East Portlemouth, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Description
A beautifully presented, bright and impressive barn conversion, with five double bedrooms, superb living accommodation and situated only about a mile from glorious, sandy beaches and coves.
DISTANCES
Salcombe Via Passenger Ferry 1.5 miles
Kingsbridge 8 miles
A38 Devon Expressway 17 miles
Totnes 17 miles
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
- Spacious hallway
- Guest bedroom with en suite shower room
- 3 further bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Utility room
GROUND FLOOR
- Large entrance hall
- Kitchen / breakfast room
- Vaulted living / dining room
- Cloakroom
FIRST FLOOR
- Main bedroom suite with en suite shower room
- Study / dressing area
OUTSIDE
- Courtyard
- Decked terrace
- Garage
- Parking
LOCATION
Holset is about half a mile from the picture-perfect village of East Portlemouth, a small coastal village situated on the banks of Kingsbridge and Salcombe Estuary, known for its pristine beaches, including Mill Bay, Small’s Cove and Fisherman’s Cove. There is a lovely farm café and shop at Village Farm, and the nearby Gara Rock Spa Hotel, about a mile, has recently changed hands and offers a superb dining experience, cocktail bar, spa and stunning coastal views. A walk down from the hotel, is Rickham Beach, a beautiful sandy cove and one of the loveliest and most peaceful beaches in the area. The South-West Coast path runs alongside Holset, linking miles of stunningly beautiful and rugged coastal walks. Salcombe can be reached via the passenger ferry which operates daily, or a water taxi, both taking about 5 minutes. Salcombe is renowned for its sailing and boating facilities with miles of sheltered water and fine sandy beaches and offers an abundance of independent shops, galleries, cafés, restaurants and pubs. A school bus service runs from East Portlemouth to Kingsbridge and there are excellent pubs in the neighbouring villages of East Prawle and South Pool. The market town of Kingsbridge is about 8 miles away and provides schooling, leisure centre, cinema, medical centre and a further range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Totnes is about 17 miles away and provides a mainline rail link to London Paddington (2hrs 40 mins) The A38 Devon Expressway links the M5 motorway at Exeter and is about 17 miles.
THE PROPERTY
The Malthouse sits within Holset Court, a beautifully converted range of barns, which formed part of the Holset Estate and date back to the 1800s. Accommodation is arranged over three floors, and is approached on ground level through a spacious and welcoming entrance hall. jackson-stops.co.uk The kitchen / breakfast room is beautifully fitted and centres around a large island, with integrated appliances including a dishwasher, a microwave, three ovens and a wine fridge. The living room is the standout feature of this beautiful home, with a high vaulted beamed ceiling, wood burning stove, and two Juliette balconies with double doors. From the galleried landing, stairs descend to the lower ground f loor, where the accommodation comprises a guest bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. In addition is a large utility room. A stable door leads from the hallway to the terrace outside. The first floor is dedicated to the main suite which offers a generous bedroom, en suite shower room and a dressing area which is currently used as a study.
OUTSIDE
There is a decked terrace and a paved terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. Parking for two cars and a garage.
DIRECTIONS (TQ8 8PL)
Holset is situated between East Portlemouth, Gara Rock and East Prawle. If driving towards East Portlemouth, the turning to Holset will be found on the right, about half a mile from the village.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Oil central heating via radiators, recently installed private drainage, mains water and electricity
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: South Hams District Council
Council Tax Band: G
EPC rating: C
Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office:
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-22
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Fibre (FTTC)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
14 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Salcombe Church of England Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 80
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Charleton Church of England Academy2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 24
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 85
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stokenham Area Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 202
- Type
- Community school
- West Alvington Church of England Academy4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Kingsbridge Academy4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,199
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dartmouth Academy10 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Pupils
- 435
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Ivybridge Community College14 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 2,262
- Type
- Academy converter
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy14 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Type
- Academy converter
- King Edward VI Community College15 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 940
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Walking trail
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Getting Around
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- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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