Above the Bar, Sharpitor, Salcombe, TQ8 8ET
Just as its name suggests, this contemporary coastal abode raises the bar. A detached contemporary home, it sits in one of the most coveted addresses in Salcombe and features a well-considered scattering of sun terraces, balconies and gardens, each unfurling its very own to-die-for panorama. Amble downwards and those views come fingertip close, thanks to direct access to the water’s edge.
Above the Bar occupies an enviable location, its present owners having created a home that boasts arguably the most spectacular views in Salcombe. Nestled above an idyllic cove, the property has been built so that every vantage point sees the sea blues and rolling hillside greens of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty through fresh eyes. It’s difficult to imagine tearing yourself away from such a scenic space, but the South West Coast Path runs just outside the front door for those who do manage such a feat, while South Sands beach and its harbour town ferry sits a five minute walk away.
Turning your gaze inside, a magnificent open plan kitchen/dining/living room cries out for summer days spent entertaining friends and family. Views spill in through picture windows and sliding doors, the latter opening onto a sun terrace made for alfresco evenings that become parties ebbing on late into the night. On the upper floor level, a wraparound balcony delivers a 180-degree bird’s eye view of the water and Salcombe’s inimitable coastline.
Spread across three floors, Above the Bar hosts four double bedrooms, three of which feature en-suite facilities. The three ground floor bedrooms each having access to a balcony makes morning coffees in the sun obligatory.
Meander along the footpath through well-established gardens and you’ll find yourself at the water’s edge, complete with access to a waterside landing area; a must in this sailing hotspot.
Agent: Marchand Petit Salcombe, 24 Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8ET
