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"An elegant, detached Edwardian residence situated in a commanding position enjoying breath taking panoramic views of the River Dart, Kingswear and the surrounding countryside. EPC band D.

Situation Dartmouth is situated at the mouth of the River Dart and is one of South Devon s most popular and enchanting towns with its charming historic streets, scenic river location and surrounding rolling countryside This pretty and popular waterside town offers an abundance of boutiques, galleries, pubs and restaurants and benefits from a medical centre, cinema, library, two swimming pools, a leisure centre, three supermarkets and is home to the Britannia Royal Naval College. Throughout the year, the town hosts a number of fabulous events and festivals, including the Dartmouth Music Festival, The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta and Dartmouth Food Festival. The town s deep water port attracts sailing vessels from all over the world and is only a short drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in the area. The A38 Devon expressway is approximately 19 miles away, allowing speedy access to the cities of Exeter and Plymouth and the country beyond whilst main line rail links to London Paddington can be made in Totnes.

Description Temeraire occupies one of the finest vantage points of the River Dart Estuary, offering breath taking views both up and down the river. Swannaton Road is only a short gentle walk from the town centre whilst Dartmouth Castle and the National Trust woodlands of Dyer s Hill and Gallants Bower are nearby. This elegant detached Edwardian house was built in 1910 and offers well proportioned rooms most of which enjoy the far reaching views. On the ground floor is a sizeable sitting room and dining room both with bay windows, spacious kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom and additional shower room. Accessed externally from the roof terrace is a separate bedroom studio. The property offers off road parking in front of a single garage and a variety of terraces to sit and admire the stunning views throughout the day as well as mature front and rear gardens.

Accommodation The front door leads to the entrance porch with mosaic tiles and a partially glazed door which opens to the sitting room. This wonderful reception room benefits from a sizeable floor to ceiling bay window and feature fireplace with a marble hearth and shelving to either side. Opposite the sitting room is the charming dining room with bay window complete with window seat to admire the views, feature fireplace and cornicing to the ceiling. The practical kitchen offers a range of freestanding units as well as space for a range cooker, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There is ample storage with an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and a sizeable pantry wine cellar to the rear. Leading from the kitchen is the utility room which can also be accessed from the side of the property making this a practical entrance when returning from a muddy coastal walk. There is space and plumbing for washing and drying machines as well as a sink and space for shoes and coats in addition to the ground floor cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin.

Stairs rise to the wonderful split level landing which leads to the four sizeable bedrooms on offer. Bedrooms one and two are situated to the front of the property and benefit from bay windows overlooking the River Dart, Warfleet Creek, Kingswear and upstream towards the Britannia Royal Naval College and beyond. Both bedrooms have built in wardrobes whilst the principal bedroom has an ensuite with shower, WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom four could also be utilised as a study whilst to the rear is sizeable room which would suit either as a guest bedroom or an additional reception room. The room has two sky lights and bi folding doors opening to a private terrace also enjoying river views. The bedrooms are served by a tiled family bathroom and an additional shower room both with WC, wash hand basins and heated towel rails.

Accessed externally from the roof terrace is an additional bedroom studio situated in the converted roof space. This is a great space for those working from home or a budding artist served by ensuite shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside A driveway leads from Swannaton Road to the single garage which has power, light and water and a manual up and over door. There is space to park a vehicle in front of the garage. Next to the driveway is a gate leading to steps which rise to the front of the property passing a tiered front garden which is well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs offering a wealth of colour. In front of the property is a paved terrace which wraps around to the side of the property offering uninterrupted panoramic views of the River Dart. Steps rise to a sizeable roof terrace which is perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining whilst enjoying the stunning views. Behind the terrace is a wonderful mature garden which is mostly laid to lawn and interspersed with a variety of trees, roses, hydrangeas and rhododendrons providing a colourful backdrop.

Tenure Freehold.

Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel . E mail customer. .

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on .

Directions From Stags Dartmouth office in Duke Street turn right and proceed towards the Royal Avenue Gardens. Then turn right and pass the Boat Float on the left and bear right onto Fairfax Place. Turn right onto Newcomen Road and continue along to South Town and then turn right on to Swannaton Road. Proceed up the hill where you will find the property a short distance on the right hand side.

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