Property history of 23 Northview Road, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6DD, 24th Jun 2010
Previously listed for sale on
24th Jun 2010
Guide price £1,300,000
- 5 bedroom property
Property info
Property description
A spectacular cliff top location with some of the best panoramic sea and coastal views in Devon.
This imposing Detached family residence is also set in one of Budleigh's most favoured locations close to the East Devon Golf Course.
Freehold
Reception Hallway • Cloakroom • Lounge • Atrium Conservatory • Dining Room • Morning Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Ground Floor Bedroom Five
Landing • Four Further Bedrooms (Master with En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room. Guest Room with En-Suite Shower Room) • Family Bathroom.
Double Garage • Established Gardens with Large Paved Sun Terrace
Situation and description: Sherbrook House commands a wonderful coastal location almost adjacent to the challenging cliff top East Devon golf course being above but set well back from 'The Chine' a short but steep valley which leads down to the long pebbled beach beneath the beautiful sandstone cliffs which this part of East Devon is so well known for. Originally built in the shape of a butterfly 'Sherbrook House' was clearly designed to maximise the wonderful sea and coastal views that are enjoyed from all the principal rooms. During more recent years a large conservatory with double glazed atrium roof was added on the southern side of the house to provide additional accommodation for relaxation and entertaining. This additional room having sliding doors opening onto the large adjoining paved sun terrace. The property has recently undergone a program of refurbishment which has included installing two luxury bathrooms both having modern free standing baths. Gas fired central heating is installed and the majority of the double
. Glazed windows have attractive leaded lights. Mention should also be made of the lovely oak and maple strip floors which have been laid to many of the rooms in the house.
From the established gardens (which extend to about 0.68 of an acre), there is direct access through a lockable gate onto the nearby coastal path which runs along the cliff top to the nearby Jubilee fields an ideal area for dog walkers and for children to play in. During the summer months it is also possible for the more fitter person to scramble down 'The Chine' to reach the local pebble beach below the town of Budleigh Salterton has a good selection of local shops and amenities including restaurants and public houses. There are also an excellent selection of clubs and societies catering for a diversity of taste and including bowls, tennis and croquet in addition to the East Devon cliff top golf club. There is also the popular seafront with it's famous Raleigh Wall.
The accommodation comprises:
Entrance Lobby: Period panel front door with wrought iron furniture opening from porch with substantial timbers supported by granite piers. Tiled floor. Two double glazed windows with leaded lights. Glazed double doors with small panes open into:
Reception Hallway:20' (6.1m) x 14'5" (4.4m) max plus an inner hallway. With central heating radiator and under stairs cupboard. The main hallway has a lovely Minster fireplace with open grate, maple strip floor, wall lights, further central heating radiator. Glazed doors with bevel edged panes open into the dining room and breakfast kitchen. An easy staircase leads up to the first floor accommodation.
Cloakroom: White wash basin with cupboards beneath adjoining shelves. Double glazed window to front elevation. Solid oak floor. Boiler cupboard housing the gas fired boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Electric safety circuit breakers and alarm controls. Separate WC with white WC and washbasin. Leaded light window.
Lounge:23' (7.0m) x 18'1" (5.5m) max into wide bay window. Which enjoys stunning panoramic sea and coastal views. UPVC double glazed double doors with leaded lights open to adjoining paved terrace and coastal views are enjoyed. Period fireplace with marble mantel shelf and surround. Fitted shelves in adjoining recesses which also have windows with leaded lights. Skirting central heating radiators.
Conservatory:21'8" (6.6m) x 17'5" (5.3m) widening to 23' (7.0m) at its widest point. Fully double glazed with a double glazed atrium roof, this very versatile room enjoys a southerly aspect and panoramic sea and coastal views are enjoyed. The conservatory is entered directly from the reception hallway through a glazed door with small panes, the maple strip floor continues into this room. Wide part glazed double sliding doors open onto the adjoining paved terrace.
Dining Room:16'1" x 10'6" (4.9m x 3.2m). Entered from the Reception Hallway this room enjoys a double aspect and has two central heating radiators together with display shelves. Solid oak strip floor.
Morning Room:16'1" (4.9m) x 13'9" (4.2m) into wide bay window. Another a double aspect room enjoying sea views and having briquette fireplace with timber mantel shelf. Solid oak strip floor.
Bedroom 5/Study:10'2" x 9'2" (3.1m x 2.8m). Entered from the inner hallway this room has a central heating radiator beneath double glazed window which overlooks the garden. Two fitted cupboards with period panelled doors.
