East Rock House, St Julian Street, Tenby, SA70 7BD

One of the original truly grand residences on this iconic street in Tenby, East Rock House is a superb property that has been lovingly restored by its current owners.

With its position originally chosen for the strength of the rock beneath it, the home’s setting on the outcrop of the cliff affords it not just generational stability, but also fabulous views along the stunning stretch of sand below and out to the islands of St Catherine’s and Caldey beyond.

East Rock House offers seven bedrooms spread over five floors, with sumptuous living spaces set over the first two levels.

The home boasts large terraces to the front and rear, with the rear area enjoying not only beautiful views and a cedarwood hot tub, but also private steps down to the golden sands below.

If you find this stunning accommodation impressive, you are in illustrious company, as one of Britain’s greatest military heroes, Lord Admiral Nelson, stayed at East Rock House on one of his tours around the British coastline.

For those looking for the pinnacle of coastal living in the heart of the thriving community of Tenby, this remarkable home is hard to beat.

Entering the home from the front terrace, you arrive in a spacious entrance hall. To your right, you find a cloakroom, with a welcoming snug reception room to your left.

In front of you is the main formal sitting room, which enjoys stunning views and double doors opening onto the balcony.

Descending to the lower level of the home, you first enter a very useful utility/boot room, which offers a range of fitted units and white goods, and has a door to the front of the home and a cloakroom.

Continuing into the main kitchen/dining area, you find a stunning solid wood Neptune kitchen along the right-hand wall, with space for a large dining area to the left.

The end of the room is almost entirely glazed and has access out to the rear terrace.

Climbing the stairs up from the ground floor, you find two double bedrooms on the first floor, one at the front and one to the rear of the home, along with a shower room and separate WC.

On the second floor, you find two further double bedrooms along with a family bathroom.

On the top floor are the final three double bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, along with an additional shower room.

All the bedrooms to the rear of the property enjoy stunning sea views, with the bedrooms at higher levels on the front elevation benefiting from views down the street towards Tenby Harbour.

Externally, the property enjoys a surprisingly large, walled front terrace. This spot is perfect for enjoying the evening sun or having your own private space in the heart of this bustling town.

A staircase leads down from the front of the property to the lower level, giving access to the utility/boot room.

This area also houses three large, dry storage cellars, which extend beneath the front patio and provide excellent storage space.

To the rear of the home, accessed from the ground-floor sitting room, you have access to a superb balcony which enjoys breathtaking views over the sea and has stairs down to the main courtyard.

This space is the perfect entertaining area, with doors opening from the kitchen/dining room leading out to the covered sheltered terrace with steps down to the spacious garden courtyard which enjoy a picture-perfect backdrop of the coastline and sea.

In this space, you find a cedarwood hot tub and an outdoor shower, with private steps leading down to the beach below.

East Rock House enjoys a prime position in the heart of this highly sought-after coastal town, with an excellent array of restaurants, bars, independent shops and breathtaking beaches all within moments of the front door.

Widely regarded as one of Wales’s most charming seaside towns, Tenby offers a vibrant year-round community, making it an exceptional place to call home.

For those looking for a home that combines this fantastic position with superbly presented accommodation and outstanding view, East Rock House is a wonderful find.

Council tax band - This property qualified for rates relief as the property is holiday let.

Current Usage As A Holiday Let East Rock House has been running for several years as a very successful holiday let.

The property enjoys a comfortable six-figure gross income per year, with further information available on request, along with a strong level of repeat bookings year on year.

The 182-night target for business rates is comfortably met by the property, meaning it is not eligible for increased council tax.

While the property would make a fabulous full-time home or holiday retreat, this proven track record of lettings is a fabulous selling feature for a buyer wishing to continue it.

Entrance Hall Entering the home from the front patio, you arrive at a spacious entrance hall, which provides an impressive introduction to the accommodation and a central point from which the principal rooms are accessed.

The generous proportions immediately give a sense of the scale of the property.

The two reception rooms and cloakroom on this level all open off the space, with the staircase leading down to the kitchen level and up to the higher floors of the home.

The space is finished with beautiful oak floorboards.

Cloakroom 1 To the right of the entrance hall is a useful cloakroom, conveniently positioned for guests and residents and serving the principal reception accommodation on this level.

The room is finished with original Georgian tile flooring. Snug To the left of the entrance hall is a welcoming snug, providing a more intimate reception space away from the main sitting room.

This versatile room would make an ideal reading room, TV room or quiet retreat, while also offering flexibility for use as a home office if required.

Sitting Room Directly ahead from the entrance hall is the principal formal sitting room, a particularly impressive reception space which enjoys stunning views from the front of the property.

Double doors open directly onto the balcony, creating a wonderful connection with the outside space and providing the perfect setting from which to enjoy the exceptional outlook.

The generous proportions make this an ideal room for both relaxing and entertaining. The space has the original Georgian Carrera marble fireplace and glazed doors opening out to the balcony.

Utility / Boot Room Descending to the lower level, you first arrive in a highly practical utility/boot room.

This useful space is fitted with a range of storage units and houses a range of white goods, providing excellent facilities for laundry and everyday household tasks.

