House & Family History: The scientist Otto Overbeck, at his death in 1937, left the house and garden to the National Trust to be used as a museum. Today the museum displays late 19th century photographs of the area, model ships, local shipbuilding tools and other nautical artifacts, toys, shells, stuffed animals, and some of Overbeck's inventions, including the Overbeck Rejuvenator.

House Replaced By: An earlier house on the site was demolished in 1913 and replaced by the current house.

Garden & Outbuildings: The beautiful early 20th century Mediterranean style garden, with spectacular views over the Salcombe estuary, enjoys a warm microclimate and so is home to many rare plants, trees, and shrubs.

House Listed: Not Listed

Park Listed: Grade II

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Albert Stumbles, late 19th century. Edric Hopkins, 1901-13. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: George Vereker, 1913-24. Otto Christop Joseph Gerhardt Ludwig Overbeck, 1928-37.

Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 01548-842-893

Fax: 01548-845-020

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No