Breakfast Kitchen:22'4" x 17'5" (6.8m x 5.3m). A bright and spacious room enjoying sea views through the double glazed windows in the breakfast area. A large central island unit with four ring gas hob above under counter oven together with cupboards and drawers divides the breakfast area from the kitchen where there is a four oven gas fired aga cooker together with further working surface with drawers under. Two stainless steel sink units with mixer taps are inset into wide working surface with cupboard and drawers beneath. Further fitted working surface with cupboards and drawers together with glass fronted china cupboards above and dresser in a period style. Recess with display shelves and cupboard. Walk in larder cupboard. A rear lobby area has a substantial door opening to a rear porch and also opens to:
Utility Room:7'10" x 5'7" (2.39m x 1.7m). Stainless steel sink unit with cupboards beneath. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor. Double glazed window.
First Floor Landing: Approached from the hallway below by an easy staircase having substantial balustrading and handrail. Sea and coastal views are enjoyed through two double glazed windows. Two central heating radiators. Period panelled doors open to the various bedrooms.
Master Bedroom Suite:
Bedroom 1:21'4" (6.5m) x 17'9" (5.4m) maximum into wide bay. From which stunning panoramic sea and coastal views are enjoyed over the property's gardens and grounds. Further windows to side aspect. Three central heating radiators. Exposed timber floor. A panelled door opens to:
En-Suite Bathroom:9'10" x 10'2" (3m x 3.1m). Designed in the wet room style with limestone effect tiled walls and floor, this bathroom has a modern white suite comprising free standing ball and claw bath with period style mixer tap and hand held shower. Wide washbasin also with mixer taps. Close coupled wc. Central heating radiator. Towel rail. Corner shower with deluge head. Sea views are enjoyed through double glazed window to side aspect. Further panelled door returns to the landing through:
Dressing Room Fitted wardrobe cupboard and corner cupboard. Central heating radiator. Double glazed window to side aspect. Further cupboard beneath staircase which rises to a good sized attic room which has further wardrobe cupboards and store cupboards together with shoe shelves and racks at the far end. There is also access to further eaves storage.
Bedroom 2:11'10" x 9'10" (3.6m x 3m). Central heating radiator beneath double glazed window which enjoys sea views. Solid oak strip floor. Panelled door to:
En-Suite Shower Room Tiled cubicle with shower. Close coupled wc. Pedestal washbasin. Designer heated towel rail. Oak strip floor. Double glazed window.
Bedroom 3:16'1" (4.9m) x 14'1" (4.3m) maximum into wide bay. Entered from the landing through its own lobby area this double aspect room again enjoys some lovely sea views. Two central heating radiators. This bedroom is en-suite to a Jack and Jill bathroom shared by bedroom four making it ideal for children.
Bedroom 4:15'5" x 10'2" maximum (4.7m x 3.1m maximum). Central heating radiator. Oak strip floor. Sea views are enjoyed through double glazed window set at an angle on a corner. Panel door opening to:
Family Bathroom:11'6" x 9'6" (3.5m x 2.9m). Modern white suite with chrome fittings comprising freestanding ball and claw bath with side mixer taps and hand held shower. Pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback. Close coupled wc. Spotlights to ceiling. Oak strip floor. Large fitted linen cupboard with shelves. Central heating radiator beneath double glazed window enjoying sea views. This Jack and Jill bathroom has panelled doors opening from both bedrooms three and four.
Outside:
Garage:22'8" x 16'5" (6.9m x 5m). Substantially constructed in block. Electric power and light are connected with separate safety breakers. Two windows overlook the garden and a personal door opens into a large porch which provides covered access to the main part of the house. This enclosed porch has doors to both front and rear gardens and there is also a cold water tap.
'Sherbrook House' is approached by a wide gravelled driveway which sweeps down to the property providing plenty of space for additional parking and turning. Substantial timber gates are hung from rendered pillars providing privacy and seclusion.
The gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property having a lawn in front of the paved terrace which has been raised to take maximum advantage of the stunning sea views which can be enjoyed. Like the adjoining conservatory the terrace enjoys a southerly aspect and is perfect for sunbathing and entertaining. Steps lead down onto a gravelled area with space for barbecue. Further steps with period style balustrading provide access to a more secluded lower garden area screened by established shrubs and hedges and with ornamental pond. There is a further area of garden together lawn and small orchard on the western side of the property from where a lockable gate gives easy access to the coastal path from where a steep pathway leads down 'The Chine' to the pebble beach below the cliffs. There is also a paved terrace on this side of the house with adjoining greenhouse of lean to construction.
