... about ¾ mile from the centre/waterfront of Salcombe, high on the cliffs above South Sands (cove beach), with spectacular views over the estuary to East Portlemouth, out to sea (dolphins sometimes), and along the coast to Gara Rock and Prawle Point, a beautifully positioned, south-facing, detached, split-level house (c1990), the last house at the end of a private lane, only woodland beyond. Double garage.

Lilleby is set in about 2 acres of landscaped garden (barbecue) with mature trees, gravel paths winding down through terraces to woodlands (pines and hardwood) and then a gate to a footpath down to South Sands.

Wide tiled hall with high vaulted ceiling and French windows to large balcony with wonderful views. Elegant, 30', beautifully furnished drawing room decorated in creams, yellows and blues with wood floor, marble fireplace (‘coal effect’ Jetmaster gas fire), sumptuous curtains and light streaming in, TV/Sky/DVD, door to balcony. Dining room. Conservatory with wood floor, cane furniture, TV and time-wasting views, from which archway into beautifully fitted kitchen with Corian work surfaces, wood floor, pine table/chairs, dishwasher, microwave, larder fridge, cooker with ceramic hob, double oven, TV. Lobby (loo). Door to garage (fridge-freezer). Good-sized twin bedroom (front garden view). 

Stairs down to four more bedrooms (all with door to lower balcony) – the super master double (5’ bed) with large en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower and separate double power-shower, two washbasins); a double with en suite shower-room (suite with power-shower, double shower tray); a twin; and another double; large bathroom (suite, shower over bath). Utility room (washing machine, tumble drier). Outside, an annexe with one large bedroom/snug with twin beds and shower-room (suite) - less luxurious, but ideal for teenagers. 

Small children should be supervised in the steep, terraced garden. Arrival after 4pm. Damages Deposit £500. A fantastic, peaceful place and the view is exceptional. 

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