Description
A contemporary house in a coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near East Portlemouth, Salcombe. It has a large garden, a path across fields to a sandy beach, incredible views, well-equipped luxury accommodation and a hi-tech cinema.
Surrounded by National Trust farmland, Seacombe is approached down a private stone track. The family owned the site for over 20 years before the wooden shack was replaced. Annie, a qualified architect, designed and supervised the project. Glyn managed the self-build, Jane, Will and Joe helped and Mark (Annie's partner) was the carpenter. The result was the winner of Best Home Competition (Telegraph/Home Building and Renovating Magazine), two RIBA awards and the plaudits of many who have stayed there. From the rear, the cedar-clad building is low-key as it is built into the hill with huge glass windows to the south. On entering, the views are immediately apparent from a seating area and balcony - the three bedrooms and bathrooms are on this level while the kitchen/dining, living room and cinema are downstairs. The large walled garden offers privacy and there is a field for croquet or other games.
The house has underfloor heating from a ground source heat pump and heat-recovery ventilation. Two bedrooms have en-suite facilities. The third can be arranged with 2 or 3 single beds. It is possible to use the cinema room as a further double bedroom (+£45 per person) making a maximum of 9 guests. The custom-made kitchen is in oak with granite work surfaces. Upstairs the floors are oak, downstairs and in the bathrooms the floor is limestone, which continues outside to the terrace. The house has excellent facilities including a cinema, music system, switchable to different areas, TVs in all bedrooms, wi-fi and impressive kitchen equipment.
The outside terrace has a large hardwood table and chairs for outdoor dining. sunloungers and deckchairs.. There is a small kitchen garden with herbs and seasonal salad available to guests. The garden has a large lawn, flowers and fruit trees and banks of wild flowers. There is a parking area behind the house and over an acre of field for games. A croquet set is provided.
The rental period is Sunday 4.00 pm to Sunday 10.00 am. It is sometimes possible to rent Seacombe Thurs-Sun or Sun-Thurs for 70% of the appropriate rent. Pets are not permitted. 20% of rent due with booking - remainder 8 weeks before holiday. Please see our detailed terms and conditions on our website.