House For Sale £625,000
Viewings starting 14.6.21, strictly by appointment
A substantial 1960’s bungalow measuring in excess of 2600 sq ft occupying a semi rural location with pleasant views and gardens in the region of 1.09 acres. No onward chain.
Alston Lodge is a stunning individual detached residence offering generous room sizes and a sizable loft space that offers further potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Welcomed to the market for the first time in over 40 years Alston Lodge is truly a rare opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a property. The property boasts a large central T shaped entrance hall with wooden flooring and access to the loft space via a pull down ladder. The well balanced accommodation and principle rooms are all located off the hallway with most enjoying outlooks over the beautiful gardens. There is a dual aspect sitting room with open fire and a separate formal dining room that adjoins the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units, an oil fired Aga and currently provides space for a breakfast table. There is also a large utility and separate boiler room. The property offers four generous bedrooms (three with wash hand basins), a smart family bathroom with seperate shower cubicle and separate WC. Despite being in need of updating the property does offer an oil fired central heating system and double glazed windows to most inlets.
Situation
The property is set along the lane side running through the hamlet of Alston, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding rolling East Devon countryside offers a range of rural activities with footpaths and bridleways in abundance. The nearby village of Chardstock has an inn, primary school and village shop/post office. The market town of Axminster is about 4 miles away and offers a good range of amenities and services including the River Cottage Canteen and Deli.
The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the nearby resort of Lyme Regis boasts its famous Cobb Harbour, sandy beaches and an excellent selection of restaurants, hotels and shops. The larger centres of Taunton and Exeter (with its regional airport) are within easy reach. Whilst surrounded by beautiful and unspoilt countryside the property is readily accessible by both road and rail. There is easy access to the M3 and M5 motorways via the A30/A303 dual carriageway. Axminster offers a mainline railway service to London Waterloo. (2 hours and 40 minutes)
Sporting
Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Axe Cliff, Seaton or Lyme Regis. Sailing on the coast at Seaton or Lyme Regis. Leisure facilities at Axminster.
Education
Primary schooling at Chardstock or All Saints. State secondary schools at Axminster, The Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include St Johns at Sidmouth, Perrott Hill at Crewkerne, Blundells at Tiverton and the Exeter or Taunton Schools.<br/><br/>
A substantial 1960’s bungalow measuring in excess of 2600 sq ft occupying a semi rural location with pleasant views and gardens in the region of 1.09 acres. No onward chain.
Alston Lodge is a stunning individual detached residence offering generous room sizes and a sizable loft space that offers further potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Welcomed to the market for the first time in over 40 years Alston Lodge is truly a rare opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a property. The property boasts a large central T shaped entrance hall with wooden flooring and access to the loft space via a pull down ladder. The well balanced accommodation and principle rooms are all located off the hallway with most enjoying outlooks over the beautiful gardens. There is a dual aspect sitting room with open fire and a separate formal dining room that adjoins the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units, an oil fired Aga and currently provides space for a breakfast table. There is also a large utility and separate boiler room. The property offers four generous bedrooms (three with wash hand basins), a smart family bathroom with seperate shower cubicle and separate WC. Despite being in need of updating the property does offer an oil fired central heating system and double glazed windows to most inlets.
Situation
The property is set along the lane side running through the hamlet of Alston, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding rolling East Devon countryside offers a range of rural activities with footpaths and bridleways in abundance. The nearby village of Chardstock has an inn, primary school and village shop/post office. The market town of Axminster is about 4 miles away and offers a good range of amenities and services including the River Cottage Canteen and Deli.
The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the nearby resort of Lyme Regis boasts its famous Cobb Harbour, sandy beaches and an excellent selection of restaurants, hotels and shops. The larger centres of Taunton and Exeter (with its regional airport) are within easy reach. Whilst surrounded by beautiful and unspoilt countryside the property is readily accessible by both road and rail. There is easy access to the M3 and M5 motorways via the A30/A303 dual carriageway. Axminster offers a mainline railway service to London Waterloo. (2 hours and 40 minutes)
Sporting
Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Axe Cliff, Seaton or Lyme Regis. Sailing on the coast at Seaton or Lyme Regis. Leisure facilities at Axminster.
Education
Primary schooling at Chardstock or All Saints. State secondary schools at Axminster, The Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include St Johns at Sidmouth, Perrott Hill at Crewkerne, Blundells at Tiverton and the Exeter or Taunton Schools.<br/><br/>
