About this property
Churchward House is a unique and elegant period property that has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and now offers bright, spacious and stylish accommodation across 3 floors with a large private south facing garden and tiled patio area. The quiet village of Stoke Gabriel is a hidden gem of the South Hams. Flanked by the picturesque River Dart, the welcoming local community celebrate life with year round festivals and activity. Quiet, safe lanes and paths weave their way through flower clad walls to the waters edge in a few minutes and guests are spoilt by a host of local activities: while away the days relaxing by the tranquil Mill Pond and river in the excellent waterside café – The River Shack; busy yourself on the water or quayside with a variety of water based pursuits, wonder the numerous beautiful local countryside riverbank walks or participate in guided or DIY wine tasting of award winning Sharpham wines at the nearby Sandridge Barton vineyard.
After a day out exploring the local area, relax in complete comfort, spreading out across the properties flexible living spaces and catch the last of the light in the properties south facing garden. Boasting a large fully-equipped kitchen and open-plan dining room with double doors leading to a spacious patio area, the opportunity to eat alfresco style will be hard to resist in the warmer months. Or, if stepping away from the main crowd is more desired then guests can enjoy a quiet morning coffee or evening drink on the smaller front patio. In cooler months relax in the well-presented sitting room with its full height windows and gas log burner.
Contemporary and stylish throughout but with tastefully retained features from its past days as a boutique hotel, the property boasts quality, high spec finishes and many modern conveniences. All bedrooms are well furnished, with the master and second bedroom benefitting from modern ensuite shower rooms. There is parking for up to 4 or 5 vehicles.
Please be aware there are some weekday building works in the vicinity of the property. This has been factored into the advertised price.