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Buttville House, Derby Road, Kingsbridge, Devon
Buttville House the layout and private location on the edge of
the town.
Derby Road, Kingsbridge,
Devon TQ7 1JL The separate coach house, located discreetly
within the extensive grounds, prevoiusly
One of the grandest houses in benefitted from planning (28/1792/90/3) to
convert to a 3 bedroom dwelling. With its own
Kingsbridge close to the Salcombe and
access, the building would be ideal for ancillary
Kingsbridge estuary, with over an acre accommodation/home office or studio.
of formal gardens and additional land if
required, close to local amenities. Extensive works have been carried out by the
current owners to the main house since they
The property purchased the property in the early 90s. The
Buttville house is a magnificent Grade II listed house was fully re-roofed in 1996, the lead valley
house dating from 1820. The property was built was replaced in 2021 and in 2003 work was
for Admiral Abraham Hawkins, a descendant carried out to the current kitchen area to create
of Sir John Hawkins of Spanish armada fame. the all-important large family kitchen/dining
Since then, the property has had a number area with direct access to the gardens.
of illustrious owners including Major General
William Birdwood and Lt Col John Jackson. Outside
Extending to 4,622 sq ft with a separate coach Buttville house is accessed via wrought iron
house of 1,450 sq ft located in the extensive gates set into a high stone wall offering privacy
grounds, the house is one of the largest to the property and gardens. There is ample
properties in Kingsbridge. Buttville house has off street parking available at the property
a colonial appearance with the wrap around with extra storage or parking available at the
veranda offering a peaceful setting to relax and coach house. A feature of the house are the
enjoy the views over the immaculate manicured impressive private formal gardens, extending
lawns. Internally the house is charming with a to in excess of 1 acre. Whilst large, they have
peaceful ambience combined with large double been predominantly laid to lawn with formal
aspect rooms, high ceilings and a grandeur borders, and therefore they are relatively easily
attributed to the era in which the property was maintained. To the west of the house there is
built, ensuring that the house is the perfect a walled garden, ideal for al fresco dining. The
family home whilst retaining the large formal area has a number of patio areas, a summer
rooms for entertaining guests. house, conservatory and a water feature.
Arranged over three floors with the flexibility to To the rear of the formal gardens is the coach
alter the internal layout if required, the house house with potential for further development if
offers a host of period features throughout required. The ground floor of the coach house
with open fire places, full height sash and case has a covered carport or boat storage with
windows. To the side of the house there is a a range of outbuildings which could also be
large walled garden stocked with mature trees converted to equestrian use if required. Past
accessed directly from the large dining kitchen the coach house there is an enclosed grass lawn
with aga. The walled garden with its patio, area previously used as a tennis court and this
garden room and bbq area offers sheltered leads to the adjoining field 'Searchwells' which is
al fresco dining and the opportunity to enjoy also owned by the property.
the stunning sunsets that the South Hams
are famous for. The house, whilst large, is not
overbearing and is an ideal family home given
Currently the field 'Searchwells' extending to 11 a firm favourite with walkers and the nearby golf acres is let on a Farm Business tenancy to a local courses at Thurlestone, Bigbury and Dartmouth farmer and is available by separate negotiation. are all easily accessible. There are also a number The field would be ideal for equestrian use and of excellent local bars, pubs, restaurants and a provides a protective shelter belt around the cinema in Kingsbridge. main house. There is a footpath surrounding the field ideal for dog walking. Location Buttville house is located on the outskirts of Kingsbridge town centre off Derby road leading up to The Kingsbridge Rugby football club. The club has over 600 junior members with both boys and girls enjoying excellent facilities and coaching. Fusion health centre in Kingsbridge offers excellent indoor facilities including a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, squash courts and tennis courts. The local park is also located nearby with all-weather tennis courts and play areas ideal for a young family. The Kingsbridge and Salcombe estuary is also located close to the property and with swing moorings available and boat launch facilities in Kingsbridge. The estuary is a haven for boaters accessing Salcombe, Frogmore and South Pool and is ideal for family water sports including sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking. The town of Kingsbridge has excellent local schooling with the Ofsed Outstanding Kingsbridge Community College secondary school also being located in the town. Independant schooling at Blundell’s, Stover, Plymouth College and Kelly College are also within reach, with a number of the schools running buses for day pupils and boarders from Kingsbridge and the surrounding areas. Kingsbridge offers an array of shopping facilities, with boutique clothes shops, food shops, butchers, bakers and two larger supermarkets, Tesco and Morrisons. There are excellent local doctors surgeries and dentists along with the South Hams Hospital located on the outskirts of town. The local area is blessed with some of the finest beaches in the UK, with nearby Bantham and Bigbury renowned for their surfing. The South West Coast Path is also
Directions
From the centre of Kingsbridge, head along Buttville House, Derby Road, Kingsbridge
The Embankment on the A379. Take the first Main House internal area 4,699 sq ft (437 sq m)
Barn internal area 1,429 sq ft (133 sq m)
turning into Derby Road and then follow Derby Total internal area 6,128 sq ft (569 sq m) N
Road around to the right after around 200 For identification purposes only. W
yards. Follow this road down the hill, passing the E
Recreation Ground on the right hand side,
S
continue straight up the hill and Buttville House Conservatory
3.40 x 2.80
will be found on the left hand side, opposite the 11'2" x 9'2"
(Maximum)
sharp right hand bend.
Study Bedroom 5
Dining Room Bedroom 3
General Kitchen/ Sitting Room 3.80 x 2.66 Bedroom 2 3.77 x 2.97
6.43 x 4.40 4.50 x 4.36
Breakfast Room Pantry 4.50 x 4.05 12'6" x 8'9" 4.50 x 3.98 12'4" x 9'9"
21'1" x 14'5" (Maximum) 14'9" x 14'4"
11.24 x 4.50 4.50 x 3.04 14'9" x 13'3" 14'9" x 13'1" (Maximum)
(Maximum)
Local Authority: South Hams District Council, 36'11" x 14'9"
(Maximum)
14'9" x 10'0"
(Maximum)
Follaton House, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE.
Tel: 01803 861234.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private
Snooker Room
drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
Drawing Room Principal Bedroom
5.86 x 4.66 5.54 x 4.97 5.56 x 4.85
19'3" x 15'3" 18'2" x 16'4" Boot 18'3" x 15'11"
Council Tax: Band G (Maximum)
Utility
Coal Store
3.22 x 2.42
Entrance Hall
5.98 x 3.30
Room Bedroom 4
3.97 x 3.30
Wine 10'7" x 7'11" 19'7" x 10'10" 13'0" x 10'10"
3.20 x 4.97
Cellar
10'6" x 16'4"
Store
Ground Floor First Floor
Lower Ground Floor
Sky
Sky
Sky
Log Store
Sky 4.99 x 4.10
Stables
10.40 x 4.55 16'4" x 13'5"
34'1" x 14'11" (Maximum) Office
Stables
6.10 x 4.62 (Maximum) 5.83 x 4.45
20'0" x 15'2" 19'2" x 14'7"
Coach House
6.10 x 2.84
20'0" x 9'4"
Barn Ground Floor Barn First Floor
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