3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Castle Lane, Budleigh Salterton EX9

Description

Guide Price - £525,000 to £550,000.

This is a beautifully presented character cottage offering over 1,550 sq ft of accommodation that enjoys a wealth of charm and interest. Features include exposed beams, window seats, wooden brace and ledge doors, some exposed stone walling that all provide a really homely feel. Believed to date from the mid C19th, the property is not Listed.

The current owner has completed a comprehensive schedule of enlargement and improvement, with a 2 storey extension, new kitchen, new shower room and bathroom, office and workshop.

The property sits on the fringes of woodland with access to the coastal path, ideal for walkers and cyclists. Large, private and landscaped gardens sit beyond the large parking area, garaging and home office.

The covered porch with stable front door lead through to the open plan dining room/kitchen/snug, which forms the hub of the property. The recently installed kitchen has a range of fitted units, together with central island with breakfast bar, and a stable door to the rear garden.

The snug/family room has a fireplace with wood burning stove. Complimenting this area is a large dual aspect formal sitting room with free standing corner wood burning stove and patio doors to the rear garden.

Of further note on the ground floor is a modern shower and a utility room with drying area.

On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms, the principal being dual aspect. Each has inbuilt wardrobes. The modern 4 piece bathroom has a free standing bath and separate shower cubicle.

A real feature to buyers will be the wonderful outside space this property offers. Electrically operated gates give access to a large turning and parking area with space for multiple vehicles. The garage, with electrically operated up and over door, sits between a purpose bult workshop, and a garden office, which could easily be a studio or gym.

The property is set back from the lane with enclosed front garden. To the rear, a patio leads up to the landscaped gardens which are colourful, well established and attractive. 2 decked areas are positioned to enjoy the setting sun, whilst the property adjoins woodland.

Situation

The property sits close to the coastal town of Budleigh Salterton, with Exmouth just a mile away. Budleigh Salterton possesses a good range of local convenience and specialist shops, pubs and restaurants, an excellent range of recreational facilities, including East Devon Golf Club and a great beach.

Exmouth is a bustling town with a vibrant shopping centre that also hosts a wide range of leisure and entertainment facilities, including a cinema, theatre, sports amenities and a range of excellent restaurants including Michael Caines new venture 'Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant'.

Boasting one of the warmest climates in the UK, with over three miles of glorious golden sands. Exmouth is known nationally as a regional centre for water sports activities especially sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding and kitesurfing. It is popular with ramblers as there are many beautiful walks. Also it has sssi status (Site of Specific Scientific Interest)

It is only 12 miles by road or rail from the Cathedral City of Exeter, with its Intercity railway station, international airport, connection to the M5 motorway and all major shops and facilities.

Directions

From Woodbury Common, take the B3180 towards Budleigh Salterton. At the roundabout, take the right hand exit signposted Exmouth. Continue on the Salterton Road for 200 yards turning left into Castle Lane.

The entrance to the property is on the left hand side after 75 yards.

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Services:

The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity and water. Private drainage system/Bio Digester located across the road in the forest owned by Devon Clinton Estates, the soakaway is also located in the same area. Maintenance – last serviced and emptied by All Clear on 14 August 2025 at a cost of £120 shared between 1 and 2 Keepers Cottages. The vendor advises that the Bio Digester is compliant with the current General Binding Rules, and they have an Environment Agency Certificate ref No. 201068. Two multi-fuel stoves.

Telephone landline currently under Contract with Sky. Broadband: (FTTP) Under contract with Sky. Download speed 152 Mbps and Upload speed 57 Mbps. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including O2, EE, Three and Vodafone.

Agents Note:

The vendor advises that Planning Permission was granted for several works to be carried out at the property as follows: Replacement garage and workshop 04/P0451, Construction of 2 storey extension 12/2470/ful, Construction of extension to existing garage 14/2056/ful and Construction of outbuilding 19/0404/ful. All of the above mentioned Applications are available to view on the East Devon Planning Portal.