Lower Contour Road, Kingswear, South Hams
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Villa
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Beautifully renovated Victorian hillside home in Kingswear
- Elevated position with wonderful views of the River Dart & Dartmouth
- Open plan living, dining and kitchen space
- Bi-fold doors opening onto a decked front terrace
- Stylish contemporary kitchen with roof lantern and integrated appliances
- Three double bedrooms, including principal bedroom with en suite and Juliet balcony
- Front terrace ideal for relaxing, dining and entertaining
- Superb village setting opposite Dartmouth
- Close to ferries, marina facilities, South West Coast Path and steam railway
- No chain and ready to move in to.
Description
Introduction
Set above the River Dart with lovely views across the valley and the river towards Dartmouth, Kircum Park is a beautifully renovated Victorian hillside home in one of South Devon’s most atmospheric waterside villages.
Life here is shaped by the river, the coast and the easy rhythm of Kingswear. Mornings can begin with coffee on the deck as boats move across the Dart. Afternoons might be spent walking a section of the South West Coast Path, exploring the gardens at Coleton Fishacre, catching the ferry across to Dartmouth for lunch, down to Greenway and Dittisham, or heading out towards the beaches of the South Hams. Steam trains, sailing, river crossings, coastal walks and harbour life are all part of the everyday setting.
The house itself has been thoughtfully refurbished throughout, creating a stylish, easy-to-live-in home with uninterrupted water views, an open plan ground floor, three bedrooms and a front terrace designed to make the most of its position.
The Inside
Kircum Park has been extensively modernised while retaining the charm and proportions of its Victorian origins. The refurbishment includes a new roof, UPVC windows, updated wiring and plumbing, together with a smart, contemporary interior.
The ground floor is arranged around an open plan living, dining and kitchen space, giving the house a relaxed and sociable feel. At the front, the sitting area makes the most of the view, with bi-fold doors opening directly onto the decked terrace. It is an ideal spot for summer evenings, weekend breakfasts or simply watching the changing light across the river.
The dining area links naturally with the kitchen, which has been finished to a high standard. A roof lantern draws in natural light and the kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units and integrated appliances, including Bosch appliances, an induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and wine cooler. Underfloor heating adds to the comfort of the space.
There is also a welcoming entrance hall and a ground floor cloakroom/WC.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, with double doors opening to a Juliet balcony that frames the view across the River Dart towards Dartmouth. It also has its own en suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family shower room.
The Outside
To the front of the house is a decked garden terrace, positioned to take full advantage of the elevated outlook. It is a low-maintenance space, but one that adds a great deal to the way the house lives.
From here, the view stretches across the river to Dartmouth, with boats, ferries and the surrounding hillside creating an ever-changing scene. It is easy to imagine this being used throughout the year, whether for a quiet morning coffee, a glass of wine in the evening, or relaxed entertaining with friends.
There is side access to the rear, and residents’ parking permits are available.
The Location
Kingswear is one of South Devon’s most distinctive waterside villages, set on the eastern bank of the River Dart directly opposite Dartmouth. It offers the best of both worlds: a vibrant riverside lifestyle with ferries, boats and marina life close by, together with a softer countryside backdrop of woodland, rolling hills and open fields.
From Kircum Park, the views are not just across the River Dart towards Dartmouth. They also take in the surrounding countryside, giving the house a wonderful feeling of space and greenery as well as that much-loved connection to the water.
The village itself has a strong year-round community and a useful range of amenities within walking distance. There are two well regarded pubs, The Ship and The Steam Packet, both known locally for good food, along with a post office, café, deli and convenience store. It means day-to-day life can be comfortably lived within the village, while Dartmouth is only a short ferry crossing away.
Dartmouth adds a further layer to the lifestyle, with its independent shops, galleries, restaurants, waterfront pubs and historic harbour. The Britannia Royal Naval College forms part of the view and is one of the town’s most recognisable landmarks.
For those who enjoy being on or near the water, this is a superb location. Kingswear has a strong maritime character, with sailing, deep-water moorings, marina facilities and the Royal Dart Yacht Club all close by. The passenger ferry and car ferry provide regular access across the river, while river trips can take you towards Greenway, Agatha Christie’s former holiday home.
Despite its tucked-away coastal feel, Kingswear is also one of the more accessible villages in the South Hams. Road links out towards Torbay are straightforward, while the steam railway connects Kingswear with Paignton, where there are onward mainline rail connections, including services towards London Paddington. It gives the village a level of connectivity that is not always easy to find in this part of the South Devon coast.
The surrounding coast and countryside are equally impressive. The South West Coast Path is close at hand, offering spectacular walks out towards cliffs, coves and open sea views, while Coleton Fishacre, with its celebrated house and gardens, is nearby. A choice of beaches can also be reached within a short drive, from sheltered coves to larger sandy bays along the South Hams coastline.
One of Kingswear’s great charms is the steam railway itself, which gives the village a sense of character and nostalgia that adds to the experience of living here. Ferries, steam trains, sailing, coastal walks, beaches, good food, countryside views and access to Dartmouth all come together here, creating a lifestyle that is relaxed, scenic and unmistakably South Devon.
Useful Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: South Hams District Council
Council Tax Band: C (£2317.52 for the 2026/27 tax year)
EPC Rating: E, with potential for C
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating
Parking: Resident parking permits available
Mobile Signal: Good outside to variable inside according to OFCOM mobile signal checker (EE - 82%, Vodafone - 78%, Three - 73%, O2 - 69%)
Broadband: 54 MBPS available via Superfast according to OFCOM broadband checker
Flood Risk: Very Low long term flood risk according to the government long term flood risk checker.
Property availability: Available immediately and with no onward chain.
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- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Permit
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Lower Contour Road, Kingswear, South Hams
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Affordability
Monthly repayments£3,486
Property: £ 695,000
Deposit: £ 69,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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