Guide price
£475,000
4 bed detached house for sale
Manorbier, Tenby SA70Freehold
4 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
About this property
Period property at the heart of popular seaside village.
Four bedrooms, and ample reception rooms.
Gardens and off street parking for several vehicles.
Moments' walk from the beach and within easy reach of Tenby.
Nestled in the heart of the vibrant seaside community of Manorbier, this impressive four-bedroom home is a true gem in one of Pembrokeshire's most sought-after villages. Boasting ample internal accommodation, along with the rare advantage of generous off-street parking, this property is sure to captivate anyone searching in this area.
Entering the property from the good sized parking area you arrive in the spacious entrance hall at the centre of the home. This space acts as a hub for the property and houses the staircase to the first floor. A handy cloakroom is positioned next to the front door ideal for guests. Passing through the door to your right you enter the large sitting room, which enjoys windows to the front and side of the home. At the back of the entrance hall, you enter a rear lobby/utility room which has a door leading out to the private courtyard garden. Off this lobby an archway takes you into another flexible reception space which currently serves as a home bar, but could form a snug, study or additional bedroom if required. Turning left out of the entrance hall you arrive in the large dining room which opens into the kitchen at the rear of the home through a doorway. The kitchen at the rear of the property offers a good sized workspace for a chef and has the benefit of a door to the side of the home along with another leading you into the rear lobby. Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is a double bedroom with its own ensuite shower room.
Climbing the stairs to the first floor of the property you arrive on a welcoming landing which connects to all of the rooms on this level. At the southern end of the home, you find the large master bedroom which enjoys dual aspect windows and built in storage. At the opposite end of the property, you find two further double bedrooms, both with their own storage and hand basins. In the middle of the first floor, you find the family bathroom which completes the accommodation on offer.
Externally The Lodge offers ample off road parking, which is a highly sought after commodity in such a prime position of the village. To the side of the home is a block built shed. To the rear of the home, you find an enclosed courtyard garden which is a great entertaining area to enjoy. There is a brick built BBQ area making it the ideal space to relax after a day on the beach.
The proximity of both the beach and some of the finest parts of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is a huge selling point to the home and ensures hours of fun and enjoyment to an owner. The charming seaside resort of Tenby is less than a fifteen-minute drive away, with the historic town of Pembroke a short drive to the west. The Lodge offers an idyllic lifestyle in a superb and highly sort after location.
The combination of spacious internal accommodation, convenient parking, and proximity to the beach creates a charming oasis in this bustling seaside village. For those seeking to blend the best of village living with Manorbier's remarkable location on one of the UK's most stunning coastlines, The Lodge is fantastic prospect.
Entrance Hall
Entering the property from the front, you find yourself in the central entrance hall. With a floor finished in a pleasant mix of quarry tiles and original floorboards the space exudes character. In front of you the staircase rises to the first floor, with a door to your left leading to the dining room and a door at the back of the hall taking you into the rear lobby. A door to your right opens into the cloakroom with the doorway beyond it leading into the sitting room.
Cloak Room
Separated from the entrance hall by an original wooden wall the cloakroom is ideally placed for residents and guests alike. The room has a window to the front along with a high level window into the hallway for extra light for both spaces.
Sitting Room
The good sized sitting room enjoys a bay window to the front, along with a large window looking out to the side of the home. There is a feature fireplace on the far wall which the owner had intended to install a wood burning stove into, a plan that would be easy to implement to add even more warmth and character to the space. The same floorboards from the entrance hall continue into the space adding to the charm of the room.
Rear Lobby / Utility
To the rear of the entrance hall you find a large lobby/utility room. This useful space could provide a utility area to the kitchen next door (which can be accessed directly from the lobby). The room has a window and door leading out to the rear gardens and is finished with a tile floor, ideal for those returning from a day at the beach. An archway to your right leads into the reception room at the rear of the home.
Reception Room
This flexible space is currently set out as a home bar area but could fulfil a vast range of uses. The room enjoys a window to the rear and could easily form an office or additional ground floor bedroom if needed.
Dining Room
The dining room is accessed off the entrance hall and is a fantastic entertaining space for the home. With an exposed stone wall and beams above the room is packed with character. There is a door to the side leading into the ground floor bedroom, along with a door in the rear wall taking you into the kitchen.
Kitchen
The good sized kitchen can be accessed from the rear of the dining room or the rear lobby. For those returning from a trip to the shops the kitchen also has its own external door to the side of the home. The kitchen provides a range of wall and base units that offer great work and storage space. There are windows to the side and rear of the home bringing light into the space. The kitchen also houses the recently fitted gas boiler.
Ground Floor Bedroom
Off the dining room you find a good sized ground floor bedroom. Currently laid out as a twin this space would accommodate a double bed and has a window to the front and side of the home. There is a door to your right into the ensuite shower room.
Ensuite Shower Room
The shower room offers a lavatory, hand basin and corner shower cubicle and has an obscured glass window to the side.
First Floor Landing
Climbing the staircase you arrive on the first floor landing which connects all of the rooms on this level. With a window to the rear of the property bringing in natural light the landing is finished with the same original floorboards that run throughout this level of the home.
Bedroom One
Turning right at the top of the stairs you arrive in the large master bedroom which enjoys a dual aspect to the front and side along with a large range of fitted cupboards. The master bedroom is positioned next to the family bathroom for ease of access.
Bedroom Two
With a window to the side of the home, this bedroom is currently set out with two single beds. The room enjoys a built in cupboard along with a hand basin.
Bedroom Three
With two windows to the front of the home this bedroom enjoys a great range of built in cupboards along with a hand basin.
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is positioned at the front of the home and has a characterful freestanding bath along with the exposed stone of the front wall of the house. A lavatory and hand basin complete the amenities on offer.
External
The Lodge is found off a private driveway with parking for two/three cars along its frontage and another on the driveway to the side. Given the rarity of parking in this ancient settlement, this is a luxury not shared by many other homes in the locality. Also, to the side of the home you find a block built shed, which while in need of some renovation, could provide excellent dry storage.
To the rear of the home, you find a pleasant, enclosed, courtyard garden. This space is a great entertaining area with the brick built BBQ area making it the ideal space to entertain guests after a day on the water of walking the cliff path.
This private, garden is even more remarkable when you consider that both beach and world famous Pembrokeshire Coastal Path are within moments' walk of your front door.
Directions
If you are approaching Manorbier from the east, follow signs for Tenby from either the A477 or A40. When you reach Tenby proceed west on the A4139 signposted for Manorbier. Pass Penally on your right and proceed through the village of Lydstep. After leaving Lydstep take the first left hand turn onto the B4585 signposted for Manorbier. Pass Skrinkle on your left and proceed into the village towards the castle and beach. After passing the village shot and a playpark on your right hand side you will see The Lodge on your left with parking to the fore.
If approaching from the east take the A4130 from Pembroke, pass through Lamphey, Hodgeston and Jameston before taking the B4585 signposted for Manorbier. Follow this road into the village, bearing left when you reach the entrance to Manorbier Castle on your right. Pass the centre of the village and just after the pub on your right you will find The Lodge after a short distance.
Local area information
Property timeline
Listed
July 2024
£475,000
Sold
September 2014
£305,000
More information
Listed by
Country Living Group
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