This imposing Detached family residence is also set in one of Budleigh's most favoured locations close to the East Devon Golf Course.
Freehold
Reception Hallway • Cloakroom • Lounge • Atrium Conservatory • Dining Room • Morning Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Ground Floor Bedroom Five
Landing • Four Further Bedrooms (Master with En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room. Guest Room with En-Suite Shower Room) • Family Bathroom.
Double Garage • Established Gardens with Large Paved Sun Terrace
Situation and description: Sherbrook House commands a wonderful coastal location almost adjacent to the challenging cliff top East Devon golf course being above but set well back from 'The Chine' a short but steep valley which leads down to the long pebbled beach beneath the beautiful sandstone cliffs which this part of East Devon is so well known for. Originally built in the shape of a butterfly 'Sherbrook House' was clearly designed to maximise the wonderful sea and coastal views that are enjoyed from all the principal rooms. During more recent years a large conservatory with double glazed atrium roof was added on the southern side of the house to provide additional accommodation for relaxation and entertaining. This additional room having sliding doors opening onto the large adjoining paved sun terrace. The property has recently undergone a program of refurbishment which has included installing two luxury bathrooms both having modern free standing baths. Gas fired central heating is installed and the majority of the double
. Glazed windows have attractive leaded lights. Mention should also be made of the lovely oak and maple strip floors which have been laid to many of the rooms in the house.
From the established gardens (which extend to about 0.68 of an acre), there is direct access through a lockable gate onto the nearby coastal path which runs along the cliff top to the nearby Jubilee fields an ideal area for dog walkers and for children to play in. During the summer months it is also possible for the more fitter person to scramble down 'The Chine' to reach the local pebble beach below the town of Budleigh Salterton has a good selection of local shops and amenities including restaurants and public houses. There are also an excellent selection of clubs and societies catering for a diversity of taste and including bowls, tennis and croquet in addition to the East Devon cliff top golf club. There is also the popular seafront with it's famous Raleigh Wall.
The accommodation comprises:
Entrance Lobby: Period panel front door with wrought iron furniture opening from porch with substantial timbers supported by granite piers. Tiled floor. Two double glazed windows with leaded lights. Glazed double doors with small panes open into:
Reception Hallway:20' (6.1m) x 14'5" (4.4m) max plus an inner hallway. With central heating radiator and under stairs cupboard. The main hallway has a lovely Minster fireplace with open grate, maple strip floor, wall lights, further central heating radiator. Glazed doors with bevel edged panes open into the dining room and breakfast kitchen. An easy staircase leads up to the first floor accommodation.
Cloakroom: White wash basin with cupboards beneath adjoining shelves. Double glazed window to front elevation. Solid oak floor. Boiler cupboard housing the gas fired boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Electric safety circuit breakers and alarm controls. Separate WC with white WC and washbasin. Leaded light window.
Lounge:23' (7.0m) x 18'1" (5.5m) max into wide bay window. Which enjoys stunning panoramic sea and coastal views. UPVC double glazed double doors with leaded lights open to adjoining paved terrace and coastal views are enjoyed. Period fireplace with marble mantel shelf and surround. Fitted shelves in adjoining recesses which also have windows with leaded lights. Skirting central heating radiators.
Conservatory:21'8" (6.6m) x 17'5" (5.3m) widening to 23' (7.0m) at its widest point. Fully double glazed with a double glazed atrium roof, this very versatile room enjoys a southerly aspect and panoramic sea and coastal views are enjoyed. The conservatory is entered directly from the reception hallway through a glazed door with small panes, the maple strip floor continues into this room. Wide part glazed double sliding doors open onto the adjoining paved terrace.
Dining Room:16'1" x 10'6" (4.9m x 3.2m). Entered from the Reception Hallway this room enjoys a double aspect and has two central heating radiators together with display shelves. Solid oak strip floor.
Morning Room:16'1" (4.9m) x 13'9" (4.2m) into wide bay window. Another a double aspect room enjoying sea views and having briquette fireplace with timber mantel shelf. Solid oak strip floor.
Bedroom 5/Study:10'2" x 9'2" (3.1m x 2.8m). Entered from the inner hallway this room has a central heating radiator beneath double glazed window which overlooks the garden. Two fitted cupboards with period panelled doors.
