4 bedroom detached house for sale

A delightful detached home, set in generous gardens and grounds, with far reaching views, on the edge of the popular coastal town of Budleigh Salterton.

Description

This attractive and versatile detached house dates from the early 1930's, offering 3,808 sq ft of accommodation over two floors and including a studio above the detached garage building. Extensive and beautifully landscaped gardens surround the house, enjoying far reaching views over the neighbouring countryside and coastline in the distance.

The house retains many original features, with a fine selection of reception rooms, four bedrooms and plenty of space for entertaining. On the ground floor there is a reception hall with cloakroom and WC, a drawing room, garden/sun room, dining room, a study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and a further study/sitting room. The dining room and garden room have access to a south facing terrace with wisteria clad pergola.

On the first floor, there is a spacious galleried landing with airing cupboard. The principal bedroom suite has a dressing room, an ensuite bathroom and access to an east facing balcony with far reaching views. The three guest bedrooms share a family bathroom and separate shower room.

Outside, the house is approached via a private driveway, which leads to a generous parking and turning area to the side of the house and detached garage building. Below the driveway is a spring fed pond and section of woodland. There is a further section of woodland above, carpeted with snowdrops, bluebells, daffodils, primroses in the spring.

Extensive landscaped gardens immediately surround the house, including large areas of level lawns, substantial terraces and a series of mature borders. Within the gardens there are many fine trees and shrubs, including rhododendron, camellia, azalea and magnolia.

The detached garage building offers garaging for two cars and a studio/hobbies room above. This building presents the opportunity to create a self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary consents.

Location

Invermay is set just off Knowle Hill, on the western edge of the the popular coastal town of Budleigh Salterton,within the East Devon Area of outstanding Natural Beauty. The town sits at the western end of the Jurassic Coastline, a World Heritage Site, and has a two mile stretch of pebble beach offering clean and safe bathing.

The town has a good range of shops, cafes, restaurants, inns and a Post Office. It also has a thriving community and caters for a wide range of leisure activities including tennis, bowls, golf, croquet, badminton and cricket. There are cycle paths and many lovely walks in the area, with the South West Coastal Footpath running along the beach front, as well as plenty of picnic spots and bird watching opportunities on the estuary of the River Otter. The town also hosts a number of annual arts, music and literary events throughout the year.

Budleigh Salterton is easily accessible, with access to the M5 motorway and A30 at Exeter, where there are also mainline train stations, providing regular links to London Paddington and Waterloo. Exeter International Airport has regular flights to UK and international destinations, including daily flights to London City Airport.

Square Footage: 3,808 sq ft


Acreage: 1.25 Acres

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Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Broadband connected.

VIEWINGS: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.