7 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial and impressive, seven bedroomed detached country house, in a superb location, with outstanding far reaching Sea, Coastal and Countryside views. Originally constructed in the 1930s, and transformed by the vendors with a later extension in 2005. The landscaped gardens and grounds approach three quarters of an acre, and offer outside entertaining areas, and ample onsite parking, including a car port and a triple garage.The spacious and versatile accommodation is over 4,200 square feet, and briefly includes, five reception rooms, including a superb kitchen family room, fitted with an AGA, seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. The first floor balcony, also accessed from the master bedroom suite, provides a south facing seating area and takes maximum advantage of the delightful views.This stunning home, can easily be sub-divided to provide an annexe, or a three bedroom self-contained ‘Airbnb’, and is conveniently located for the village amenities, including the Post office, butchers, both public houses and minutes away from the celebrated Colyton Grammar School.The gardens and grounds are a truly special setting for this unique and delightful property.

The Property:
This superb home, has the usual attributes of double glazed windows and gas fired central heating, and benefits from modern enhancements, such as the electric Velux windows with automatic closing rain sensors.

The home can easily be sub-divided: -

Main Accommodation:
The house comprises; on the ground floor, a large entrance hall, with doors leading to the potential annexe or 'Airbnb', the kitchen/ dining room and the utility room. leading through to the sitting room, dining room, ground floor WC and stairs providing access to the first floor.

The first floor comprises; master bedroom with ensuite and balcony, three further good sized double bedrooms, and two family bathrooms.

Annexe / self-contained ‘Airbnb’
From the property entrance hall, a door leads through to a possible annexe, or a three bedroom self-contained ‘Airbnb’.
On the ground floor, there is a games room/ sitting room, boot room, which can be converted back into a WC, a gym/ study, which could be transformed into a kitchen. Stairs lead to the first floor, with three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a small flight of stairs leading to a second floor double bedroom or study, with a large storage room.

Outside
The property is approached from Popes Lane, over a long driveway, leading to the carport, triple garage and large turning and parking area.
To the front of the property is a delightful garden, laid to lawn, with a patio seating and entertaining area.
To the rear of the property, is a large laid to lawn area, and a lovely gravelled area, offering a lovely outside seating and dining area.

Council Tax
East Devon District Council; Tax Band G- Payable 2023/24: £3,668.65 per annum.

Colyford
Colyford is a lovely rural village, close to Colyton, and only a short distance from the town of Seaton, which has a beach, many local facilities and shops, and the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. Locally, there is an excellent shop, Post Office, butcher, church, two pubs, village hall, playground and the well regarded Colyton Grammar School.

Colyford is also in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , has the local Nature Reserve, Seaton Wetlands, on the door step, and has two stops on the Seaton Tramway, which runs between Seaton and Colyton. There is also a traffic free walk/cycle route into Seaton through the Nature Reserve.

Colyford is well located for the nearby Seaside towns of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth, and has good access to the A303, and the M5. Exeter and its attractions are also within easy reach.

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