A majestic, towering Edwardian house on the sea-front overlooking Brixham harbour, Brixham Manor House is a stunning holiday-home with a games room, private indoor pool and gym for up to 16 incredibly lucky guests! Tucked at the end of a private road, overlooking beautifully manicured, landscaped gardens, this exquisite country home will give you the welcome of dreams, with an awe-inspiring staircase, a grandfather clock and even a stained-glass window in the grand entrance hall! Step through to the magnificent drawing room and admire the panoramic views over Brixham Breakwater, in this charming, oak-panelled setting. Settle yourself by the roaring fire, in the original stone hearth, for a relaxing afternoon with breath-taking views. When its time to dine in your magnificent formal dining area looking out over the harbour, youll have a blast enjoying this wonderful kitchen, with a separate preparation area should you wish to hire caterers for putting on a feast for friends and family! The lower-ground floor is the home of fun, with its full-size snooker room, table tennis, fully-equipped gym and indoor heated pool, and even a playroom for the youngsters! There are eight bedrooms in total, all enjoying sublime sea-views, with six doubles and two twin rooms, accommodating large groups of all shapes. Each room is divine, with marvellous furniture ranging from French beds, ornate marble mantelpieces and an Edwardian style bathtub! Seven can be found on the first floor, while theres also one double-room on the ‘fun floor for those who just cant leave the action (theres always one!) Your private garden is a vast expanse in which to soak up the sunshine, revel in the gentle sea-breeze and admire these breath-taking sea-views! With a sleek and stylish covered brick BBQ area, you can whip up quite the alfresco delight for the whole group with ease, and dine in the sunshine, or even under the stars, on your wonderful terrace! With a large lawn for the children to frolic to their hearts content, this is the perfect holiday-home for a large family (including all the games and entertainment inside!) Theres plenty of private parking, of course, so do bring a car to get out and about in the local area! Brixham Marina is just a stones throw away, and its less than a mile to Berry Head National Nature Reserve where you can enjoy a scenic stroll amid fabulous nature. In Brixham itself youll find an impressive fish market alongside shops and tearooms, while Torquay and the picturesque town of Paignton are just a short drive away. #### Features Lower Ground Floor - Bedroom with double bed - Kids play room - Games room - Snooker room - Sauna - Gym - Indoor pool - Shower and WC Ground Floor - Hallway - Drawing room - Dining room - Kitchen - Terrace - Utility room - Games room - Cloakroom First Floor - Master bedroom with double-bed and ensuite bathroom - Bedroom with double bed - Bedroom with double bed - Bedroom with double bed - Bedroom with double bed - Bedroom with twin single beds - Bedroom with twin single beds - Bathroom with bathtub and shower - Bathroom with bathtub and shower Exterior Grounds - Garden - Coastal views - Balcony - Barbecue - Al fresco dining facilities Additional Facilities - Wi-Fi - Table Tennis & table football - TV & DVD - Sky TV - Cot & highchair available on request - Private parking #### Location Enjoy the warm, welcoming and easy-going folk of the West Country, and the endless sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, medieval towns and national parks of Devon, a truly unmissable county! Brixham Manor House is perfectly positioned for those wanting to explore the wonderful region of Torbay and the world-famous English Riviera. Located in the pretty seaside harbour town of Brixham, home to one of the cleanest beaches in the area, Breakwater Beach, and a variety of charming shops and eateries. The lively town of Torquay is just a twenty-five minute car journey away, here are a wider selection of excellent shops and restaurants, beautiful beaches of Babbacombe and the cliffside Oddicombe and fantastic attractions including, Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Babbacombe Model Village and Living Coasts Coastal Zoo. The seaside resort of Paignton is just fifteen minutes away, here visitors are bound to enjoy a trip to its famous Zoo. For a perfect day in the fresh air and sunshine, Exmoor National Park and the 954km2 Dartmoor National Park, with their endless rugged moorland, woodland, farmlands and valleys sprinkled with granite tors are ideal for walking, horse riding, mountain biking, climbing and much more! The magnificent Jurassic Coast, comprising 95 miles of coastline with 185 million years of geological history is well worth a visit, with the South West Coast Path running along a large section of it. And for a lively city, to the south-east is Exeter on the River Exe, with its Roman era City Walls, vaulted, medieval underground passages and stunning Gothic cathedral, built in the 12th-century. To the west of the county youll find the larger city of Plymouth, with a fine display of its maritime tradition in the Barbicans Tudor and Jacobean buildings and Sutton Harbours heritage trail. Both cities have bustling high-streets and lively nightlife thanks to the sizeable student populations! Notable events in the area include the Devon County Show in Exeter each May, the Dartmouth Royal Regatta in August and the British Firework Championships in Plymouth also in August. If flying to the area, Exeter International operates flights between Paris CDG, Amsterdam and countless UK cities, and the nearby Bristol International Airport has nearly 80 destinations.
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