A STUNNING house rated one of Plymouth’s finest properties has gone on the market for £1.35million.

If you’ve ever been to the Royal William Yard you may have noticed the magnificent Mount Stone House overlooking the complex from high ground.

Set in 0.7 acres of glorious private gardens, it boasts eight bedrooms, four bathrooms, four reception rooms and a detached games room /studio.

It was able to accommodate the entire New Zealand Americas Cup sailing team during their victorious stay in Plymouth last year.

Now Grade II-listed, Mount Stone House was built in the mid to late 18th century.

The south wing was rebuilt in 1780 following a fire, and the property was extended and altered in 1833 by John Foulston, a famous architect responsible for many of Plymouth’s most iconic buildings.

The house overlooks the nearby waters of Stonehouse Pool, the Mayflower Marina, the Royal William Yard and the River Tamar, and shares with the secluded gardens lovely views across miles of water.

The sale of the prestigious property is being handled by two local estate agents with 73 years of experience between them: Roger Punch of Stags and Jay Foster of Lang and Co.

Mr Punch said: “This is probably the best and most exciting property to be on the market in Plymouth for years.

“The market for it extends way beyond Plymouth, and it may appeal to someone who had not previously considered moving to the city.

“£1.35million is the price of a modest semi in a good part of London such as Barnes; looked at in that context, Mount Stone House is extraordinarily good value.

“It’s a lovely, welcoming family house.”

He added: “This is a gigantic attraction which is being marketed regionally and nationally, and it’s impossible to know where a buyer will come from.”

Mr Foster said: “This is one of the finest houses in Plymouth; it’s a complete one-off chance to buy a house like that, and I am delighted to be involved.

“£1.35million is quite a lot of money, but I’m optimistic that someone local will seize this opportunity.

“Plymouth has changed so much in the last five years, and to put the price in context, people will pay £500,000 for a flat in the Royal William Yard.”