House For Sale £2,000,000
Beautiful Arts and Crafts house sitting in an elevated position with commanding views over the village and out to sea. Wonderful established gardens, garaging and 25' log cabin
Description
Designed by the highly regarded architect David Carr. Brereworde House is unlisted, built in 1904 and sits proudly within Beer whilst enjoying outstanding sea views. Typical of the Arts and Crafts era, there are many period features including impressive windows and delightful feature fireplaces.
Inside, the inviting covered front door opens into the hallway which is perfect for welcoming guests. Immediately the architecture, parquet flooring and sweeping staircase sets the tone for things to come. The sociable kitchen/breakfast room is wonderfully positioned to make the most of the views with double doors opening out onto the south facing terrace. The kitchen itself benefits from solid wood units which is centred around the Aga. There is ample space for a generous kitchen table and the room flows nicely into a reception area where there is a feature wood burning stove and access into the conservatory. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room and store.
One of the most noticeable rooms is the impressive, double aspect sitting room with a pretty bay window and fireplace. There is a sweet corner – a perfect reading area which also provides access out onto the veranda where the views are outstanding. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes the dining room, conservatory and downstairs cloakroom.
On the first floor, there are five bedrooms and two shower rooms in total, four of the bedrooms benefit from south facing views over the village and out over Lyme Bay.
Outside, and positioned at the far corner of the garden is a charming detached log cabin with front terrace and hot tub, ideal for generating an income. Inside offers an open plan living space with a feature wood burning stove, a kitchenette, shower room and a mezzanine floor where there is the bedroom.
Gardens and Grounds
Brereworde House is approached by a long drive and leads to a generous parking area. The gardens itself has areas of level lawn, established beds and borders whilst enjoying an array of mature and impressive trees. Numerous terraces are dotted around to make the most of the excellent setting/views and provides seating for alfresco dining.
Further outbuildings include a 6m x 8m garage with a workshop area and WC. A store, log shed and a loft room above the garage with an external staircase.
Agent note:
There is a small parcel of land available by separate negotiation. Further details available on request
Location
Brereworde House is situated on the edge of the popular fishing village of Beer and is perfectly situated, enjoying spectacular coastal views, whilst also being within easy reach of some of East Devon’s most favoured villages, towns and landmarks. Beer has a long fishing heritage that is still very much alive today, with a colourful selection of fishing boats. Fresh fish and Beer crab is for sale at the beach. In the past the village was equally well known as a smuggling base and was the home of notorious Devon smuggler, Jack Rattenbury. The South West Coastal footpath is within easy reach of the property, offering wonderful walks to Branscombe and Sidmouth in the west and Seaton and Lyme Regis in the east. Beer has a selection of galleries, restaurants, beach cafes, shops including a village stores, deli, pharmacy, pub, hotel and an active sailing club. A further range of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found in the local area, such as Hix Oyster and Fish House at Lyme Regis, The River Cottage Canteen at Axminster and Masons Arms in Branscombe. Sidmouth, about 10 miles to the east has a Waitrose supermarket.
Colyton Grammar School, which is approximately three miles away, has been recommended as one of the top grammar schools in the country. There are other excellent schools in the area, including Exeter School, The Maynard, Blundell’s in Tiverton as well as the Taunton schools of King’s College, Queen’s College and Taunton School. Communication links are excellent, with the A303 being accessed via the A30 at Honiton for access to London. The A3052 leads towards Exeter and the West. The M5 motorway can be joined at Exeter or Taunton and there are regular mainline rail services from Honiton and Axminster to London Waterloo and from Exeter St David's and Taunton to London Paddington.
Square Footage: 2,773 sq ft
Directions
From Exeter, take the A3052 towards Sidmouth and Lyme Regis, passing through the village of Newton Poppleford to Sidford. On leaving Sidford, proceed for about 7 miles, then take the B3174 to Beer. Just before the village and at the layby on the left turn into Stovar Long Lane passing Beer Albion Football Club, continue on this road and the driveway to Brereworde House is on the right hand side. If you have got to Clinton Rise you have gone too far.
Additional Info
Beer beach 0.4 miles Honiton 9.5 miles Exeter 19.3 miles
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating
Description
Designed by the highly regarded architect David Carr. Brereworde House is unlisted, built in 1904 and sits proudly within Beer whilst enjoying outstanding sea views. Typical of the Arts and Crafts era, there are many period features including impressive windows and delightful feature fireplaces.
Inside, the inviting covered front door opens into the hallway which is perfect for welcoming guests. Immediately the architecture, parquet flooring and sweeping staircase sets the tone for things to come. The sociable kitchen/breakfast room is wonderfully positioned to make the most of the views with double doors opening out onto the south facing terrace. The kitchen itself benefits from solid wood units which is centred around the Aga. There is ample space for a generous kitchen table and the room flows nicely into a reception area where there is a feature wood burning stove and access into the conservatory. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room and store.
One of the most noticeable rooms is the impressive, double aspect sitting room with a pretty bay window and fireplace. There is a sweet corner – a perfect reading area which also provides access out onto the veranda where the views are outstanding. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes the dining room, conservatory and downstairs cloakroom.
On the first floor, there are five bedrooms and two shower rooms in total, four of the bedrooms benefit from south facing views over the village and out over Lyme Bay.
Outside, and positioned at the far corner of the garden is a charming detached log cabin with front terrace and hot tub, ideal for generating an income. Inside offers an open plan living space with a feature wood burning stove, a kitchenette, shower room and a mezzanine floor where there is the bedroom.
Gardens and Grounds
Brereworde House is approached by a long drive and leads to a generous parking area. The gardens itself has areas of level lawn, established beds and borders whilst enjoying an array of mature and impressive trees. Numerous terraces are dotted around to make the most of the excellent setting/views and provides seating for alfresco dining.
Further outbuildings include a 6m x 8m garage with a workshop area and WC. A store, log shed and a loft room above the garage with an external staircase.
Agent note:
There is a small parcel of land available by separate negotiation. Further details available on request
Location
Brereworde House is situated on the edge of the popular fishing village of Beer and is perfectly situated, enjoying spectacular coastal views, whilst also being within easy reach of some of East Devon’s most favoured villages, towns and landmarks. Beer has a long fishing heritage that is still very much alive today, with a colourful selection of fishing boats. Fresh fish and Beer crab is for sale at the beach. In the past the village was equally well known as a smuggling base and was the home of notorious Devon smuggler, Jack Rattenbury. The South West Coastal footpath is within easy reach of the property, offering wonderful walks to Branscombe and Sidmouth in the west and Seaton and Lyme Regis in the east. Beer has a selection of galleries, restaurants, beach cafes, shops including a village stores, deli, pharmacy, pub, hotel and an active sailing club. A further range of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found in the local area, such as Hix Oyster and Fish House at Lyme Regis, The River Cottage Canteen at Axminster and Masons Arms in Branscombe. Sidmouth, about 10 miles to the east has a Waitrose supermarket.
Colyton Grammar School, which is approximately three miles away, has been recommended as one of the top grammar schools in the country. There are other excellent schools in the area, including Exeter School, The Maynard, Blundell’s in Tiverton as well as the Taunton schools of King’s College, Queen’s College and Taunton School. Communication links are excellent, with the A303 being accessed via the A30 at Honiton for access to London. The A3052 leads towards Exeter and the West. The M5 motorway can be joined at Exeter or Taunton and there are regular mainline rail services from Honiton and Axminster to London Waterloo and from Exeter St David's and Taunton to London Paddington.
Square Footage: 2,773 sq ft
Directions
From Exeter, take the A3052 towards Sidmouth and Lyme Regis, passing through the village of Newton Poppleford to Sidford. On leaving Sidford, proceed for about 7 miles, then take the B3174 to Beer. Just before the village and at the layby on the left turn into Stovar Long Lane passing Beer Albion Football Club, continue on this road and the driveway to Brereworde House is on the right hand side. If you have got to Clinton Rise you have gone too far.
Additional Info
Beer beach 0.4 miles Honiton 9.5 miles Exeter 19.3 miles
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating
