About this property
Farthings is an exceptional waterfront home enjoying a highly private setting with no overlooking properties and commands breath-taking views across the estuary and out to sea. The property is located on Beacon Road, a peaceful no-through lane which runs along the east bank of the River Dart and provides waterfront living at its finest.
Thoughtfully remodelled by the current owners, the house has been designed to maximise its relationship with the water and surrounding landscape, with extensive glazing and a series of terraces creating a seamless connection between the internal accommodation and the stunning waterfront setting.
Extending to approximately 2,712 sq ft, the accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers well-balanced family living. The reception space is particularly impressive, comprising a magnificent drawing room and a generous sitting/dining room with direct access to the terraces and flows through to the beautifully crafted handmade Chalon kitchen. Creating a warm and welcoming heart to the home, the kitchen is complemented by an Aga and enjoys access onto a south-facing terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. A practical laundry/utility room is beyond and doubles up as a back kitchen and has access to the carport. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom and a versatile office/bedroom 6, which also benefits from independent access via the covered carport. Ideal for guests, it equally provides a degree of separation for those wishing to work from home away from the main living accommodation.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite enjoys spectacular water views and a large en suite bathroom. Four further bedrooms provide excellent family and guest accommodation, served by additional en suite facilities and a family bathroom. One of the bedrooms also has access to a balcony. The majority of the rooms throughout the house benefit from uninterrupted estuary and sea views.
Outside, a series of terraces and seating areas take full advantage of the south-facing aspect and superb waterfront position.
The gardens gently descend to the water’s edge, providing direct access to the foreshore via private steps and a slipway.
An outstanding feature of the property is the substantial decked area at the lower level, ideally situated alongside the slipway and associated boating infrastructure, providing an excellent space for waterside enjoyment and entertaining.
A particular feature of the property is the extensive boating infrastructure, including a private jetty, boathouse with winch and boat store, together with a private slipway. There is a running mooring from the jetty which is available subject to Harbour Authority consent, whilst further yacht club and marina moorings may be obtainable through separate membership arrangements.
Farthings is a fine waterfront home offering an enviable combination of privacy, outstanding views, direct water access and superb family accommodation.
Local information
- Situated on the sunny, east bank of the River Dart, in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kingswear is one of the most sought-after locations in South Devon and benefits from two popular pubs, a wine bar, a general store, a post office and a church.
- Kingswear is regarded as one of South Devon’s most desirable waterfront villages and offers a thriving sailing community centred around the Royal Dart Yacht Club, Dart Haven Marina, Noss on Dart which is an exciting new development of luxury apartments, spa hotel and Premier Marinas’ flagship marina and nearby deep-water moorings.
- The village includes popular public houses, a café, general store and regular passenger ferry services to Dartmouth.
- Across the river, Dartmouth provides a wide selection of boutiques, galleries, restaurants and supermarkets, together with additional marina facilities and boating infrastructure.
- The surrounding coastline offers exceptional walking via the South West Coast Path together with numerous beaches and sheltered coves throughout the South Hams. The nearby town of Totnes provides mainline rail services to London Paddington, whilst the A380 connects to Exeter and the M5 beyond.
Additional information
- Directions: Directions – What3Words – noise.person.corrects Distances – Dartmouth Ferry (Lower Ferry) = 0.2 miles, Totnes – 11.9 miles, Exeter – 32.1 miles (All mileages are approximate)
- EPC Rating: E
- Tenure: Freehold
- Council Tax Band: H
