Thurlestone, Kingsbridge

Thurlestone is the epitome of a South Devon village with its many picturesque stone and thatched cottages and colourful gardens resulting from its own "micro-climate". The village has a vibrant community and is renowned for its 4-star hotel with private health club facilities and prestigious 18 hole cliff top golf course. In addition there is a highly regarded primary school, village shop with post office, pub and church.

The property is within walking distance of the village amenities, while also enjoying access to the myriad of public footpaths that criss-cross this part of the South Hams.

The closest town is Kingsbridge which offers extensive shopping and facilities including a health centre, small hospital and sports centre. The popular sailing and holiday town of Salcombe is approximately 6 miles away.

Built in an Arts and Craft Style with Crittall style windows, stone mullions and exquisite joinery, Celts Corner is believed to date back to the 1950’s. The house occupies a generous plot in the oldest part of the village, within an easy walk of the local amenities and beaches.

The spacious accommodation is arranged over two floors with the principal rooms having a south westerly aspect. A real feature of this wonderful home is the ground floor living room with glazing on three sides overlooking the garden and French doors to the expansive paved sun terrace. The kitchen with adjacent utility has handmade free-standing units, butlers sink and range cooker, there is a characterful sitting room with parquet floor and wood burning stove, a versatile room with en-suite shower and guest cloakroom off the entrance hall.

On the first floor are five bedrooms with countryside and coastal views. The principal, with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, along with the study, have access to the large roof terrace with views of the sea, the iconic Thurlestone Rock and round to the coastline at Bolt Tail in Hope Cove.

Immediately outside the living room is a generous sun terrace which is partly covered by a veranda for shaded outdoor entertaining. Beyond, the mature gardens are planted with a wide range of shrubs and plants with paths that meander through the garden to a generous glass house. 

There is plenty of parking on the gravel driveway and a car port with storage above in front of the garage.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage.

DIRECTIONS

On entering Thurlestone, continue down the Main Street and the driveway to Celts Corner is on the left after the primary school.