Upalong EAST PORTLEMOUTH, SALCOMBE, DEVON

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1 Upalong EAST PORTLEMOUTH, SALCOMBE, DEVON

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3 Upalong EAST PORTLEMOUTH, SALCOMBE, DEVON Salcombe 0.5 miles (by boat), Kingsbridge 8 miles, A38 Devon Expressway 16 miles Totnes 18 miles (London Paddington 3 hours 15 minutes), Exeter Airport 51 miles (Distances and times Approximate). With outstanding estuary views from one of the most desirable waterfront locations in the country, Upalong has been refurbished to an exceptional standard and is protected by nearly 6 acres of grounds including landscaped gardens, extensive foreshore and private beach. Ideal for sailing enthusiasts, the property has a slipway, 2-storey boathouse and 5 moorings. Lower ground floor: Utility room Boot room Kitchen Wine store Sitting room / bedroom Shower room 2 further bedrooms Ground floor: Lobby Cloakroom Reception hall Drawing room Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room Open plan kitchen / breakfast room Pantry Laundry Inner hall Conservatory / dining room with access to terrace Indoor swimming pool with changing room, locker room and plant room First floor: Large landing area Master bedroom with walk in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom WC Airing cupboard Guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom Further bedroom Studio / annexe: Open plan kitchen / dining room Bedroom Shower room Sitting room Cloakroom Outside: 3-vehicle garage with workshop area Wood store Tractor store Gardener s shed Landscaped gardens Poly tunnel Fruit cages Raised beds Orchard Terrace with sauna and Jacuzzi Pedestrian gate leading to: 2 storey boat house Private beach Slipway 3 running moorings 2 swinging moorings In about 5.8 acres Exeter 19 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Tel: mark.proctor@knightfrank.com Country Department 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN Tel: hamish.humfrey@knightfrank.com These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

4 Situation Upalong stands proudly in a majestic and elevated position beside the Salcombe Estuary, protected by its own extensive and beautifully landscaped grounds and enjoying magnificent far-reaching views across to Salcombe and its harbour, through The Bag towards Kingsbridge and along part of South Pool Creek. Upalong has direct water access together with a substantial area of privately owned sandy beach, a slipway and 5 moorings. East Portlemouth, the Salcombe Estuary and surrounding South Hams coastline are arguably some of the most sought after waterfront locations in the UK, with creeks, sheltered waters, deep-water moorings and sandy beaches. This inspiring backdrop provides the ideal setting for this superb waterfront home. The charming estuary village of East Portlemouth is located at the heart of this much sought after area and retains a loyal following for those seeking proximity to sandy beaches, all day sunshine and access to the dramatic South Hams coastline. The village contains an ancient church, which is about a quarter of a mile from the property and there is a passenger ferry operating throughout the year linking the village to Salcombe; water taxis run by the Salcombe Harbour Office are also available in the summer season. It is a short boat ride to the heart of Salcombe, a vibrant town, which retains much of its original charm from the days when it was a prosperous fishing village. There are a wealth of restaurants, pubs, designer clothes shops, quays and mooring pontoons. For a more comprehensive range of facilities, Kingsbridge lies at the head of the estuary and has further shops, leisure facilities and a highly regarded school. The Salcombe Estuary is well-regarded as an outstanding spot for dinghy sailing, water sports, boating and picnicking. Salcombe is also a famous yachting centre and provides an ideal cruising base from where to explore France, The Channel Islands and the harbours and creeks of the West Country. The A38 Devon Expressway is about 16 miles to the north and links with the motorway network via the M5 at Exeter. There are regular rail services to London, The Midlands and The North from Totnes, and there are a growing number of national and international flights from Exeter Airport, including a daily flight to London City Airport.

5 Upalong Built in the mid-1930 s, Upalong is not listed and offers the grand proportions typical of its era. Sitting centrally within mature and landscaped grounds, Upalong provides the rare and exclusive combination of privacy, direct water access and far-reaching estuary views. The house has undergone an extensive and meticulous refurbishment, bringing it firmly into the 21st century and blending perfectly with its surroundings. On entrance to the house, the views open up and there is a stunning vista through the entire width of the house over the terrace on the northern side and the water beyond. The attention to detail in the refurbishment is immediately noticeable and the principal reception rooms are accessed from a central reception hall, with a Plain English kitchen / breakfast room to one side, the focal point of which are the bi-fold doors leading to the terrace which overlooks the grounds and across the estuary. The kitchen features a central island, 3 oven AGA with 2 oven companion, a built in coffee machine and a Fisher & Paykel fridge-freezer. Some of the most sensational views can be enjoyed from the conservatory / dining room, situated beyond the kitchen and with access to both the large terrace on the western side of the house and the indoor swimming pool. This is a magnificent room for both entertaining and relaxing all year round. The indoor heated pool is accessed directly from the conservatory / dining room and with 3 sets of glazed doors down one side, can be opened up with the terrace, barbeque area and Jacuzzi in the summer months. On the eastern side of the ground floor is a beautiful drawing room leading to a guest bedroom, both with estuary views.

