Push the boat out! Secluded Devon waterfront mansion that once belonged to Sir Francis Drake and comes with its own WINE CELLAR listed for £5m

• Belvedere in Exmouth sits on the banks of the River Exe and is part of the estate owned by the Drake family
• It passed through the generations before falling into the hands of the British explorer in the 16th century
• When he died without a male heir in 1596 he left the home to his nephew Francis Eliott, 2nd Baron Heathfield
• It has since left the Drake family but remains a stunning property with tennis courts and swimming pool

A stunning waterfront mansion that was once home to Sir Francis Drake and boasts eight bedrooms, a wine cellar and an indoor swimming pool has emerged for sale for £5m.

Belvedere in Exmouth, Devon, sits on the banks of the River Exe and was historically part of the estate owned by the Drake family.

It passed through the generations before falling into the hands of the British explorer in the 16th century.

Belvedere in Exmouth, Devon, was once home to Sir Francis Drake and sits on the banks of the River Exe

The stunning waterfront mansion passed through the generations before falling into the hands of the British explorer in the 16th century

The luxurious home has eight bedrooms, five bathrooms and three reception rooms, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool

On the far wing of the home is the spectacular pool room which leads off onto a gym (pictured), a changing room and even a plant room

The Spanish Armada hero was famously anti-social and would have revelled in the estate’s secluded location.

When he died without a male heir in 1596 he left the home to his nephew Francis Eliott, 2nd Baron Heathfield. The property has since left the family.

It has been listed by estate agents Knight Frank and Savills who are expecting offers of up to £5m.

The luxurious home has eight bedrooms, five bathrooms and three reception rooms.

When Sir Francis Drake died without a male heir in 1596 he left the home to his nephew Francis Eliott, 2nd Baron Heathfield

The mansion benefits from an outdoor tennis court in its extensive grounds. It has been listed by estate agents Knight Frank and Savills who are expecting offers of up to £5m

It also benefits from an outdoor tennis court and a stunning heated swimming pool inside.

On the ground floor the home is entered through a grand-looking front door into a vast entrance hall.

There is also a stylish kitchen, a generous living room and a drawing room with double doors outside onto the grounds.

The accommodation also boasts a play room, a dining room and a double garage for parking.

On the far wing of the home is the spectacular pool room which leads off onto a gym, a changing room and even a plant room.

Unusually for a waterfront property, the house is not overlooked from any direction thanks to its well-designed grounds

Upstairs are five well-sized bedrooms with another three on the second floor of the stunning waterfront mansion

The dining room opens out on to the grounds and beneath the house is a basement containing two store rooms and a wine cellar

The historic property boasts modern interiors such as this bathroom with lovely views from the large windows

Out on the 12 acre grounds are sweeping green gardens, a courtyard, the tennis court and an impressive tree house

Upstairs are five well-sized bedrooms with another three on the second floor.

Beneath the house is a basement containing two store rooms and a wine cellar.

A spokesman for Knight Frank said: ‘Belvedere is Grade II listed and sits in a majestic position on the Exe Estuary with far reaching views over the river from a private elevated position surrounded by nearly 13 acres of gardens and grounds.

‘It has an indoor swimming pool and spa facilities, tennis court, outbuildings and separate lodge.

‘Unusually for a waterfront property, the house is not overlooked from any direction thanks to the wonderful established gardens and mature woodland.’

Out on the 12 acre grounds are sweeping green gardens, a courtyard and the tennis court.

Anyone interested in buying Belvedere should contact either Knight Frank or Savills.

The Spanish Armada hero was famously anti-social and would have revelled in the estate’s secluded location

A beautiful spacious kitchen with colourful tiles and an island makes the historic mansion feel like a modern home

Prospective owners will be able to enjoy the undisturbed calm of the water right on their doorstep

Anyone interested in buying the historic Belvedere should contact either Knight Frank or Savills

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