• Architect-designed mid-century modern home +
• Iconic “butterfly roof” by Mervyn Seal (1962) +
• Panoramic sea views across Torbay +
• Directly backs onto Churston Ferrers Golf Course +
• Four bedrooms and multiple reception areas +
• Indoor spa pool, sauna, and bar area +
• Split-level layout with ramped gallery and sunken lounge +
• Set on a private half-acre plot +
• Walking distance to Elberry Cove and South West Coast Path +
• Renovation opportunity in a prime coastal location +

This is a rare opportunity to restore a true mid-century modernist home in one of South Devon’s most privileged settings. Elbury Hall was designed in 1962 by acclaimed architect Mervyn Seal, one of a small number of his striking “butterfly roof” homes created in the Torbay area. Positioned between the rolling greens of Churston Ferrers Golf Course and the panoramic coastline of Torbay, the property offers both design pedigree and an enviable location.

Behind the bold, angular exterior, the interior unfolds across flowing levels, a hallmark of Seal’s architectural approach. Spaces are defined not by walls, but by volume, glazing, light, and subtle level changes. A ramped gallery walkway leads past picture windows, with dramatic views through the double-height central living space and out to the sea beyond. Timber-lined ceilings, original stonework, and glazed internal walls nod to the home’s modernist roots.

The principal reception space steps down into a sunken lounge, with floor-to-ceiling glazing framing the outlook across Torbay. The kitchen/breakfast room sits in its own wing, with direct access to a large carport and utility room. In total, the house offers four bedrooms (three on the ground floor and one on the first floor with its own private balcony and en suite) and two bathrooms all now requiring complete renovation, but with a layout that gives plenty of options.

At the east end of the house, a self-contained leisure wing features a large spa pool, sauna, and a unique retro-style bar area, all with direct access to the outside. These are rare features to find in a property of this architectural style and era, and they offer huge potential for something special.

Outside, the plot extends to around half an acre, with tiered lawns, mature planting, and uninterrupted sea views across Torbay and beyond. The rear boundary opens onto Churston Golf Course, giving a private and open outlook. A wide driveway, detached double garage, and walled entrance complete the setting.

Elbury Hall is a landmark home awaiting transformation, a unique opportunity for those with vision to reimagine an architectural gem in an exceptional coastal setting.