A door leads directly to the front of the property, making this an ideal entrance for returning from the beach or outdoor activities, while a further cloakroom is conveniently positioned just off it.

Both this and the main kitchen benefit from waterbourne underfloor heating.

Cloakroom 2 A further cloakroom on the lower level provides useful facilities alongside the utility and boot room, particularly convenient when using the property after time spent outdoors.

Kitchen / Dining Room Continuing through to the main kitchen and dining area, you arrive at a superb open-plan space designed perfectly for modern family living and entertaining.

Along the right-hand wall is a stunning solid wood Neptune kitchen, providing an excellent combination of cabinetry, preparation space and storage.

To the left is ample room for a large dining table, creating a sociable setting for family meals and entertaining.

The far end of the kitchen and dining room is almost entirely glazed, allowing natural light to flood into the space and creating a superb visual connection with the garden.

Doors open directly onto the rear terrace, extending the living and entertaining space outside and providing an ideal setting for al fresco dining during the warmer months.

First-Floor Landing The staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first floor, where a central landing provides access to two generous double bedrooms, a shower room and a separate WC.

The staircase continues up to the two higher floors. Bedroom One Positioned towards the rear of the first floor is this gorgeous principal suite.

Like the other rear-facing bedrooms throughout the property, this room benefits from the property’s exceptional coastal setting and enjoys a wonderful outlook towards the sea.

The space has a feature fireplace and a wonderful copper roll-top bath, the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the stunning views to the rear.

Bedroom Two The first-floor front bedroom is a well-proportioned double bedroom offering comfortable accommodation and excellent flexibility.

The room provides ample space for a range of bedroom furniture and would be equally well suited to family members or guests.

Shower Room 1 A well-appointed shower room serves the two bedrooms on the first floor, providing convenient facilities for residents and guests.

WC A separate WC completes the first-floor accommodation and provides an additional practical facility away from the main shower room.

Second-Floor Landing Continuing upwards, the second floor provides access to two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The staircase continues up to the top floor of the home.

Bedroom Three To the rear is a further excellent very capacious double bedroom, enjoying stunning sea views.

The elevated position provides a particularly impressive outlook towards the coast with two window seats and allowing the changing seascape to form a beautiful backdrop to the room.

Bedroom Four The front bedroom on the second floor is another generous double room, providing comfortable and flexible accommodation.

Its elevated position gives it a pleasant outlook towards the surrounding townscape.

Family Bathroom A spacious family bathroom serves the two bedrooms on this level and provides a further well-appointed suite of facilities for residents and guests.

Third-Floor Landing The staircase continues to the top floor, where three further double bedrooms provide an impressive final level of accommodation.

A shower room also serves this floor, while one of the bedrooms benefits from its own en-suite facilities.

Bedroom Five The first of the three top-floor bedrooms is a generous double room, offering excellent space for family or guest accommodation.

Its elevated position adds to the sense of privacy and, depending on its orientation, makes the most of the property’s attractive outlook.

Bedroom Six The second double bedroom on this level is positioned towards the rear of the property and enjoys stunning sea views.

The elevated position provides an exceptional vantage point across the coastline, making this a particularly appealing bedroom and a wonderful place from which to appreciate the property’s setting.

Bedroom Seven The final bedroom is another spacious double, completing the property’s impressive seven-bedroom arrangement.

The room offers considerable flexibility and would be ideally suited to family or guest accommodation.

En-Suite Shower Room One of the top-floor bedrooms benefits from its own private en-suite shower room, providing additional convenience and privacy and creating a self-contained bedroom suite.

Shower Room 2 An additional shower room serves the remaining bedrooms on the top floor, ensuring that this level is well catered for and particularly suited to larger families or those frequently accommodating guests.

External East Rock House is set back from the road and shielded by an iron fence and gate which surrounds a unusually large, raised terrace which enjoys the evening sun.

The property can be accessed via the solid wood front door or down a staircase to the side, which leads you straight into the utility/boot room on the lower level.

There are also three secure storage cellars to the front of the property which offer dry storage and house the property’s heating system.

To the rear of the home, you find a stunning terrace and garden courtyard which are accessed from either the ground-floor kitchen or by steps down from a raised balcony off the sitting room.

This spacious terrace and courtyard offer superb views down both ends of the beach below and directly towards St Catherine’s Island and Caldey beyond.

On the terrace, you also find an outdoor shower, ideal for those returning from the beach below, along with the beautiful cedarwood hot tub. Offering breathtaking views of the sea, ...

Directions Approaching from the north, take the A478 from Kilgetty following signs for Tenby. When you enter the town proceed on the A478 passing Tenby Cottage Hospital on your left.

When you reach the seafront and High Street continue into the centre of the town, passing St Mary’s Church on your right, and proceed through Tudor Square.

When you reach the bottom of the square follow St Julian’s Street and as the road turns and heads downhill towards the harbour you will find East Rock House on your right-hand side just before you reach Lexden Terrace.

If approaching Tenby from the west follow the A4139 passing Penally, before proceeding to the centre of Tenby and following the directions above.

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