A luxury riverside mansion that offers its reclusive owners total privacy and stunning views has gone on the market for £4m.
Woods House sits on its own peninsula overlooking the River Dart in Devon and offers secluded secrecy.
The property, that has 39 acres of grounds, would appeal to wealthy private-types or celebrities wanting to escape the limelight as it is only visible from the water.
The numerous rooms in the mansion give the occupants stunning views over the River Dart as it sits on its own peninsula. There is over half a mile of frontage onto the river
Featuring seven bedrooms and a helipad, this property would suit celebrities and other private wealthy individuals
The occupants can get an undisturbed and comfortable night’s sleep in the mansion thanks to its secluded location. It can only be accessed by a concealed entrance or helipad
It can only be reached through a discreet entrance and down a tree-lined drive along with its own helipad so can be accessed from the air.
The spacious and recently renovated property is located in the ancient village of Stoke Gabriel, one of the most sought-after in Devon’s South Hams district.
Featuring a variety of living rooms including a drawing room, sitting room, dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room, sun room and cellar, this huge house also has underfloor heating.
Anyone cooking in the kitchen can use freshly grown produce in the estate’s kitchen garden, featuring a Victorian-style greenhouse
The mansion is set in 39 acres of land, perfect for those looking for a quiet and private life
The occupants can keep fresh and clean in the six bathrooms contained within the property
Upstairs, the occupants and their guests can sleep in comfort in a master suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, a guest suite, five further bedrooms, four more bathrooms, a galleried study and a play room.
There is also a separate three-bedroom cottage in need of renovation that could provide staff accommodation, extra guest accommodation or be a holiday let opportunity.
The Victorian-style greenhouse and spacious gardens mean that the owners can grow their own fresh vegetables
There are five sitting rooms to chose from including a drawing room, sitting room, dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room, sun room and this huge house also has underfloor heating
There are stunning views across the Dart Estuary and that is the only place where this mansion can be seen from
There is also a double garage and the helipad comes with a 40ft hangar.
The well-proportioned gardens include a small orchard, a productive kitchen garden and Victorian-style greenhouse and woodlands.
Sarah-Jane Bingham-Chick, from estate agents Savills, said: ‘It’s very rare to get a property like this with so much river frontage.
This top floor room offers stunning views over the Estuary, ‘one of the prettiest in the country’, according to Sarah-Jane Bingham-Chick from estate agents Savills
Despite coming with a 39 acre estate, the land needs little maintenance and a local farmer uses the land to rear sheep
According to the estate agent, the house which was built in 1913, has recently been renovated and needs nothing doing to it
‘There’s not even a handful of them on the River Dart with that location and that amount of acreage. It really is best in class.
‘It’s being sold by an executor, the owner bought it about ten years ago.
‘The house was built in 1913 and since then it hasn’t been on the market very often. Families who inherit or manage to buy such a house tend not to sell, except in exceptional circumstances.
‘Occupying possibly the finest position on the River Dart, this is one of South Devon’s most beautiful small estates’ : Sarah-Jane Bingham-Chick, property agent
A floor plan of Woods House, illustrating the 6,298 sq ft of accommodation it offers across its numerous rooms
The helipad comes with a 40ft hanger where helicopters can be stored. The house can also be accessed by boat and car
‘The house has all been renovated, it wants for nothing so it’s ready for someone to move straight into. There is a cottage in the grounds which does need work.
‘Subject to planning permission it could be extended and made into something quite spectacular.
‘It has its own separate drive and sits to the back of the house. It could be staff accommodation or a lovely holiday let.
Woods House can only be accessed accessed through a discreet entrance in the ancient village of Stoke Gabriel, extending to a mature tree-lined drive
The southern views are spectacular, looking over green pastures towards the Dart Estuary
‘You’re surrounded by your own land, it sits on its own peninsula, which is just fabulous’: Sarah-Jane Bingham-Chick, property agent
‘The property would work well as a main or second home. Although it’s 39 acres, very little maintenance is required for the garden and there’s a friendly neighbourhood farmer who uses the land for the sheep.
‘There’s a little slipway so you can access directly onto the river from the grounds, although it would need to be a flat-bottomed boat as it’s tidal.
‘All of the River Dart is just idyllic. It’s probably one of the prettiest estuaries in the country and this house has a beautiful outlook over the rolling countryside and wooded banks.
A little slipway means the River Dart can be accessed directly from the grounds by a flat-bottomed boat
The nearest town to Woods House is Totnes which is around four miles away
According to the estate agent, the house has not been on the market very often
‘You’re surrounded by your own land, it sits on its own peninsula, which is just fabulous.’
Woods House also comes with the three bedroom Twiga Cottage, set away from the mansion, but this requires renovation. It could be used for further guest accommodation and is accessed through its own drive
The sought-after village of Stoke Gabriel features offers a wonderful array of activities and clubs, primary school, post office, general store, two pubs and a beautiful 13th Century church
A wrap-around paved terrace, complete with stunning views, provides the perfect place to entertain guests outside
Underfloor heating is available on the ground and first floors to keep the occupants warm during the winter
Featuring all the mod cons, Woods House has recently been re-wired to allow technology and home appliances to be used seamlessly