Captain’s Quarters, Brixham

Captain’s Quarters is a Grade II listed Brixham cottage of the highest standard, complete with a fascinating history combined with a warm welcome from the owners. The property was home the Captain Schjonnerman in the late 19th Century, who sailed the world trading raw materials before setting up a navigation school in Hill House, part of which is now Captain’s Quarters. The cottage sits on the side of the hill, overlooking Brixham’s harbour, fishing port and marina with far reaching views across Torbay and out to sea. There is a private walled garden with views over the town, a gas barbecue, table and chairs and a sun-shade.

Property Details

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Living

• Inside the property features antiques and artefacts from the Far East, including Chinese rugs, monastery paintings and temple carvings, along with hand made needlework.
• The living area is situated on the first floor, up a spiral staircase, with great views over the harbour, marina and out to sea.
• There are a pair of two seater love seats and an armchair, along with interesting and unusual antiques.
• A large bookcase holds numerous books for the use of guests.
• Entertainment provided by a T.V. full Sky digital package with movies, sport and children’s channels as well as a DVD player, video recorder and videos.

Kitchen

• The kitchen is modern with a dishwasher, fridge with freezer tray, oven/grill with electric hobs and hood over, microwave, kettle, toaster and a range of high quality utensils including gourmet cooking equipment.
• The cottage has a separate laundry room on the ground floor complete with washer/dryer and an additional fridge/freezer.

Dining

• The dining area and kitchen are accessed through an arch, where there is a circular table and 4 padded chairs.

Master Bedroom with en-suite

• The master bedroom is located up the spiral staircase on the second floor where the harbour, marina and sea views can be enjoyed.
• The entire floor has been laid out as a spacious suite with a top of the range king-size bed with hand made quilt, separate dressing area with plentiful storage and a TV.
• En-suite bathroom, featureing a Jacuzzi corner bath, w.c. and wash basin.

Bedroom 2

• The second bedroom is located on the ground floor, again with sea views.
• Features a top of the range double bed, with built in wardrobes and 3 drawer chest, finished with a collection of antiques including porcelain teapots and Chinese monastery paintings on the wall.

Main Bathroom

• Fully tiled bathroom is located on this floor, comprising a bath with shower over, w.c. and wash basin.

Outside

• The cottage sits on the side of the hill, overlooking Brixham’s harbour, fishing port and marina with far reaching views across Torbay and out to sea.
• The cottage also features a private walled garden with a gas barbecue, wrought iron table, sun shade and chairs as well as a bench, where guests can enjoy the location in a peaceful setting
• There is direct access to the road from the cottage.
• A lockable allocated parking space is included with the property on the harbourside.