Breakfast Kitchen:22'4" x 17'5" (6.8m x 5.3m). A bright and spacious room enjoying sea views through the double glazed windows in the breakfast area. A large central island unit with four ring gas hob above under counter oven together with cupboards and drawers divides the breakfast area from the kitchen where there is a four oven gas fired aga cooker together with further working surface with drawers under. Two stainless steel sink units with mixer taps are inset into wide working surface with cupboard and drawers beneath. Further fitted working surface with cupboards and drawers together with glass fronted china cupboards above and dresser in a period style. Recess with display shelves and cupboard. Walk in larder cupboard. A rear lobby area has a substantial door opening to a rear porch and also opens to:
Utility Room:7'10" x 5'7" (2.39m x 1.7m). Stainless steel sink unit with cupboards beneath. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor. Double glazed window.
First Floor Landing: Approached from the hallway below by an easy staircase having substantial balustrading and handrail. Sea and coastal views are enjoyed through two double glazed windows. Two central heating radiators. Period panelled doors open to the various bedrooms.
Master Bedroom Suite:
Bedroom 1:21'4" (6.5m) x 17'9" (5.4m) maximum into wide bay. From which stunning panoramic sea and coastal views are enjoyed over the property's gardens and grounds. Further windows to side aspect. Three central heating radiators. Exposed timber floor. A panelled door opens to:
En-Suite Bathroom:9'10" x 10'2" (3m x 3.1m). Designed in the wet room style with limestone effect tiled walls and floor, this bathroom has a modern white suite comprising free standing ball and claw bath with period style mixer tap and hand held shower. Wide washbasin also with mixer taps. Close coupled wc. Central heating radiator. Towel rail. Corner shower with deluge head. Sea views are enjoyed through double glazed window to side aspect. Further panelled door returns to the landing through:
Dressing Room Fitted wardrobe cupboard and corner cupboard. Central heating radiator. Double glazed window to side aspect. Further cupboard beneath staircase which rises to a good sized attic room which has further wardrobe cupboards and store cupboards together with shoe shelves and racks at the far end. There is also access to further eaves storage.
Bedroom 2:11'10" x 9'10" (3.6m x 3m). Central heating radiator beneath double glazed window which enjoys sea views. Solid oak strip floor. Panelled door to:
En-Suite Shower Room Tiled cubicle with shower. Close coupled wc. Pedestal washbasin. Designer heated towel rail. Oak strip floor. Double glazed window.
Bedroom 3:16'1" (4.9m) x 14'1" (4.3m) maximum into wide bay. Entered from the landing through its own lobby area this double aspect room again enjoys some lovely sea views. Two central heating radiators. This bedroom is en-suite to a Jack and Jill bathroom shared by bedroom four making it ideal for children.
Bedroom 4:15'5" x 10'2" maximum (4.7m x 3.1m maximum). Central heating radiator. Oak strip floor. Sea views are enjoyed through double glazed window set at an angle on a corner. Panel door opening to:
Family Bathroom:11'6" x 9'6" (3.5m x 2.9m). Modern white suite with chrome fittings comprising freestanding ball and claw bath with side mixer taps and hand held shower. Pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback. Close coupled wc. Spotlights to ceiling. Oak strip floor. Large fitted linen cupboard with shelves. Central heating radiator beneath double glazed window enjoying sea views. This Jack and Jill bathroom has panelled doors opening from both bedrooms three and four.
Outside:
Garage:22'8" x 16'5" (6.9m x 5m). Substantially constructed in block. Electric power and light are connected with separate safety breakers. Two windows overlook the garden and a personal door opens into a large porch which provides covered access to the main part of the house. This enclosed porch has doors to both front and rear gardens and there is also a cold water tap.
'Sherbrook House' is approached by a wide gravelled driveway which sweeps down to the property providing plenty of space for additional parking and turning. Substantial timber gates are hung from rendered pillars providing privacy and seclusion.
The gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property having a lawn in front of the paved terrace which has been raised to take maximum advantage of the stunning sea views which can be enjoyed. Like the adjoining conservatory the terrace enjoys a southerly aspect and is perfect for sunbathing and entertaining. Steps lead down onto a gravelled area with space for barbecue. Further steps with period style balustrading provide access to a more secluded lower garden area screened by established shrubs and hedges and with ornamental pond. There is a further area of garden together lawn and small orchard on the western side of the property from where a lockable gate gives easy access to the coastal path from where a steep pathway leads down 'The Chine' to the pebble beach below the cliffs. There is also a paved terrace on this side of the house with adjoining greenhouse of lean to construction.
See details for 23 Northview Road, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6DD when it was last marketed: