6 bedroom detached house for sale

A superb family home situated in a generous and private plot with a beautifully converted two bedroom Coach House.

Description

The Old Nurseries is a substantial timber framed Potton family home that sits in a generous and private plot which has recently undergone a number of refurbishments, including complete replacement of all windows and French doors and full weather proofing of the rendered exterior.

On entering there is a spacious hallway with imperial staircase giving the house a feeling of space and grandeur. The impressive kitchen breakfast room has been fitted with a bespoke American oak kitchen with granite worktops. There are a comprehensive range of integrated appliances including a combi oven, double over and dishwasher. A useful laundry room and utility/boot room provide access to the gardens. There are three very well proportioned reception rooms; a dining room, sitting room and snug. The snug has a wonderful fireplace with multi-fuel burner. The delightful sitting room, boasting a triple aspect and wood burner, connects to the dining room with glazed French doors opening onto the gardens. There is a further study, cloakroom and large coat cupboard.

The first floor layout has been designed to accommodate a luxurious principal bedroom suite with high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. The en suite bathroom has a walk in rainfall shower, bath and twin basins. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a dressing room. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The Coach House
The Coach House, formally a detached garage, was beautifully converted, to high standard by the current owner approximately 13 years ago. The accommodation offers two double bedrooms and a large shower room on the ground floor with a light bright living space with kitchen on the first floor. Outside the Coach House enjoys a private terrace.

Gardens and Grounds
The gardens and grounds provide a parkland setting with the tree lined driveway and turning circle offering a striking first impression. The open-fronted car port offers four bays for vehicles or boats. Set-away from the house is a substantial workshop with power, offering a workshop, garage and studio/gym. The gardens are mostly lawned with a summer house and, to the rear of the house, a sheltered, sunken terrace with pergola with an established vine and wisteria. For the keen gardener there is a substantial vegetable garden with greenhouse, shed and a rain water collection irrigation system.

Location

On the East Devon/West Dorset border the village of Uplyme is found on the outskirts of the iconic seaside town of Lyme Regis, known as the ‘Pearl of Dorset’. A picturesque walk from the front door across fields and following the River Lim takes you down to the sea. The Old Nurseries is found on one of the most sought-after addresses in Uplyme, Rhode Lane near the heart of the village.

Uplyme has an excellent range of amenities including a popular pub, shop, village hall, church and the highly regarded Mrs Ethelston’s primary school with Lyme Regis’ The Woodroffe School under one mile away (Ofsted Outstanding). Nearby is the much sought after Colyton Grammar School, and a number of private schools can be found in Exeter, Taunton and Dorchester.

It is readily accessible being approximately two miles from the A35 and the market town of Axminster is about 4.5 miles away, which has a main line rail link to London Waterloo taking approximately 3 hours.

Square Footage: 5,111 sq ft



Directions

From the A35, at Raymonds Hill, by the Hunters Lodge pub turn towards Uplyme/Lyme Regis. Continue through the village of Uplyme and approximately ½ mile after the village hall turn left onto Tappers Knapp. Follow Tappers Knapp up the hill and turn right onto Rhode Lane where the entrance to the driveway is the fifth on the right.

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage