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Joanne Ridout

Contemporary mansion in Pembrokeshire with stunning views of Cleddau estuary

If a home can boast a multitude of mesmerising water and landscape views from a multitude of outdoor areas and indoor spaces, this one can certainly shout about it loudly.

Perched high above the meandering crystal blue waters of the Cleddau river, the expanse of the vista from the rear of this modern mansion is breath-taking and far-reaching; but you wouldn't know it from the front of this exceptional property.

Walk up to the streetside of this dream home in Pembroke Dock and it looks like a neat, tidy and spacious bungalow.

From the front there is no hint of the amazing property that unfolds as you travel to the back of the house and down the outside terraces to the cliffs at the bottom of the garden.

From the front it looks like a lovely bungalow (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
From the back it extends into an amazing dream home by the water (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)

If you know the area, you know this land on the river bank is going to provide a visually inspiring location once you wander through the contemporary home to the show-stopping area at the rear.

The house has a driveway that is large enough to provide two dedicated parking areas for good reason; the house has two dedicated living areas.

The slope of the plot has been used well not just to create spaces flooded with beautiful views but also to create a separate annexe tucked away on the lower ground floor.

The extra space that could be ideal for grandparents or young adults in the family, or a fantastic guest suite, and it can be accessed from the main property's lower ground hallway with its own lockable front door.

A prime position at the side of the famous estuary (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Terraced garden descends down to the cliff face (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Yes please to this view from the private and vast lower ground floor deck (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)


From here, a corridor takes you to a large open-plan kitchen lounge and two spacious ensuite bedrooms.

But don't worry that granny might be losing out, as the sitting room has two distinctive picture windows inviting the view in and door out to the vast garden deck.

And the annexe bedrooms can be equally as pleased as the remaining three bedrooms, as they too can boast seamless access to outside space via their own door onto the deck.

It's a one, five bed home - or it's a three bed home with a two bed annexe (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Lovely views from the kitchen lounge in the annexe (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Annexe has two ensuite bedrooms both with a door onto the terrace (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)

According to the estate agent selling the home, the configuration of a three bedroom house and a two bedroom annexe was how the property was most recently being used; two distinct dwellings.

So that's granny and granddad happy, but what about the rest of the family?

When you enter the home on what you might think is the ground floor, you'll be surprised as actually it's the first floor.

On this main living level, the house offers spacious rooms, social spaces, contemporary interior design and plenty of places to admire the mesmerising water views, either from inside or outside.

In the centre of this level of the home, the lounge has a whole wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, creating the most amazing, ever-changing living mural.

How's that for a living wall murial? (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Absorbing views from the sofa (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)

Seasons passing, weather changing, boats bobbing on the water, ships steaming up the historic Milford Haven waterway, wildlife hurrying by; the whole of the water world outside is captured in nature's best artwork in this room.

On the opposite river bank, the busy Neyland Marina is filled with yachts and smaller vessels, with the impressive curve of the Cleddau Bridge visible further up the estuary; so much to see from the large, comfortable sofa.

The clever design of this home has this window protruding out from the main structure, meaning side windows can be added ensuring the view from the sofa inside is as inclusive as possible.

Impressive contemporary kitchen (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Dining area of the main dwelling's kitchen diner opens out onto a dedicated balcony (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Kitchen diner balcony can boast its own balcony (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)

In the end wing of the house you will discover a generous kitchen diner that is also connected to the lounge next door via a pair of glazed double doors.

As the kitchen diner is the room at the end of the house, the space can run the whole depth of the property, boasting side windows to add to the light and views.

Being a house with a lower ground floor that utilises the topography of the site to its advantage, this kitchen diner has an upper floor balcony that wraps around the whole corner of the property, certainly ensuring sweeping views from its elevated position.

Not many kitchen diners can boast and shout about their own balcony.

Throw open the French doors and let the sea breezes from the water and the panoramic Pembrokeshire views embrace you as you step out.

What a wonderful spot to wander out with your bowl of morning cornflakes and be greeted by nature as your most predominant neighbour.

On the other side of the house to the kitchen diner is a master bedroom suite that includes a separate dressing room, bigger than many people's actual bedroom, plus a generous four-piece ensuite.

This master bedroom has its own private balcony that is cosy enough to be a quiet, private area - but big enough for two chairs to fit too.

Master bedroom has its own balcony (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Master bedroom dressing room that's bigger than some people's bedroom (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Master bedroom ensuite (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)

The lower ground floor, as well as the annexe, has three further double bedrooms, all with incredible views out of a large unit of windows with an integrated door out onto the deck.

One of these extra three bedrooms has an ensuite and this lower floor also has a family bathroom.

Throughout the home the interior design is modern, comfortable and clearly influenced by the water ebbing past day and night - from the artwork to the shades of blue on the walls predominantly in the bedrooms.

In theses 'blue rooms' the ceilings are painted too, ensuring the feeling that you are surrounded by beautiful blue water when you are indoors as well as outdoors, making the spaces feel relaxing and perhaps gently lulling you to sleep.

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White walls and ceilings in the lounge and kitchen diner is surely a conscious choice to bring more vibrancy.

And if that wasn't enough, the invigorating yellow in the annexe living space manages to  bring a bit of sunshine inside - even on a cloudy day.

Oak flooring brings warmth and seamless visual connection between spaces (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Sunny yellow brings the sunshine inside (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Blue in the bedrooms, including the ceiling, is a direct visual connection to the water outside as well as promoting calm (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)

The use of honey-toned oak wood flooring and internal doors gives the house an instantly warm and welcoming feeling and continues the connection to nature.

Seeing the flooring stretch out into almost every room ensures each space feels connected to the next. It brings a visual uniformity, pleasing to the eye, and makes the house seem even bigger than the generous floor plan.

The kitchen boasts a substantial island unit with integrated breakfast bar, high gloss units and an impressive array of integrated Neff appliances surely pleasing even the fussiest of chefs as well as delighting every cook of every standard.

The property is a versatile space, and there's plenty of it. The annexe could become a party zone, with its kitchen area meaning the party doesn't have to stop when the hunger pangs start.

And any of the bedrooms would make a very appealing home office.

The garage doesn't have to stay a garage (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
It's the house that keeps on giving (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)
Inside the garden room at the end of the garden that could be a home office, hobby room or an quiet 'escape the noise' space (Fine & Country Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire / Behind The Lens Media)

The house comes with an integrated garage which could be converted into another area for the humans if required as there's plenty of room for the cars on the private driveway.

But that's not the only bonus space at this home.

At the bottom of the garden, as well as waterside views and the best place for bird and boat watching, there's an extra garden room.

It's the perfect place for a home office with a view likely to distract, or an inspiring hobby room or just a den for relaxing and escaping the busy main house.

Called Richmond House, the five-bed home is on the market for £720,000 with estate agent Fine & Country, call their Pembrokeshire branch on 01834 862138 to find out more.

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