4 bed detached house for sale

South Furzeham Road, Furzeham, Brixham TQ5

Impressively extended 4-bed detached home with stunning kitchen/breakfast room, solar panels, and historic art studio/home office, once belonging to maritime artist John Chancellor. Enjoy far-reaching views, underfloor heating, resin-bound driveway, and a landscaped garden perfect for family living and entertaining.

Once the cherished residence of acclaimed seaman and maritime artist John Chancellor, this impressively extended four-bedroom detached home is now a thoughtfully modernised haven for contemporary family living. Set on a sun-soaked plot with far-reaching open views, the property offers spacious and stylish accommodation throughout.

Lovingly enhanced over the years, the home features a stunning kitchen/breakfast room extension – truly the heart of the home – as well as tasteful, neutral décor, plenty of versatile space, and self-owned solar panels (on a preferred 'Feed-In' tariff) for added energy efficiency.

The ground floor welcomes you with a bright, galleried entrance hall (with underfloor heating) leading into a generous family lounge, complete with a feature gas fireplace, and a separate dining area. The standout kitchen/breakfast room, again with underfloor heating, boasts sleek integrated appliances including a dishwasher, eye-level oven and grill, and induction hob, with patio doors seamlessly connecting to the beautifully landscaped rear garden. A useful utility area (housing a Baxi gas condensing boiler) and a convenient cloakroom complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, a spacious and airy landing enjoys panoramic views across Brixham and Southdown Fields. The master suite benefits from a stylish built-in wardrobes in a large dressing area and an en-suite shower room, while the smartly appointed family bathroom serves a further double bedroom and two further generously sized bedrooms.

Outside, the front of the property features ample parking on a recently installed resin-bound driveway and a neat lawn bordered by mature shrubs and walled boundaries for privacy. The rear garden is ideal for families and social occasions, offering a lush lawn and a dedicated patio terrace – perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings.

Another standout feature is the historic art studio where John Chancellor created many of his renowned works. This charming outbuilding, with feature wood burner serves as a very versatile space which is currently utilised as a large home office - applying a more modern method of 'working from home'.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the rare combination of heritage, character, and modern lifestyle features offered by this truly unique family home.