Upcott Seaton, Beer, Devon

Upcott Seaton, Beer, Devon

Upcott Old Beer Road, Seaton, Beer, Devon EX12 2PX A most attractive Arts & Crafts house with additional self-catering Lodge in a superb waterside position with far-reaching views of the Jurassic coast and Lyme Bay Seaton and Beer ½ mile, A30/A303 10 miles, Axminster 8 miles (London Waterloo 2 hours 45 minutes), Exeter 22 miles, M5 motorway at Exeter 20 miles Entrance hall Drawing room Study/bedroom 6 Kitchen Spacious family room used as sitting room and dining room Utility Cellars Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom 4 Further bedrooms Nursery room 3 Bathrooms Shower room EPC rating D The Lodge Sitting room Kitchen/diner Lounge Games room 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Shower room Utility room EPC rating C Delightful gardens Terraces and seating areas Superb sea views The property Built in 1897 for a wealthy naval officer, Upcott House occupies a prime waterfront position on East Devon s Jurassic coast. In addition to the principal house, there is a spacious self-contained Lodge. Both properties are in excellent order and have been used by the current owners as popular five-star holiday lettings. Both properties are ideal homes with full residential consent; however there is an exceptional income to be earned from the properties if desired. Set within elegant and private grounds, the properties have sweeping views of Lyme Bay and have beautifully furnished bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms and large living areas as well as a fabulous sun terrace. The accommodation is shown on the floor plans in this brochure but some points to note are: The superb views from the main reception rooms and bedrooms. The turret that forms part of the living room and the master bedroom. A spacious sitting/dining room, which is absolutely ideal for family living and entertaining. The modern kitchen and bathrooms that have all been updated with energy and water-saving appliances. The opportunity to live in either Upcott house or the Lodge and produce an income from the other property. In all about 0.36 ha (0.89 acres) Location Upcott sits half way between the picturesque village of Beer and Seaton on the world heritage Jurassic Coast in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beer is a typically unspoilt East Devon fishing village which enjoys a sheltered south-facing position, pretty beach and an assortment of local restaurants and shops. Seaton town provides useful local services as well as two major supermarkets, marina, tennis, football, cricket and yacht clubs. Communication links are excellent with the A30/A303 being approximately 10 miles away. Access to the M5 motorway to the north at Taunton or to the south at Exeter is very easy and within 20 miles. Rail services operate from Honiton and Axminster to London Waterloo in about 2 hours 45 minutes. There are also trains from Exeter and Taunton to London Paddington, with the fastest trains taking approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Taunton. There are also a growing number of flights to UK and international destinations from Exeter airport, including a new route to London City airport.

There are a variety of independent shops and facilities in Beer and Seaton, with a broader selection in the nearby towns of Honiton and Sidmouth including a Waitrose Supermarket at Sidmouth. Exeter is very well known as the major regional centre for the whole south west and has an extensive range of shops, restaurants and theatres. The nearby town of Axminster is HQ for River Cottage and has an excellent Canteen and Deli. Colyton Grammar School, approximately 3 miles away, has been rated as one of the top Grammar Schools in the country and there are first-class private schools in Sidmouth, Exeter, Tiverton and Taunton. For the golfing enthusiast, there are courses at Seaton, Lyme Regis, Honiton, Sidmouth and Woodbury, as well as opportunities for sailing from the Axe Yacht Club, Seaton and Beer Sailing Club. The South West Coast Path is within easy reach and links in to the excellent walking the area has to offer. There are also riding schools nearby. Outside Upcott House sits in the centre of mature landscaped gardens with specimen trees including mature Monterey Cypress, which accentuates the fantastic views from the gardens and grounds. The garden is predominately laid to lawn, interspersed with some flowering and herbaceous borders, all extending to approximately 0.9 acres. General Services: Mains water, mains drainage, mains gas and mains electricity. Broadband connected. Fixtures and fittings: All items usually known as tenants fixtures and fittings, whether mentioned or not in these sale particulars are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure: Freehold. Lodge Lodge

This plan is for identification purposes only. Its accuracy can in no way be guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with permission from the Controller H.M.S.O Crown copyright reserved. Licence No. ES100018525.

Floorplans Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 6,263 sq.ft. or 581.8 sq.m. (Excludes restricted head height and includes the Lodge For identification purposes only. Local Authority: East Devon District Council, Knowle, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 8HL. Tel: 01395 516551 Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon. EX2 4QD. Tel: 01392 382000 Council Tax: Band G Directions Proceed out of Beer on the B3174 heading towards Seaton with the sea on your right hand side. After the road dips and approaches a wooded area, turn right into Old Beer Road. Follow this road down towards the sea, passing the cafe and then with the sea on your right continue as the road becomes a cul-de-sac. Upcott is the last property on the left at the end of the road. If driving west along the B3172 after leaving Seaton, take the second turning on the left into Old Beer Road then follow the directions above. Exeter 24 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR 01392 215631 exeter@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 50 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken April 2008-May 2014. Particulars prepared October 2014. Exclusive UK affiliate of Christie s International Real Estate with 932 affiliate offices in 44 countries