House For Sale £995,000
Key features:
Full description:
A superb detached country residence occupying nearly one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds with far reaching countryside views. Constructed with colour washed elevations under a tiled roof, the house was built to an individual design in 1938 and has been maintained to high standard. The well-presented and spacious accommodation includes entrance hall, sitting room with feature fire place, separate dining room, study, kitchen breakfast room and a utility room on the ground floor. The first floor comprises four double bedrooms, master with dressing room and en-suite, together with a family bathroom. Outside, the delightful gardens and grounds feature a range of mature planting with numerous seating areas, herbaceous borders, fruit trees, double garage, workshop, putting green, pond and summerhouse. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this impressive period home.
The Property
Obscure part glazed composite front door into:-
Entrance Porch
7' x 4' (2.13m x 1.22m).
Coat hooks. Ceramic tiled floor. Glazed door into:-
Entrance Hall
22' x 8' 1" (6.71m x 2.46m) includes stairs and cloakroom.
Original period staircase to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator with cover. Doors off to:-
Cloakroom
Window to rear. White suite comprising close-coupled WC and vanity sink in surround with storage beneath.
Sitting Room
26' 6" x 12' (8.08m x 3.66m) plus fireplace.
Dual aspect living room with windows providing superb garden views. Fine feature Arts and Crafts style open fireplace with tiled hearth and inset open fire with cast iron smoke hood. Coved ceiling. Two radiators.
Dining Room
13' x 12' 1" (3.96m x 3.68m) includes fireplace, plus bay window.
Window to front provides attractive garden view. Feature circular fireplace with brick surround (currently blocked but could possibly be reinstated). Coved ceiling. Radiator. Door through to:-
Study
12' x 12' (3.66m x 3.66m).
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. Impressive range of fitted bookshelves and storage cupboards. Fibre broadband at the property giving speeds of 1000mbps. Coving and down lighters to ceiling. Radiator. Returning to entrance hall, door to:-
Kitchen
12' 6" x 12' (3.81m x 3.66m).
Two internal windows to utility room. The kitchen has been principally fitted to two sides with a range of matching wall and base units with cream door and drawer fronts. Run off wood effect laminate worksurface with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Range of cupboards and drawers beneath including integrated Bosch dishwasher. Splashback tiling with matching wall cupboards. Door to shelved cupboard. Further run off work surface with four ring Bosch smart touch hob. Range of cupboards beneath including spice rack, integrated refrigerator and double oven and grill. Splashback tiling with wall cupboards and extraction over hob. Downlights is to ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Square arch through to:-
Breakfast Room
12' x 9' 10" (3.66m x 3.00m).
Dual aspect with windows to side and rear providing outstanding views over the garden and out to the hills beyond. Downlighters and pendant light to ceiling. Continuation of ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Returning to kitchen, small obscure pane glazed door through to:-
Utility Room
10' 5" x 8' 2" (3.18m x 2.49m).
Windows to side and rear. Door gives access to rear garden. Run of tiled worksurface with inset single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome taps and storage cupboard beneath. Space and plumbing alongside for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Door to full height storage cupboard and wall mounted shelved cupboard. Recently replaced floor standing Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water with remaining warranty. Space alongside for fridge freezer. Strip light to ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor.
Returning to entrance hall, original period staircase to:-
First Floor
Delightful galleried landing with window to front providing attractive garden view. Doors to airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder and slatted shelves with storage over. Hatch with ladder and light to insulated roof space. Doors off to:-
Master Suite
Bedroom One
15' into bay x 12' (4.57m into bay x 3.66m) plus alcoves.
Appealing bay window to front again provides attractive garden view. Feature arched alcoves. Coving and down lighters to ceiling. Radiator. Archway through to:-
Dressing Room
10' 1" x 5' 8" (3.07m x 1.73m) plus wardrobe cupboards.
Window to front. Doors to range of built-in wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and storage over. Coving and downlighters to ceiling. Radiator. Door to:-
En-Suite
11' 11" x 5' 10" (3.63m x 1.78m).
Window to rear provides superb view over the garden and to the hills beyond. White suite comprising panelled bath with chrome and gold mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome and gold taps, close-couple WC and p-shaped corner shower cubicle fitted with curved glazed door and thermostatic shower. Half tiling to walls with panels to shower cubicle. Wall mounted bathroom cabinet. Coving, extraction and downlighters to ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Returning to landing, doors off to:-
Bedroom Two
12' 1" x 11' 5" (3.68m x 3.48m) plus wardrobe cupboards.
Window to front. Extensive range of built-in wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails, shelves and storage over. Radiator.
Bedroom Three
13' 1" x 10' 10" (3.99m x 3.30m).
Windows to side provides attractive countryside views. Vanity sink in tiled surround with shelved cupboard beneath. Door to high-level shelved storage cupboard. Radiator.
Bedroom Four
Maximum overall 13' 1" x 10' 5" (3.99m x 3.18m).
Window to rear. Extensive range of built-in storage units including wardrobe with hanging rail, desk, cupboards and bookshelves. Downlights to ceiling. Radiator.
Family Bathroom
9' 8" x 7' (2.95m x 2.13m).
Two windows to rear. Stylish white suite comprises panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close-coupled WC. Half tiling to walls. Ceramic tiled floor.
Outside
The property is approached over a gravelled driveway onto a forecourt and turning area and continues to the superb open entrance with stone pillars. Adjacent to the house is a double garage and workshop. The front garden is beautifully landscaped and features a large area of lawn with superb mature flower and shrub borders and specimen trees. A timber gate at one side of the property gives access to the rear garden, while on the other side, a topiary arch leads to a delightful sheltered sun terrace.
Double Garage
Maximum overall 20' 7" x 19' (6.27m x 5.79m).
Twin electric roller doors. Windows to side and rear. Pitched roof providing additional storage if required. Wall mounted shelves. Door to:-
Workshop/Home Office
Measurements to follow.
Presently used as a workshop and fully insulated so would provide a home office if required. Windows to side and rear. Further door to rear garden. Extensive work bench. Light and power. Range of floor and wall mounted cupboards.
Rear Garden
The beautifully landscaped rear garden is truly exceptional and provides an interesting vista throughout the year. The garden is enclosed with mature hedging and features a large area of lawn, bordered by a putting green and raised terrace that runs the width of the property. A well-stocked border sweeps the perimeter of the garden incorporating further seating areas and summer house. Specimen planting and fruit trees adorn the garden with a feature pond taking centre stage. To the side is a vegetable growing area, garden store, oil tank and coal/fuel store. The gardens make a wonderful setting for this outstanding property and should be seen to be appreciated.
Location
Rousdon is a small village in East Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, off the A3052 between Colyford and Lyme Regis in Dorset. The village comprises the private Rousdon Estate, a small number of dwellings and village amenities including; social club, bakery, holiday park, parish church, village hall and garage. To the south of the village are the coastal cliffs which lie above the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliff Nature Reserve that forms part of the unesco Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Rousdon is 3 miles west from the ancient coastal resort of Lyme Regis with its historic Cobb and
- Superb 1930's country home
- Grounds approaching one acre
- Countryside views
- Period features
- Two receptions
- Kitchen Breakfast Room
- Utility and study
- Four double bedrooms
- Principle en-suite
- EPC rating D
Full description:
A superb detached country residence occupying nearly one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds with far reaching countryside views. Constructed with colour washed elevations under a tiled roof, the house was built to an individual design in 1938 and has been maintained to high standard. The well-presented and spacious accommodation includes entrance hall, sitting room with feature fire place, separate dining room, study, kitchen breakfast room and a utility room on the ground floor. The first floor comprises four double bedrooms, master with dressing room and en-suite, together with a family bathroom. Outside, the delightful gardens and grounds feature a range of mature planting with numerous seating areas, herbaceous borders, fruit trees, double garage, workshop, putting green, pond and summerhouse. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this impressive period home.
The Property
Obscure part glazed composite front door into:-
Entrance Porch
7' x 4' (2.13m x 1.22m).
Coat hooks. Ceramic tiled floor. Glazed door into:-
Entrance Hall
22' x 8' 1" (6.71m x 2.46m) includes stairs and cloakroom.
Original period staircase to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator with cover. Doors off to:-
Cloakroom
Window to rear. White suite comprising close-coupled WC and vanity sink in surround with storage beneath.
Sitting Room
26' 6" x 12' (8.08m x 3.66m) plus fireplace.
Dual aspect living room with windows providing superb garden views. Fine feature Arts and Crafts style open fireplace with tiled hearth and inset open fire with cast iron smoke hood. Coved ceiling. Two radiators.
Dining Room
13' x 12' 1" (3.96m x 3.68m) includes fireplace, plus bay window.
Window to front provides attractive garden view. Feature circular fireplace with brick surround (currently blocked but could possibly be reinstated). Coved ceiling. Radiator. Door through to:-
Study
12' x 12' (3.66m x 3.66m).
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. Impressive range of fitted bookshelves and storage cupboards. Fibre broadband at the property giving speeds of 1000mbps. Coving and down lighters to ceiling. Radiator. Returning to entrance hall, door to:-
Kitchen
12' 6" x 12' (3.81m x 3.66m).
