Summary - Boat House, Downderry Lodge, Buttlegate, DOWNDERRY PL11 3LH
7 bed 7 bath Detached
Period charm with separate annexe and private beach access for family living.
Unrivalled sea views from principal rooms and balcony
Private path through garden to secluded beach and coastal path
Main house: five bedrooms; four with en suite bathrooms
Separate two-bedroom boathouse ideal for holiday let or annexe
Large bespoke oak kitchen, utility/boot room and reception spaces
Huge plot ~3.55 acres with mature Monterey pines and terraces
Medium flood risk; coastal insurance and flood considerations apply
Services: private water, septic tank drainage, oil-fired heating
Perched on a commanding cliff-top in Downderry, this substantial period residence combines sweeping sea views with versatile accommodation for extended family living. The main five-bedroom house retains original character—sash windows, stone fireplaces and exposed beams—while a contemporary two-bedroom boathouse provides a self-contained annexe ideal for guests, multigenerational use or holiday letting. The grounds are extensive (about 3.55 acres) with direct private access down to a secluded beach and connection onto the South West Coast Path.
The principal house offers generous reception spaces including a double-height drawing room with wood burner, a large bespoke oak kitchen/breakfast room and a principal suite with balcony and bespoke bathroom. Four bedrooms benefit from en suites across the main house, and there is scope to complete a loft conversion (structural plans available) to create further accommodation or a dedicated studio. The boathouse is a recent, well-appointed build with open-plan living, two bedrooms and its own parking and terraced garden—strong potential as a high-earning holiday let.
Practical points are straightforward: the property is freehold, has superfast broadband, private water and drainage (septic tank), and oil-fired central heating supplemented by wood burners. The EPC rating is C. Buyers should note a medium flood risk for coastal sites, reliance on oil heating, and private drainage arrangements. Council tax is described as very expensive. These factors are important when assessing running costs and insurance for a cliff-top coastal home.
This home will suit families seeking an exceptional coastal lifestyle, buyers looking for an income-producing annexe, or anyone drawn to period character and panoramic sea views. It offers immediate comfort with room for sensitive updating and clear potential to increase value through the loft and ongoing management of the boathouse holiday-let income.
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