Summary - 1 OLD COASTGUARD COTTAGES WEMBURY PLYMOUTH PL9 0EJ
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Panoramic estuary views with private quayside and turn-key finish.
Stunning panoramic estuary views across the River Yealm
Set on the banks of the River Yealm, this Grade II listed former coastguard cottage offers an unrivalled estuary position with private quayside and outhaul mooring. The house has been recently renovated and presented as a largely turn-key three-bedroom home with a front terrace and enclosed rear garden that capture panoramic views across the deep-water pool to Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo and Dartmoor.
The accommodation retains character features — a cast-iron Carron range, wood burner and cottage-style kitchen with granite and wooden worktops plus a two-door electric Aga — alongside modern upgrades such as remote-controlled home automation for heating, lights and security. Two reception rooms face the estuary; there are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged over a traditional layout, totalling about 1,279 sq ft.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the property is freehold and chain free, recently lime-rendered and well maintained, and it owns quay-side rights (outhaul mooring subject to RYHA licence). It is especially suitable for boat owners, holidays or rental use given immediate water access, but access by vehicle is not available. Arrival is by passenger ferry, boat across the estuary, or a roughly one-mile footpath from Wembury.
Important constraints: listed-building status restricts alterations and may complicate works or extensions. Services are basic — heating relies on room heaters and the wood burner, drainage is to a cesspit, and broadband is very slow (ADSL). There is no dedicated parking and coastal erosion risk is noted. These factors are important for long-term running costs and any future refurbishment plans.
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