Mutley Road, Mannamead

Dove Lodge, Mannamead

There are very few homes in Plymouth that offer this combination of space, privacy and lifestyle while remaining so conveniently connected to the city.

Hidden behind secure gates in one of Mannamead’s most established residential areas, Dove Lodge is a remarkably individual detached home extending to approximately 401 sqm. Behind its discreet exterior lies an unexpectedly substantial property, with generous family accommodation, private gardens and an entire lower floor dedicated to leisure and entertaining.

For buyers who love the idea of space and privacy but no longer want the daily logistics that can come with living outside Plymouth, this is perhaps where the property makes most sense. Schools, work, the railway station, city centre and waterfront are all readily accessible, while once through the gates the house feels surprisingly secluded, a relaxing retreat for those with busy lives.

The Home

The principal living floor is centred around a spacious reception hall and provides a combination of formal and informal living spaces that work particularly well for family life.

The large triple-aspect drawing room enjoys excellent natural light and French doors opening towards the garden, while a substantial separate dining room provides plenty of room for entertaining and could equally work as an additional sitting room, study or home office.

At the heart of the house is the impressive new luxury kitchen, breakfast and entertaining room, extending to approximately 30 feet. A curved wall of glazing overlooks the southerly-facing garden and French doors connect directly with the terrace, creating a particularly sociable space for everyday family living.

The kitchen itself is fitted with contemporary cabinetry, granite worktops, breakfast-bar seating and a range of integrated appliances, with a separate utility room providing useful additional storage and practicality.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged within its own wing, creating a degree of separation from the main living areas.

The master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, sunrise facing garden access and an en-suite shower room, while the guest bedroom has its own dressing area and en-suite bathroom both with under-floor heating. Further bedrooms are served by a family shower room and additional WC facilities, with the overall layout offering flexibility for those requiring home-working space or an additional bedroom.

A Different Kind of Family Space

Where Dove Lodge really distinguishes itself is on the lower ground floor.

Rather than simply providing additional storage or secondary accommodation, this entire level has been created around leisure, fitness and entertaining.

The centrepiece is the impressive indoor swimming pool and relaxation area, incorporating a heated and illuminated pool, jacuzzi and surrounding space for seating and relaxation.

Alongside this is a full-sized snooker and games room, gymnasium, together with a further versatile room that could be adapted as a cinema, home office, bar, hobby room or additional leisure space. Combined, these areas create an exceptional lifestyle environment that would be extremely difficult to replicate in a conventional city home.

For families with older children in particular, the arrangement provides something quite unusual: space for friends, films, games, fitness and entertaining without taking over the principal living rooms above.

Equally, the accommodation offers considerable flexibility for hobbies, home working or potentially adapting areas to suit changing family requirements.

Gardens & Privacy

Dove Lodge is approached through remote-controlled double gates with video entry, opening onto a long private driveway with parking upto five vehicles.

The gardens wrap around the property and are enclosed by mature planting and attractive boundary walls, creating a strong sense of privacy despite the convenient city location.

The principal garden enjoys a southerly aspect and is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by established planting and a broad paved terrace adjoining the kitchen and bedroom accommodation.

It provides plenty of room for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the privacy of the setting.

Location

One of Dove Lodge’s greatest strengths is the lifestyle its location makes possible.

Mannamead is one of Plymouth’s most established residential areas, well placed for a wide range of respected schools, independent education, everyday amenities and recreational facilities.

For families currently living further outside Plymouth, the appeal may be as much about convenience as location itself.

Being closer to schools, friends, clubs, work and the city can make an increasingly noticeable difference as children become older and family life becomes busier. Rather than organising everyday life around repeated journeys into Plymouth, much of what is needed is already close at hand.

Independent shops, cafés and restaurants can be found around Hyde Park and Mutley, while Plymouth city centre, the railway station, university, Theatre Royal, Barbican and waterfront are all readily accessible.

The city also provides an excellent base from which to enjoy the wider South West. Dartmoor, the South Hams, Cornwall and some of the region’s best coastline remain within easy reach when wanted, without having to sacrifice the convenience of living within Plymouth itself.

Agent's Comment

From the road, it would be very easy to underestimate Dove Lodge.

Once inside, however, the scale and individuality of the property become immediately apparent.

With more than 4,300 sq ft of accommodation, private gated gardens and a collection of leisure facilities rarely found within a Plymouth home, it offers an unusual combination of space and lifestyle.

But perhaps its greatest attraction is that all of this comes without moving away from the city.

For a family wanting more room, more privacy and somewhere genuinely different — while still keeping schools, work and everyday life within easy reach — Dove Lodge deserves to be seen.

Offered for sale with no onward chain.