Sprawling hillside retreat that descends to its own World War Two seafront BUNKER can be yours for £3.5million

The World War Two bunker (pictured above) has now been transformed into an amazing boat house, which will come in handy for those sunny summer months  

Among the many rooms within the property is a 'sun room', which is located on the upper floor. It has a vaulted glazed roof, French doors to a private terrace and offers outstanding sea and estuary views. The room also provides access to an external spiral staircase leading to two eagle's eyrie terraces

The terraced garden is adorned with a selection of mature palms and manicured paths. The large deck and gazebo (pictured) offer views of the surrounding countryside

The kitchen contains an extensive range of wall and floor units reminiscent of a ship's bridge. Like many of the rooms in the property, it offers stunning sea views and includes modern appliances and space for a breakfast table

Elsewhere, there is a glazed studio room with its own toilet. Behind this is a decked area, which is sheltered from prevailing winds and benefits from uninterrupted views of the sea

A flagstone pathway leads to an Italianate summer house and to the Mirador terrace. From here there are views of the castle. The gardens also feature a well-preserved World War Two bunker with rooftop timber viewing deck

The kitchen opens into a dining room with space for a sizeable dining table, the whole enjoying spectacular views out to sea

Built by King Henry VIII in the 1540s, Fort Charles castle (pictured) is located immediately below the house's extensive private grounds, guarding the entrance to Salcombe estuary, and was the last castle to fall to the Roundheads during the English Civil War

The property is owned by an elderly woman who has lived there since 1995. Her husband recently died and she is downsizing so she is now selling it with estate agent Strutt & Parker (pictured, a spacious living area inside the property)

The property has 3.75acres of land including several terraced gardens with water features and plant collections which revel in the area's 'Mediterrannean microclimate' (pictured, part of the terraced gardens)

The terraced gardens are accessed through secure private gates and are a particular feature of the property, reminiscent of the world-famous Amalfi coast

The large hallway inside the property opens up to a number of rooms, including the spacious living room. Subject to relevant planning permissions, the home could be further extended or indeed rebuilt if required

The garden terrace is perfect for warm summer afternoons, as flowers adorn the fenced garden area that overlook the sea

The estuary town and yachting haven of Salcombe is located at the heart of the South Hams region in South Devon and is famed for its uncommonly temperate climate, unspoilt countryside and spectacular coastline

The upper floor has a large glazed sun room with French doors leading to a private terrace. There is also a kitchen, a dining room, a sitting room and a master bedroom with en suite bathroom. The bottom floor has a reception hall, a sitting room, a study, a store room and two en suite bedrooms, while the rear of the property has an outbuilding with a separate bedroom (pictured a floor plan for the property)