* Freehold
* Beautiful home with period features
* Five bedroom main house and two bed cottage
* Stunning sea views
* Private path to a private secluded beach at bottom of the garden
* Five Bedrooms, four with en suite
* Large kitchen, breakfast room and utility / boot room
* Option of self contained wing
* Private path to a private secluded beach at bottom of the garden
* Beautiful outside entertaining space and gardens
* EPC Rating = C
An exceptional five bedroom main house and two bed cottage in a commanding
cliff top position with unbeatable sea views and its own beach.
Description
Downderry Lodge is an exceptional detached property built around 1890. Set
over three floors, the rooms take advantage of the outstanding sea and
woodland views. This beautiful home was originally used as a seaside retreat
for the Port Eliot Estate and was the summer residence of the Earl of St.
Germans. There is a private pathway leading from the garden down to the
secluded beach below. The pedestrian gate from the garden gives access to the
South West Coast path.
Accommodation
There are two elegant reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room with
separate utility/ boot room downstairs. The first floor is arranged as the
principal suite. This includes an extremely generous bedroom with fitted
wardrobes and door to balcony with ocean views, en - suite bathroom, a library
guest bedroom, and dressing room incorporating bespoke joinery. The second
floor contains two double en suite bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a 3 x bed
family bedroom.
Ground Floor
Kitchen - A slate tiled terrace and ornate wisteria clad loggia runs the
entire facade of the building. The front door leads into the spacious
reception hall. With archway through to the kitchen/ dining area on right.
This is fitted with beautiful bespoke oak cabinets, dressers and shelving and
pink granite worktops. The integrated appliances include a four oven oil fired
aga, four ring Miele electric hob with microwave /oven, dishwasher, and
American Fridge/freezer providing filtered water - the oak island incorporates
cupboards providing ample storage. Underneath a window to the East is a
stainless steel sink and drainer with waste disposal system fitted. Th
original large sash window with fitted bench seating to the front overlooks
the gardens and out to sea and has space for table and chairs. At the rear of
the kitchen is a door to the utility/boot room, a large quarry tiled room with
windows to the side and rear of the property. There is a Belfast sink, washing
machine, tumble dryer and ample cupboards with a granite worktop. A stable
door leads to the back courtyard and there is a door through to the back of
the reception hall.
Dining room
From the reception hall an arch leads left to the dining room with an original
stone fireplace and two large sash windows, both fitted with window seats
which capture the sea views. The rear area has a raised floor which
accommodates the large dining table while the lower end has a good sized
seating area for coffee table and sofa(s) .
Drawing room
Leading through to the large elegant drawing room which has a magnificent
double height ceiling, wooden floor, and original characterful stone fireplace
accommodating a large wood burner. As well a secondary front door there Is a
glazed alcove with French doors exiting to the front loggia which at present
accommodates a coffee table and seating for 2 persons. It has delightful views
of the garden and bay beyond. The whole area is well soundproofed in the event
it is used as a independent wing. It has a small fitted kitchen and recently
installed shower room with sink/wc. .
First floor
The staircase ascends from the reception hall. Halfway up is an original arts
and crafts stained glass window allowing light to the 1st floor landing.
Principal bedroom suite
A unique carved door leads to the principal bedroom. Large bright room with
French doors onto a pretty balcony giving a phenomenal sea vista. There is an
original slate fireplace at one end and a useful built in wardrobe at the
other. There are two concealed radiators and a wooden boarded floor. An
archway leads through to the magnificent bespoke oak bathroom, complete with
roll top bath, walk in shower, w/c and sink. A matching carved door leads
through to landing extension where there are two storage cupboards one
containing the consumer units. A third carved door leads to the library/
second bedroom
Library/second bedroom
This room has a matching slate fireplace and wooden floor. There is an
outstanding se view here
and useful oak shelving. An archway doorway leads through to a dressing room
with bespoke fitted oak cupboards and window to rear facing the private
woodland .
Loft Room
The very spacious beamed loft area above the drawing room could be accessed
from here with minor building works. It has the best view of the whole bay and
incorporates the original 19 century beams
with good height ceiling. It can be accessed at present through a hatch from
the west wing drawing room. There are plans drawn up by a structural engineer
which are readily available.
