entertaining, enjoying uninterrupted views upstream toward Dartmouth and the Britannia Royal Naval College, across to Kingswear and out to sea.

Location

Rosebank occupies an enviable position at the mouth of The Dart Estuary, in a tucked away location en route to the historical Dartmouth Castle and St Petrox Church. The solitude of the setting is breathtaking and the views are immense, making this a rare and wonderful opportunity to own a riverside house without the hustle and bustle of the town on your doorstep. The riverside walk into town is less than 1 mile or alternatively catch the Castle Ferry from Stumpy Steps, a picturesque boat ride of about ten minutes into Dartmouth town centre. Dartmouth offers a wealth of shops, boutiques, galleries pubs and restaurants as well as being home to the Britannia Royal Naval college. The town’s deep-water port attracts sailing vessels from all over the world and is considered to be one of the prettiest in Europe. Dartmouth lies within the South Hams and the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby town of Totnes (14 miles) offers a main line rail link to London Paddington (3 hours) and the A38 (14 miles) provides access to the Cities of
Plymouth and Exeter and the M5 beyond.

Square Footage: 1,701 sq ft



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Additional Info

Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Electric heating

Photographs: April 2026

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the agents.