Two internal windows to utility room. The kitchen has been principally fitted to two sides with a range of matching wall and base units with cream door and drawer fronts. Run off wood effect laminate worksurface with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Range of cupboards and drawers beneath including integrated Bosch dishwasher. Splashback tiling with matching wall cupboards. Door to shelved cupboard. Further run off work surface with four ring Bosch smart touch hob. Range of cupboards beneath including spice rack, integrated refrigerator and double oven and grill. Splashback tiling with wall cupboards and extraction over hob. Downlights is to ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Square arch through to:-
Breakfast Room
12' x 9' 10" (3.66m x 3.00m).
Dual aspect with windows to side and rear providing outstanding views over the garden and out to the hills beyond. Downlighters and pendant light to ceiling. Continuation of ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Returning to kitchen, small obscure pane glazed door through to:-
Utility Room
10' 5" x 8' 2" (3.18m x 2.49m).
Windows to side and rear. Door gives access to rear garden. Run of tiled worksurface with inset single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome taps and storage cupboard beneath. Space and plumbing alongside for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Door to full height storage cupboard and wall mounted shelved cupboard. Recently replaced floor standing Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water with remaining warranty. Space alongside for fridge freezer. Strip light to ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor.
Returning to entrance hall, original period staircase to:-
First Floor
Delightful galleried landing with window to front providing attractive garden view. Doors to airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder and slatted shelves with storage over. Hatch with ladder and light to insulated roof space. Doors off to:-
Master Suite
Bedroom One
15' into bay x 12' (4.57m into bay x 3.66m) plus alcoves.
Appealing bay window to front again provides attractive garden view. Feature arched alcoves. Coving and down lighters to ceiling. Radiator. Archway through to:-
Dressing Room
10' 1" x 5' 8" (3.07m x 1.73m) plus wardrobe cupboards.
Window to front. Doors to range of built-in wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and storage over. Coving and downlighters to ceiling. Radiator. Door to:-
En-Suite
11' 11" x 5' 10" (3.63m x 1.78m).
Window to rear provides superb view over the garden and to the hills beyond. White suite comprising panelled bath with chrome and gold mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome and gold taps, close-couple WC and p-shaped corner shower cubicle fitted with curved glazed door and thermostatic shower. Half tiling to walls with panels to shower cubicle. Wall mounted bathroom cabinet. Coving, extraction and downlighters to ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Returning to landing, doors off to:-
Bedroom Two
12' 1" x 11' 5" (3.68m x 3.48m) plus wardrobe cupboards.
Window to front. Extensive range of built-in wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails, shelves and storage over. Radiator.
Bedroom Three
13' 1" x 10' 10" (3.99m x 3.30m).
Windows to side provides attractive countryside views. Vanity sink in tiled surround with shelved cupboard beneath. Door to high-level shelved storage cupboard. Radiator.
Bedroom Four
Maximum overall 13' 1" x 10' 5" (3.99m x 3.18m).
Window to rear. Extensive range of built-in storage units including wardrobe with hanging rail, desk, cupboards and bookshelves. Downlights to ceiling. Radiator.
Family Bathroom
9' 8" x 7' (2.95m x 2.13m).
Two windows to rear. Stylish white suite comprises panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close-coupled WC. Half tiling to walls. Ceramic tiled floor.
Outside
The property is approached over a gravelled driveway onto a forecourt and turning area and continues to the superb open entrance with stone pillars. Adjacent to the house is a double garage and workshop. The front garden is beautifully landscaped and features a large area of lawn with superb mature flower and shrub borders and specimen trees. A timber gate at one side of the property gives access to the rear garden, while on the other side, a topiary arch leads to a delightful sheltered sun terrace.
Double Garage
Maximum overall 20' 7" x 19' (6.27m x 5.79m).
Twin electric roller doors. Windows to side and rear. Pitched roof providing additional storage if required. Wall mounted shelves. Door to:-
Workshop/Home Office
Measurements to follow.
Presently used as a workshop and fully insulated so would provide a home office if required. Windows to side and rear. Further door to rear garden. Extensive work bench. Light and power. Range of floor and wall mounted cupboards.
Rear Garden
The beautifully landscaped rear garden is truly exceptional and provides an interesting vista throughout the year. The garden is enclosed with mature hedging and features a large area of lawn, bordered by a putting green and raised terrace that runs the width of the property. A well-stocked border sweeps the perimeter of the garden incorporating further seating areas and summer house. Specimen planting and fruit trees adorn the garden with a feature pond taking centre stage. To the side is a vegetable growing area, garden store, oil tank and coal/fuel store. The gardens make a wonderful setting for this outstanding property and should be seen to be appreciated.
Location
Rousdon is a small village in East Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, off the A3052 between Colyford and Lyme Regis in Dorset. The village comprises the private Rousdon Estate, a small number of dwellings and village amenities including; social club, bakery, holiday park, parish church, village hall and garage. To the south of the village are the coastal cliffs which lie above the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliff Nature Reserve that forms part of the unesco Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Rousdon is 3 miles west from the ancient coastal resort of Lyme Regis with its historic Cobb and
