6 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully appointed detached residence standing within lovely landscaped gardens in a select development on the Eastern fringe of Sidmouth, from where panoramic views can be enjoyed over the town and countryside beyond.
Freehold

• Reception Hall • Cloakroom • Drawing room • Dining room • Family Room • Integrated Kitchen • Breakfast Room • Conservatory • Utility Room • Master Bedroom Suite with Balcony • Guest Bedroom Suite with Study and Lounge • Four Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Shower Room • Double Garage • Landscaped Gardens

Located in a select development of similar high quality homes, this most appealing detached family residence is well placed for amenities in Sidmouth being within walking distance of the 'Byes' providing a level scenic walk following the River Sid and connecting to the town centre and sea front just over half a mile away.

The East Devon regency coastal resort of Sidmouth which provides an excellent range of amenities for shopping, education and health, is to be found nestling in a sheltered valley between imposing red sandstone cliffs, typical of the East Devon coast.

Leisure opportunities include a wide variety of clubs, society's and high quality sporting facilities including a lovely seaside cricket ground and an 18 hole golf course.

There is also access to the beautiful South West coastal path and Jurassic coast, designated a World Heritage site and also to a number of lovely coved and beaches of East Devon. There are several well regarded schools, whilst more extensive facilities can be found in the City of Exeter, being some 13 miles away.

Constructed to a high specification in 1998 this outstanding family residence enjoys far reaching views over the town and countryside from an elevated position within arguably, the premier position within Sidleigh. The well planned accommodation is eminently suitable for family use having an impressive reception hall opening onto a spacious triple aspect drawing room adjacent to the dining room. The quality integrated kitchen adjoins a breakfast and family room which in turn opens onto a conservatory making this an ideal social area of the house.

Upstairs, the part galleried landing provides access to four double bedrooms of which the master bedroom is worthy of note, having a dressing room, en-suite bathroom and Easterly facing balcony. There is also a well appointed guest bedroom which adjoins a study/dressing room and a lounge which, having independent access from the rear of the house could be adapted as self contained accommodation if required. There is also a well appointed family bathroom.

The second floor includes two additional bedrooms and a shower room. Internally the presentation which is of a high standard features attractive limestone effect flooring, doors with brass fittings and ceiling cornicing. All the bedrooms have built in wardrobes and a good use has been made of wall and ceiling down lighting.

Further refinements include Regency Gothic style double glazed windows with drip mouldings, which are very much in keeping with the character of Sidmouth. The property additionally benefits from a gas fired central heating system and underfloor heating in the reception hall.

Outside, the thoughtfully designed landscaped gardens are well stocked with mature plants and there is an attractive water feature adjacent to the conservatory with terraces to either side.

Covered Entrance Porch: Herringbone brick floor. Outside courtesy light. Recessed ceiling downlight. Substantial oak front door with double glazed windows to sides to:-

Reception Hall:14'9" (4.5m) x 14'9" (4.5m) increasing to 17'1" (5.2m). An impressive entrance to the property having a turning staircase rising to a part galleried landing. Window to side. Attractive limestone flagged flooring with under heating. Radiator. Intruder alarm control pad. Cupboard under stairs. Ceiling cornicing. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Smoke detector. Doors to:-

Cloakroom: White suite comprising dual flush close coupled WC and hand basin with mixer tap in tiled surround. Radiator. Limestone tiled flooring. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling down light. Obscure window.

Drawing Room:25'3" x 16'5" (7.7m x 5m). A fine triple aspect room enjoying ample natural light with a deep bay window to front and large South Easterly facing bay with a sitting area and French doors opening onto a private side terrace. Recessed ceiling down light over bay. Window to rear. Attractive 'Minster' stone fireplace with a raised hearth and inset flame effect gas fire. Two double radiators. Television aerial point. Wall lights. Ceiling cornicing. Glazed double doors opening onto the reception hall. Further glazed double doors to:-

Dining Room:15'1" x 14'9" (4.6m x 4.5m). Window overlooking the rear garden. Double radiator. Wall lights. Dimmer switch. Ceiling cornicing. Connecting door to reception hall. Further door to:-

Family Room:16'5" x 9'10" (5m x 3m). Double radiator. Television aerial point. Wall lights. Ceiling cornicing. Connecting door to kitchen/breakfast room. French doors to:-

Conservatory:14'9" x 13'1" (4.5m x 3.99m). A lovely addition to the property having triple aspect views over the gardens and also with far reaching views over the fields and woodland to the North West. The conservatory has double glazed arched windows consistent with the house and a pitched double glazed roof with skylights and extending blinds. Double radiator. Limestone flagged floor. Wall lights. Electric power points. French doors opening onto the rear terrace and gardens.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:16'1" x 15'1" (4.9m x 4.6m). Westerly facing window to front with views over the valley and beyond. Comprehensively fitted with a range of base and eye level storage units having ample cupboards and drawers and incorporating a glass fronted display cabinet with concealed down lighting. Additional down lighting under eye level units. Fitted dresser with glass fronted display cabinets either side of shelving. Work top surface with cupboards and drawers beneath. Inset one and a half bowl 'Corian' sink unit incorporating an 'Insinkerator' hot water tap, water filter and waste disposal system, extending 'Franke' Swiss pro mixer tap and hand spray attachment. Adjoining 'Corian' work top surfaces with tiled splash backs.

Dual fuel 'Rangemaster' five ring gas hob cooker with ceramic heater to side, double oven with grill and warming drawer under, extractor canopy over. Integrated refrigerator andfreezer. 'Neff' dishwasher. Free standing Beechwood island work top/breakfast table with storage drawers. Double radiator. Tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Archway through to:-

Breakfast Room:11'2" x 11'2" (3.4m x 3.4m). Window to front with tiled sill. Double radiator. Tiled floor. Dimmer switch. Television aerial point and wall mounted 26" television. Coved ceiling. Door to:-

Utility Room:10'6" x 6'11" (3.2m x 2.1m). Window and door to rear. Fitted base and eye level storage units. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and storage cupboard under. Worktop surfaces in tiled surround. Fitted Hotpoint washing machine and tumble dryer. Full length storage cupboard. Radiator. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Personal door to garage.

From the reception hall a turning staircase rises to a:-

Part Galleried Landing: A spacious area with a staircase rising to the second floor. Radiator. Airing cupboard with pressurised tank and slatted shelves. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Doors to:-

Master Bedroom Suite

Bedroom:16'5" x 16'5" (5m x 5m). A light and airy room with a window to front providing far reaching views across the valley and towards the distant Peak Hill. Double radiator. Fitted with a quality range of bespoke bedroom furniture comprising; double wardrobes either side of a chest of drawers with television shelf and storage cupboard over. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling down lighting. French doors to balcony with wrought iron surround and with an Easterly outlook. Doors to:-

Dressing Room8'6" (2.6m) x 8'2" (2.5m) including wardrobe depth. Bespoke range of fitted wardrobes to either side of entrance with hanging and storage shelves matching those of the bedroom. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Window to rear.

En-Suite Bathroom: Fully tiled with white suite comprising; panelled bath, dual flush close coupled WC, bidet and hand wash basin with mixer tap. Shaver point. Glass shower enclosure with rain head shower. Wall mounted medicine cabinets either side of a mirror with down lighting over. Chrome ladder towel rail. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Obscure window.

Guest Bedroom Suite

Bedroom:14'1" (4.3m) x 13'9" (4.2m) plus wardrobe depth and alcove. Window overlooking the rear garden. Double radiator. Double and single built in wardrobes. Television aerial point. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Door to study and with access to the lounge. Further door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room: Half tiled with white suite comprising; close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled shower enclosure with shower unit. Radiator. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Obscure window.

