PENHILL HOUSE

Overlooking the beautiful Man Sands beach, Penhill House is a stunning example of an immaculately presented Art Deco home which has been lovingly restored by the current owners. Believed to have once been owned by Agatha Christie’s accountant, the best-selling novelist reputedly was a regular visitor to Penhill House and with such an interesting history, the owners have been extremely careful to retain all of the elegance and charm you would expect from a house of this period. Inspired by the nearby National Trust owned Coleton Fishacre, Penhill House is generously proportioned with light and spacious interiors and many home comforts for modern family living such as underfloor heating, double glazed Crittal-style windows, solid oak doors with Art Deco handles and parquet flooring. Stepping through through the front door, the welcoming entrance hall really sets the tone for what is to come with the Art Deco inspired interiors flowing beautifully throughout.
Many of the principal rooms could be attributed the “wow” factor, from the dual aspect dining room again with French doors to the terrace and views out to sea to the fabulous games room with its feature circular bay window. The living room perhaps is the most exquisite with large semi-circular bay window and second circular feature seating area. The views from the principal rooms across the garden, paddocks to Man Sands beach and the sea beyond are stunning. The modern, well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, complete with original Butler’s bell is integrated with a range of appliances and fully equipped for modern family living. As well as a Rangemaster there is an American-style fridge freezer and an integrated dishwasher. A large window makes the most of the views while doors to the terrace provide access to the wrap-around terrace which provides the perfect spot for alfreso dining while taking in the views. There is also a utility/boot room and a cloakroom on the ground floor. A spiral staircase from the kitchen/breakfast room leads to the lower ground floor which offers a fabulous office space with bi-fold doors which provide fabulous views as well as access to the terrace. There is also an en suite shower room and access to the integral double garage with electric up and over doors and an EV charger.
From the entrance hall, stairs lead to the first floor which offers an impressive principal bedroom with a large semi-circular feature bay window and doors to a balcony from which the sea views are simply exquisite. Beyond this is an equally impressive en suite bathroom with free standing roll top bath perfectly positioned for the views to Man Sands. There is also a generous dressing room. The first floor offers a further three double bedrooms, all of which have en suite bathrooms and two of which have a balcony or roof terrace.

Gardens and grounds
Approached over a private driveway which leads to the integral double garage and an additional parking area, Penhill House sits in around 3.5 acres of gardens and grounds. There is a wrap-around terrace offering the perfect spot for entertaining, alfresco dining or simply enjoying the spectacular vistas. Steps lead to the landscaped formal garden which is beautifully private and largely laid to lawn and include a well-maintained tennis court.