The Old Malt House

LOCATION A peaceful, creekside location in a conservation area, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the picturesque village of South Pool, offering wonderful opportunities for exploring this beautiful area on foot, by car or via the water. The popular sailing town of Salcombe is 12 miles by road or a short hop away via the tiny passenger ferry from nearby East Portlemouth (see in ‘Photos’). The village of Frogmore, a five-minute drive away, boasts a great bakery/village shop, whilst individual shops and useful supermarkets in the market town of Kingsbridge are just five miles away. With South Pool’s great pub just a short walk away, access to the water ‘on the doorstep’, the beautiful countryside setting, plus the area’s great
beaches and attractions easily accessible by car, this is the perfect location for a special family holiday exploring all that South Devon has to offer.VIEWS Lovely views from the dining area and decked balcony across South Pool creek and the peaceful South Devon countryside. ENTRANCE Steps lead up to the main entrance (at the rear of the property) and into a lobby at first floor level – this in turn opens to the hallway offering access to the main living accommodation. BOOT/CLOAKROOM Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious boot room plus separate cloakroom with w.c. and basin.KITCHEN/DINING ROOM A beautifully appointed kitchen has a wide range of contemporary floor and wall units with polished granite work surface, a ‘Leisure Rangemaster Professional’ cooking range (with
two electric ovens, separate grill, five-ring gas hob and electric hot plate), American style fridge/freezer with ice dispenser and water filter, integrated electric coffee maker (not in use), dishwasher, wine cooling cabinet and breakfast bar with five stools. The open plan area leads into the dining room furnished with large table seating eight and offering lovely views over South Pool creek. The dining area also features two large sofas and two armchairs, and a wood-burning stove. Full height bi-folding doors lead out to the decked balcony overlooking the creek.SNUG/PLAYROOM A cosy snug has a double sofa, bean bags, wall-mounted TV, DVD/Playstation console, and a wide variety of DVDs, games and toys – an ideal play space for younger children.MEDIA ROOM On the lower
level is a cinema/TV room with 60” (?) wall-mounted TV, large four-seater leather sofa, bean bags, DVD library and bookshelves stacked with novels etc. There is also a STUDY with desk and chair and a small games area with full-size table football game.BEDROOMS Four in total. At first floor level is the master suite offering views over neighbouring fields. This bedroom is furnished with a super-King size leather sleigh bed, bedside units, walk-in wardrobe, chest of drawers and leather armchair. The spacious en suite has a freestanding double-ended bath, corner cubicle with rain head shower, w.c., ‘his and hers’ wash hand basins and heated towel rail. Also at this level is an en suite double room with 4’6” bed, bedside units, hanging space and
shelving - the en suite shower room has a corner cubicle, wash-hand basin, w.c. and heated towel rail. The third bedroom (at lower ground floor level) features a King-size wooden framed with matching bedside cabinets, drawers and wardrobe, whilst the fourth features two sets of matching bunk beds (N.B. Only one set are available for guest use unless requested at the time of booking as an alternative to one of the other bedrooms – maximum occupancy is for 8 guests). All duvets, pillows, bed linen and towels are provided – guests require beach and tea towels only.BATH/SHOWER ROOMS In addition to the two en suites (above) is a beautifully presented ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom shared between bedrooms 3 and 4 (ie. with a door in from either) comprising bath, shower
(over), wash-hand basin, w.c. and heated towel rail.UTILITY ROOM On the lower ground floor is a well equipped utility room with a good range of cupboards, Belfast sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. Door to garden.OUTSIDE To the rear of the house is a beautifully landscaped walled garden with numerous shrubs, trees and bushes providing a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Beautifully laid patios including a large decked area with glass and aluminium balustrading, ideal venues for al fresco dining or just simply taking a moment to enjoy the peace and quiet.PARKING For 2-3 cars off road in front of the house (garage not available).OTHER INFORMATION Oil fired central heating and hot water. Mostly oak flooring throughout with carpet in bedrooms. Wireless broadband available. Strictly no
smoking permitted but up to two well behaved dogs are allowed. Mobile signal is variable in South Pool and some networks will have limited coverage.