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Lower Ferry Slip, Dartmouth, TQ6

South West

£750,000

Listed on 09/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1910 sqft

Description

Hope Cottage is a historic three-bedroom riverside home in central Dartmouth, with views across the River Dart and towards the sea. Formerly the Marine Tavern, the property retains features including exposed stonework, sash windows and decorative fireplaces. Its accommodation is arranged over several levels, with a sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room on the first floor and three bedrooms and two shower rooms above. A ground-floor room with power, lighting and water, together with a separate storage room and rear entrance, offers flexible storage or possible further accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions. A waterside path provides space for a small table and chairs. The cottage is within level walking distance of Dartmouth’s shops and restaurants. A separate garage is available by negotiation and is described as providing parking and storage, with power, lighting and an inspection pit. The listing notes that permission previously granted for an apartment above the garage has lapsed; any future development or business use would require the relevant permissions to be checked. The property is being offered for sale privately, not at auction.

WHOTS analysis

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60out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Hope Cottage stands out for its historic character and exceptional riverside setting, with bright rooms, exposed stonework, fireplaces and views along the Dart and out to sea. The asking price is 2.9% below the local average per square foot, which is a modest value positive; the clean, usable interiors offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh, particularly to the older-style kitchen and bathrooms. The £5,000–£15,000 renovation range points to a relatively contained project, though the modelled all-in figure is only 1.6% below the implied local average value, leaving limited headroom on that comparison.

The separate garage, described as having space for four vehicles, adds useful storage and potential, while any development idea would need fresh feasibility checks and the necessary permissions. Overall, this is a distinctive character-home opportunity where the river views and setting do much of the heavy lifting.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older-style kitchen and bathrooms while keeping the project relatively light.
  • Make the most of the exposed stonework, fireplaces and river-facing windows in a character-led update.
  • Explore the separate four-car garage's storage or business potential; any development would require feasibility checks and permissions.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Lower Ferry Slip, Dartmouth, TQ6
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,833
Based on a loan of £562,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-11.8% since listed
£750,000£100,000(-11.8%)
07/09/2026
Current price
£850,000Initial listing
09/07/2026

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