Study/Dressing Room:9'10" (3.0m) x 9'10" (3.0m) plus entrance to lounge area. Currently utilised as a study and fitted with a superb range of 'Neville Johnson' bespoke office furniture which maximises all available space. This includes a work area with drawers to side and a gable bookcase. Further range of cupboards and drawers with a bureau and cupboard for a small refrigerator to side. Double glazed Velux window over the work area. Archway with two steps down to:-

Lounge:17'9" (5.4m) x 13'9" (4.2m) with part sloping ceilings. Having independent access at the rear of the house this room, along with the study and guest bedroom suite would be ideal as self contained accommodation or as home and income potential etc. A dual aspect room with windows to front and side. Door to rear with steps down to the garden. Double radiator. Electric panel heater. Bespoke range of 'Neville Johnson' television and hi-fi units with 42" Panasonic television and DVD recorder. Plinth down lighting over. Matching storage shelves, cupboards and corner display unit.

Bedroom Three:14'9" x 11'6" (4.5m x 3.5m). Window with a Westerly outlook. Radiator. Fitted bookcase along one wall. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling down lighting.

Bedroom Four11'2" (3.4m) x 10'10" (3.3m) plus alcove and door recess. Window to front aspect. Double radiator. Double and single built in wardrobes. Television aerial point. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling down lighting.

Bathroom:11'2" x 8'10" (3.4m x 2.7m). Another well appointed bathroom with a white suite comprising; Beechwood panelled bath with mixer tap in tiled surround. Shower unit and screen over. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash basin in tiled surround. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet with plinth down lighting over. Double radiator. Amtico floor. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Two obscure windows to rear.

Second Floor Galleried Landing: Double glazed Velux window to rear. Radiator. Walk in storage cupboard with shelving and recessed ceiling light. Door to eaves storage area. Smoke detector. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Doors to:-

Bedroom Five:13'5" (4.1m) x 9'6" (2.9m) including depth of fitted wardrobes. Window to side with panoramic views over the town from West through to East. Radiator. Fitted double wardrobes with a dressing table and television shelf over and with 26" television and DVD recorder. Matching bedside tables with corner display units over. Recessed ceiling lights over bed space. Further recessed ceiling down lighting.

Bedroom Six:20'4" x 13'9" (6.2m x 4.2m). Window overlooking the rear garden. Built in wardrobe. Dimmer switch.

Shower Room: Fully tiled with shower cubicle and shower unit. Dual flush close coupled WC. Hand basin with mixer tap. Wall mounted mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Chrome ladder towel rail. Door to eaves storage area. Hatch to roof space. Tiled floor. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Extractor fan. Double glazed Velux window.

Outside & Gardens

Double Garage:17'9" x 17'9" (5.4m x 5.4m). Remotely operated up and over door. Electric power and light and with an automatic sensor light. Gas boiler with central heating timer. Window to side. Personal doors to the utility room and rear garden.

Sidleigh is a development of just six properties in a private cul de sac situated just off of Sid Road. A pavioured driveway leads to the garage and provides ample private parking at the front and at the side of the house. To the side of the driveway there is a shingled bed with a number of shrubs and a feature lamp. The garden to the front of the house has been laid to lawn with a shingled border and central shrub and tree feature.

The garden on the North West side of the house has been laid to lawn and is overlooked by a substantial Timber Summerhouse (4.7m x 3.2m) having a kitchenette, electric, power and light and a small veranda opening onto a flagged patio at the front.

At the rear of the summerhouse there is a small vegetable garden with enclosed beds and aluminium framed greenhouse and timber shed screened from the house by timber trellising. A brick laid pathway and archway with climbing clematis leads to a timber door opening onto the road at the rear. This area of the garden features a wide variety of specimen shrubs and also a stone chip pathway connecting to an enclosed flagged area with a further door to the rear.

At the rear of the house an extensive terrace extends either side of the conservatory and incorporates a water feature with pond providing a lovely outlook from the conservatory and terrace. There is a gardener's WC and steps up to the lounge/study.

The garden above the terrace features shaped lawns and a circular sun patio created to maximise the views towards Peak Hill and to the North West. From the terrace a brick laid pathway adjoins flagged steps with wrought iron gates down to the terrace. At the side of the house is a further patio with French doors to the sitting room. There are in addition, a number of cold water taps, external power points and a timber storage shed.

Agents Note We are advised that most curtains and blinds are included. There are also a number of items available by separate negotiation. For further details please contact the agent.