House For Sale £2,000,000
Description
Fountain Hill is a quiet, no through road close to East Devon Golf Club and the Coastal path. Located at the top of the hill with commanding views over the town and the coast line heading east. This substantial period family home was constructed around the early 1900’s retaining many original features from this era, on the market for the first time in many years.
The house is approached across a generous driveway with parking for a number of vehicles, in addition there is a large garage with electric up and over door, workshop and a further brick built storage shed. The entrance porch leads to an impressive oak-paneled entrance hall with a sweeping staircase and full height ceiling with chandelier a guest WC. There are three spacious reception rooms, all very individual and each enjoying a feature fireplace. Both the sitting room and study enjoy a dual aspect, the dining room has a square bay window overlooking the rear garden.
The kitchen has been upgraded in more recent years with a range of wood fronted units, a granite worktop, range cooker and a fitted fridge & dishwasher. Multiple storage rooms lead off the kitchen including a utility with plumbing for a washing machine, a pantry plus access to the workshop.
From the ground floor, a wide staircase leads to a large galleried landing. Two of the rooms have beautiful views over the town towards Sidmouth along the coast and out to sea. There are five bedrooms in total, three of which have built in storage cupboards plus ensuite facilities and two sharing a shower room with wc.
To the rear is a splendid garden, well stocked with a variety of mature plants, trees and shrubs and offering a large degree of privacy. There is a terrace adjacent to the house and a second overlooking Budleigh and the back of Peak Hill. There is also a detached timber summer house and a lower garden with the plot measuring approx. 0.77 acres in total.
Agents Note
The property is being sold as a whole but is currently held on two titles with lapsed planning for an additional dwelling, previous planning refs. 11/2432/FUL and 07/2566/FUL.
Situation
One of the most highly regarded small coastal towns in the Westcountry, Budleigh Salterton has an excellent range of amenities including a wide variety of individual boutique shops, churches, banking facilities, restaurants, public houses and a first class medical centre. It is home to the East Devon Golf Club and boasts many clubs and societies. The town hosts greatly respected literary and music festivals amongst others. The M5 motorway is only c. 9 miles away with the thriving city of Exeter approximately 4 miles further on. From here, there is a fast train service to London Paddington, and a nearby airport.
Directions
From Exeter and Exmouth head into the town along the B3178. On approaching the town centre, pass Links Road and Sherbrook Hill and take the next turning on the Right into Northview Road and then immediately right into Fountain Hill. The house is at the top, just after the 90 degree turn to the left.
Fountain Hill is a quiet, no through road close to East Devon Golf Club and the Coastal path. Located at the top of the hill with commanding views over the town and the coast line heading east. This substantial period family home was constructed around the early 1900’s retaining many original features from this era, on the market for the first time in many years.
The house is approached across a generous driveway with parking for a number of vehicles, in addition there is a large garage with electric up and over door, workshop and a further brick built storage shed. The entrance porch leads to an impressive oak-paneled entrance hall with a sweeping staircase and full height ceiling with chandelier a guest WC. There are three spacious reception rooms, all very individual and each enjoying a feature fireplace. Both the sitting room and study enjoy a dual aspect, the dining room has a square bay window overlooking the rear garden.
The kitchen has been upgraded in more recent years with a range of wood fronted units, a granite worktop, range cooker and a fitted fridge & dishwasher. Multiple storage rooms lead off the kitchen including a utility with plumbing for a washing machine, a pantry plus access to the workshop.
From the ground floor, a wide staircase leads to a large galleried landing. Two of the rooms have beautiful views over the town towards Sidmouth along the coast and out to sea. There are five bedrooms in total, three of which have built in storage cupboards plus ensuite facilities and two sharing a shower room with wc.
To the rear is a splendid garden, well stocked with a variety of mature plants, trees and shrubs and offering a large degree of privacy. There is a terrace adjacent to the house and a second overlooking Budleigh and the back of Peak Hill. There is also a detached timber summer house and a lower garden with the plot measuring approx. 0.77 acres in total.
Agents Note
The property is being sold as a whole but is currently held on two titles with lapsed planning for an additional dwelling, previous planning refs. 11/2432/FUL and 07/2566/FUL.
Situation
One of the most highly regarded small coastal towns in the Westcountry, Budleigh Salterton has an excellent range of amenities including a wide variety of individual boutique shops, churches, banking facilities, restaurants, public houses and a first class medical centre. It is home to the East Devon Golf Club and boasts many clubs and societies. The town hosts greatly respected literary and music festivals amongst others. The M5 motorway is only c. 9 miles away with the thriving city of Exeter approximately 4 miles further on. From here, there is a fast train service to London Paddington, and a nearby airport.
Directions
From Exeter and Exmouth head into the town along the B3178. On approaching the town centre, pass Links Road and Sherbrook Hill and take the next turning on the Right into Northview Road and then immediately right into Fountain Hill. The house is at the top, just after the 90 degree turn to the left.