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8 The generous lower ground floor is incredibly adaptable area from where the principal bedrooms and bathrooms and could easily be used as an integral annexe. There is a are accessed. Throughout the house, the Fired Earth bath secondary kitchen, fully fitted with built in oven, fridge and and shower rooms are finished to an exceptional standard wine store, leading to a sitting room, which can also be and the master bedroom suite occupies the western side used as a bedroom with en-suite shower room. There are 2 of the first floor with 2 large walk in wardrobes and an further bedrooms, one of which could be used as an office, en-suite bathroom. There is also a guest bedroom with as well as a utility room on this floor. en-suite bathroom and additional bedroom on this floor. The meticulous attention to detail continues to the first The views from the first floor are exceptional and the floor. The cantilevered staircase arrives at a large landing refurbished windows frame the estuary perfectly.

9 Reception Not shown in actual location/orientation Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation Ground Floor First Floor Not shown in actual location/orientation First Floor Lower Ground Floor Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House sq ft / sq m (excludes sauna) Boat House sq ft / 21.7 sq m Garage & Workshop sq ft / 73.2 sq m Total sq ft / sq m (excludes sauna) Main House Not shown in actual location/orientation This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Ground Floor

10 Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area The Annexe sq ft / 53.6 sq m First Floor Ground Floor The Annexe Within the grounds of Upalong, and accessed via a spur from the main drive is a delightful annexe incorporating a kitchen / dining room and bedroom with en-suite shower room on the ground floor and a sitting room and cloakroom on the first floor. The Annexe sits in an elevated position behind the main house and enjoys some mesmerising panoramic views. The Annexe

11 Gardens, grounds and outbuildings The property is approached via a long drive, which leads to a large parking and turning area to the side of the house, where there is also a 3 bay garage and workshop with power, water and service pit. This single storey building has been constructed so that a second storey could be added if required. A spur from the main drive leads to the annexe. The current owners have undertaken a complete remodelling and re-landscaping of the gardens surrounding Upalong and the annexe. The property sits centrally within the gardens, giving the house great privacy, which is a rare and exclusive asset in a prime waterfront location. On the western side of the house is a superb terrace, with incredible views over the estuary and sheltered by the mature gardens. There is ample space for outdoor entertaining, or simply relaxing and taking in the remarkable scenery. A Jacuzzi sits centrally in the terrace, with a building behind housing the sauna, which provides both steam and dry heat. The glass doors to both the swimming pool and the conservatory / dining room can be opened up to create an indoor-outdoor experience. The gardens are a mixture of formal lawns, mature shrubs and specimen trees. There are a superb array of plants, including magnolias, rhododendrons and azaleas, all of which contribute to the privacy of the house but also provide a fantastically colourful outlook. To the east of the house are a number of raised beds, fruit cages and a poly-tunnel, all of which are accessed via gravel paths neatly cut through the grounds. Beyond the fruit cages is an orchard providing apple, pear and plum trees, above which is a gardeners shed fully serviced with water, electricity and a compost WC.

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14 At the bottom of the grounds, a pedestrian gate gives access to the beach and 2 storey boathouse. Here there is a good sized slipway and an impressive 5 moorings (3 running and 2 swinging). An adjacent section of garden and foreshore contains the Ditch End landing stage, which is available for public use and has leading from it a footpath up to the road. The village war memorial is located in this area.

15 Services Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage via septic tank. Oil-fired central heating. Oil fired heating for swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Bore-hole water for garden irrigation. Air source heat pump for heating and hot water in the annexe. Solar PV panels. Council Tax Band H Local Authority South Hams District Council. Tel: Post Code TQ8 8PU Directions From Kingsbridge follow the A379 towards Dartmouth. From Frogmore turn right over the bridge and continue to the summit where you turn left to the Ford and East Portlemouth. At this point to do not take the fork back towards to East Portlemouth. Continue through the hamlet of Ford up the hill to point where it narrows meets the T junction of a larger lane. After a while take the right towards East Portlemouth at the turning with a wind turbine and water tower. Continue on towards the village passing the Church on your UPALONG Note: This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES left and then past the cottages and down the hill towards the water. Upalong is about 300 yards down on the left behind the Iron Gates. Continue past the house and turn around back up the hill turning into the house on your right. Please follow these directions rather than sat nav. Viewings All viewings are strictly by appointment with the agent. Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs: May Particulars: May Kingfisher Print and Design

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