This elegant luxury property is set in Kingswear’s quiet historic Conservation Area, on the South West Coast Path, via the side gate to Prince’s Steps; ideal for exploring the area by foot, including The old Battery, the south west coast path and National Trust Coleton Fishacre. All in South Hams National Landscape.
A haven for your four-legged friends, 3 stainless steel dog bowls, 3 dog towels and one large dog blanket are provided at Omega House.
Opposite the house are public steps down to Colins Quay, the Dart, and a petite beach perfect for crabbing or launching a paddle board. Enjoy Kingswear pubs and fresh caught local fish and chips Friday nights from the Fish Shack.
Omega is 300m from the lower ferry to Dartmouth with its award winning restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and galleries. Visit the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Castle or Castle Cove for beach days and a secluded swim. Take the ferry to National Trust Agatha Christie's Greenway House, or cruise on Britain's last beautiful river paddle steamer Kingswear Castle, June to September on the enchanting river Dart. Steam trains from Kingswear station chuff to Paignton and back for The Harbour Lights restaurant, old harbour and Fairy Cove or pier.
Kingswear and Dartmouth have a warm microclimate where spring comes early and the magnificent Magnolias bloom from mid February onwards, along with Camelias, Japonicas, purple Periwinkles, primroses and daffodils. Visit in March or April to catch them in their full glory. The micro climate also allows giant agave, tree ferns, palm trees and other subtropical flowers to flourish.
Dartmouth has a Food Festival, Music Festival and Regatta. Christmas festivities start with Candlelit Dartmouth on the 28th and 29th November, features carol singing, Christmas Lantern workshop and parade, festive hot food and artisan market. Additionally the steam train of lights with optional Santa runs from 29th November to 23rd December. Omega House will be decorated for Christmas from the 25th November. Why not book for one of these exciting special events.
The light filled first floor apartment with outstanding views of the harbour, river, castle and out to sea, is the main part of Omega House, the lovingly designed and built home of renowned local author Don Collinson, seamlessly blending antique and contemporary furnishings.
Access by side steps up from the parking area. Entering you are greeted by the stylish contemporary open plan kitchen dining room, excellently equipped making it easy to prepare family meals around the oak table for six with spectacular views of the river Dart.
Adjacent, the elegant spacious lounge area to relax and watch the boats sail by. Features include, floor to ceiling windows with stunning views, Georgian stone fireplace, with Smart TV above, leather sofas, oil paintings, bespoke Art Deco Blue Bird stained glass door, a Steinway Upright piano and board games.
Along the hallway are three bedrooms all with built in wardrobes: a dual aspect master with great views of the river, castle and harbour, King Size Sleigh bed, and Victorian Chaise Long, a twin room with big picture windows, and basin, and the double with Victorian cast Iron and brass bed, basin and side views of the harbour.
The bathroom has a freestanding roll top, clawfoot tub for an indulgent soak, a walk in shower, and high level WC. There is also a separate WC adjacent.
Sliding doors from the kitchen dining room lead out onto the balcony, with outstanding panoramic views, a lovely spot for breakfast, or cocktails with family and friends. Spy seals sunbathing on the seal platform in the summer months. A courtyard to the side, again with great views has a Webber BBQ, teak table with six sturdy chairs, and outdoor crockery enabling everyone to enjoy al fresco dining.
Guest parking is at the top of the steep drive on the forecourt or across the drive at the bottom. Access to Beacon Road is restricted to 6’6” - many cars and SUV's do not fit down this road, check width. Please approach this road at your own caution. For wider vehicles you can park at the top of Church Hill on Ridley Hill. Access down Princes’ public steps (approx. 88) enter Omega via side gate. Suite cases can be wheeled along Beacon Road to Omega, to avoid carrying down steps.
EV charging in Noss Marina new multi-story carpark - 10 chargers. Recommended 4 hours charging, price to park for 4hrs £4.60. 4-5 hrs £6
From Noss there is a lovely three hour walk to Greenway Agatha Christies home NT and a ferry that takes you from there to Dittishman, another from Dittisham back to Noss.