Second floor
From the first floor landing another staircase leads to the second floor -
there is a loft ladder to the secondary large storage loft
West Bedroom
To the right is the west bedroom with sash bonnet window overlooking the
grounds and bay.
Plenty of space for a super king bed and writing desk.
There is a fit wardrobe and to the north is an en suite bathroom with vintage
bath, w/c, and basin. It has a large velux window overlooking the woodland.
Family bathroom
Next - door is the food sized family bathroom with shower, wc, basin and bonnet
window overlooking sea/grounds.
North bedroom
On the other side of corridor is the north bedroom. At present it contains
three beds and has been used as a children’s bedroom. It has a velux and one
end, a double fitted wardrobe, and a second sash window overlooking the
woodland.
East bedroom
The East bedroom also has plenty space for a super king bed and writing desk
etc. It has fitted wardrobe and an en suite shower, wc, basin. There is a
bonnet, sash window facing the bay/grounds.
The Boathouse - The boathouse is a contemporary studio that lies adjacent to
Downderry Lodge House, enjoying southerly views over its mature garden setting
with its distinctive coastal Monterey Pines and the rugged coastline beyond.
This recently completed building renovation references Cornwall's many boat
houses and sail lofts and is one of Cornwall's most valuable holiday lets
which offers open plan living in two light and airy reception spaces and two
spacious double bedrooms above. A kitchen/dining area is accessed via a full
room height glazed door, maximising on the property's coastal position. The
stylish fitted kitchen and breakfast bar offers a range of fitted appliances
and units with space for a breakfast bar and dining table.
This rooms leads into a feature stone hall with a small shower room and a coat
hanging space.
An internal glass sliding door opens onto the lounge area with a wood burning
stove providing a warm focal point to this cosy, colourful space. Again a
large glazed door in the southerly elevation frames fantastic views to the
bay.
An oak, turning staircase leads up to two double bedrooms built into the
pitched roof space creating characterful and light rooms.
From the easterly bedroom, a double glass French door opens up onto a glazed,
Juliette balcony.
The westerly bedroom has side French doors that open up onto an elevated
garden terrace with railings. This terrace is currently used for a jacuzzi
from where you can enjoy the sun for most of the day.
Outside, the contemporary stone building has a separate entrance drive and
parking court with terraced gardens enclosed by mature shrubs and trees. The
property benefits from an acre of sloped woodland behind the property and a
rectangle of bank at the front, down to its own section of private beach.
Agent Note -
\ - Aerial image taken over 6 months ago
Location
Downderry Lodge is an exceptional detached property, one of Cornwalls most
sought after cliff top residences. It has a commanding position with glorious
views of the everchanging seascape.
Downderry is a coastal village in southeast Cornwall, situated 12 miles west
of Plymouth and one mile east of Seaton. It has a long beach of light shingle
and lots of smaller beaches with views of Looe Island and Rame Head. There is
a thriving community within the village, which boasts a church, shop with post
office within, a pub, restaurant and coffee shop. There is also a primary
school. Unspoilt, Downderry is close to the pretty seaside villages of
Kingsand and Cawsand and nearby is the historic house and parkland of Mount
Edgecombe.
A more comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities can
be found in Plymouth or Liskeard. There is easy access onto the M5 at Exeter
and the mainline station of St Germans has a regular service to London
Paddington.
Square Footage: 4, 493 sq ft
Directions
From Downderry village centre proceed east on the B3247 out of the town. Once
on the very outskirts of the village as the road doglegs left up the Tregunnus
Lanel, the driveway is on your right.
Distances:
Beach & local amenities - 0. 3; Looe - 5; Plymouth - 18; Fowey - 19; Tavistock
- 23; Cornwall Airport (Newquay) - 37; Truro - 45; Exeter International
Airport - 63
(All distances are approximate and in miles)
Additional Info
Services - Private Water, Private Drainage (septic tank) & Mains Electricity
Heating: Oil fired Central Heating, wood burner.
Broadband: Superfast
Tenure - Freehold
Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.
Important notice - Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice
that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or
warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on
their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no
responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These
particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied
upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or
distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only
and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the
property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and
Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must
satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Property location on the map: Use mouse double click to (Zoom IN: LEFT button; Zoom OUT: RIGHT button)

Similar properties: