About this property

A superb opportunity to acquire one of Bigbury-on-Sea’s most distinctive properties, occupying a prime position with panoramic sea views and stunning gardens extending to just under half an acre.

AT A GLANCE
A superb opportunity to acquire one of Bigbury-on-Sea’s most distinctive properties, occupying a prime position with panoramic sea views and stunning gardens extending to just under half an acre.

ACCOMMODATION
This property has been within the same family ownership for three generations and now comes to the market for the very first time. Occupying what is arguably one of the finest waterside settings in Bigbury-on-Sea, it enjoys uninterrupted, never-to-be-built-out vistas thanks to the National Trust land in front and its own significant plot.

The accommodation flows well, with a porch leading to a cloakroom and all principal rooms. A bright and cosy sitting room features a sliding door opening onto a superb balcony, perfectly positioned to showcase the glorious views. The kitchen provides a range of storage and an impressive picture window framing the coastal scenery. This floor further benefits from two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

A staircase descends to the garden level, where the accommodation is divided into two distinct sections, offering flexibility for guests or family. The first section includes a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. The second section is a self-contained area accessed independently from the garden, comprising a sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a family bathroom. With parents comfortably housed on the main floor, additional bedrooms below, and the annex for guests or in-laws, the configuration naturally lends itself to multi-generational living as well as private guest use or a potential income stream.

Dominated by its generous footprint and panoramic views towards the iconic Burgh Island and the South Devon coastline, the house occupies an elevated position designed to take full advantage of its totally absorbing outlook.

OUTSIDE
The gardens are arranged in generous terraces, with lawns stepping down towards mature borders and natural landscaping. Multiple vantage points, together with the upper balcony and a covered terrace at garden level, provide exceptional spaces for outdoor enjoyment. The scale of the gardens, coupled with their orientation and views, offers considerable scope for further landscaping or development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

The property also benefits from a private pedestrian pathway to the right-hand side, leading directly to the beach.

LOCATION
Folly Rise is situated on Ringmore Drive in Bigbury-on-Sea, one of the South Hams’ most coveted coastal addresses. From its elevated position, the property enjoys commanding views over Bigbury Beach and Burgh Island, both just a short walk away. The beach offers golden sands, swimming, and water sports, along with a popular surf school. At low tide, the iconic sea tractor or sandy causeway provides access to Burgh Island, home to the historic Art Deco hotel and the Pilchard Inn.

The surrounding coastline offers some of South Devon’s finest walking routes, with the South West Coast Path easily accessible from the property. Nearby villages provide local amenities, while Kingsbridge, Modbury, and Plymouth are within easy reach for a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services.

The combination of an enviable location, a large plot, and breathtaking views ensures Folly Rise represents one of the area’s most exciting opportunities to create a bespoke coastal residence.

SERVICES
Mains Water and Electricity and Drainage. Oil Fired Central Heating

TENURE
Freehold

LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council. Band F

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Marchand Petit, Modbury Office. Tel: 01548 831163