This character-filled home benefits from gorgeous riverside views across the Dartmouth waterfront, making it a scenic base for a coastal escape with family. The six-bedroom home is set along the River Dart within a National Landscape, meaning you’ll have pretty views and walks aplenty nearby. Dartmouth is full of charm and energy, with boats bobbing on the water and an ancient harbour 0.5 miles away.
You’ll access this nautical-themed property via 50 very steep steps from street level. The property is one of two neighbouring homes with a shared communal entrance and separate front doors. Inside, it’s arranged over multiple floors with oodles of space for big groups. The first floor, reached by external steps, opens into a welcoming hallway. This leads to a charming double bedroom and a bright open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with exposed beams, brickwork and sweeping river views. The kitchen has attractive wooden units and a tiled floor, while the lounge/diner features large picture windows, a Smart TV and a dining table. From here, a door opens onto a balcony overlooking the water. This level also includes a modern shower room and a twin bedroom. Downstairs is a king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a twin bedroom with waterside views, a second shower room, a utility cupboard, a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room plus another cosy twin. Outside, you can eat on the paved terrace while the youngsters mess about on the small lawn (children should be supervised). While there’s no on-site parking, a permit is provided for one car at Mayors Avenue car park (0.5 miles), available 24/7.
Nearby, Castle Cove (3 miles) is a secluded sand-and-pebble beach beneath cliffs and woodland, leading on to Sugary Cove (3 miles), where you can go paddling or canoeing. Both sit below the dramatic Dartmouth Castle (3 miles), one of the country’s most strikingly positioned fortresses, with breathtaking estuary and sea views. For a leisurely adventure, hop aboard the Dartmouth Paddle Steamer from the harbour (0.5 miles) and glide past Bayards Cove, Kingswear and Dartmouth Castle, or take the ferry across to Kingswear to ride the steam train on the Dartmouth Steam Railway. Keen walkers can join the South West Coast Path (1 mile), while between May and November the town comes alive with events including the Dartmouth Music Festival.