4 bed detached house for sale

Saltways Lane, Bowd, Sidmouth EX10

A rare opportunity to acquire this attractive four-bedroom detached home, set in approximately 1.4 acres and enjoying stunning views across the Sid Valley with distant sea views.

Deceptively spacious, the property offers flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, there are two bedrooms, a shower room, a dining room, a generous lounge, a well-appointed kitchen, and an impressive 9.9m conservatory—perfect for entertaining or enjoying the surrounding countryside.
Upstairs, the first floor comprises two further bedrooms and a large landing area, offering the potential for a home office or reading space.

Situated in a peaceful rural setting, the property is just two miles from the ever-popular Victorian seaside town of Sidmouth and close to beautiful woodland walks. A perfect balance of country living with coastal convenience.

Outside
The property is approached via a tamarc driveway with a planted turning circle in the middle, providing ample parking for several vehicles. There is a timber double-width garage (5.5m x 5.4m) equipped with light, power, and two timber swing doors. Additional outbuildings include a timber stable (3.6m x 3m) with light, power, and stable doors, a shed with a concrete base (5.4m x 2.3m), a chalet-style shed (3.4m x 3.1m) and greenhouse.

The gardens extend generously around the property and are mainly laid to lawn, offering excellent potential to extend—subject to the necessary planning permissions. There is a patio running along both sides of the property and rises to the rear with wrought iron railings and provides a superb spot to enjoy the stunning views over the Sid Valley, with distant sea views.

The paddock and surrounding grounds are mainly laid to lawn and are well enclosed by fencing and mature hedging, ensuring privacy and a strong sense of rural tranquillity.

Directions
Proceed out of Ottery towards Sidmouth. Just before the junction with the A3052, turn left into Fire Beacon Lane which leads into Saltways Lane. The property is the last home on the right. What3words: ///risk.snaps.bunny

Location
Situated on the peaceful and sought-after Saltways Lane in Bowd, this property enjoys a semi-rural setting just two miles from the popular Regency seaside town of Sidmouth. Surrounded by rolling East Devon countryside, the location offers a perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience—with easy access to local amenities, picturesque woodland walks, and the stunning Jurassic Coast. The property is close to The Bowd Inn, a family-run pub and restaurant located at Bowd Cross situated along the A3052, it's a popular spot for both locals and visitors and is renowned for its farmhouse carvery. There is also a bus stop just up from the pub, travelling on various routes and providing connections to various destinations, including Exeter, Honiton, Seaton, and Sidmouth town centre.
Sidmouth offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and leisure facilities, along with a beautiful beach and scenic coastal paths. The nearby village of Tipton St John provides a friendly community atmosphere, a well-regarded primary school, a village pub, and access to the River Otter, ideal for peaceful country walks and outdoor pursuits.