6 bedroom detached house for sale

A elegant period 6 bedroom home with beautiful views over the East Devon countryside. Split to form to apartments with the ground floor producing an income. Nearly a 1/3 acre garden facing South and West, above the coastal town of Sidmouth.

Situation

Redforde is situated in an elevated position on the eastern slopes of the highly regarded regency town of Sidmouth. The town, noted for its long esplanade, beaches and public gardens, has a range of quality shops and amenities as well as recreational facilities including swimming pool, sailing club, cricket, tennis and croquet clubs, as well as a popular golf course.
 

To the north, approximately 9 miles, is the market town of Honiton which has a mainline rail link to London (Waterloo). The cathedral and university city of Exeter is within easy reach by car or bus. This city offers a comprehensive range of services and all the shopping and cultural amenities expected of a County Capital. To the east of the city is Exeter International Airport offering flights to a wide range of destinations.

Description

Understood to have been built in 1912, this substantial property has many period features with well-proportioned rooms, beautiful bay windows, stone fireplaces and timber doors. Currently arranged to form two large apartments, both being 3 bedrooms, the property offers the opportunity for one to earn an income or the potential to create a wonderful family home.

Accommodation

On the ground floor there is access to both apartments. The ground floor apartment comprising an expansive hallway, sitting room with double aspect bay windows and fireplace, 2 large double bedrooms each with bay windows, sun room/third bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and WC.
 

From the front and side entrances, doors lead through into a reception hall and ground floor utility room with stairs rising to the first floor apartment. The accommodation on the first floor comprises 3 double bedrooms, the master with en suite bathroom, a beautiful sitting room with picture window and bay window looking over the garden and views beyond, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and separate WC.

Outside

From this quiet street there are 2 entrances to the property allowing parking for a number of vehicles as well as garaging for 2 further cars. Pedestrian access is given from both sides of the property around to the impressive large rear garden which slopes gently towards the west, overlooking the town and the sea. The gardens are a particular feature of the property being well-established with beautiful herbaceous borders, various shrubs, specimen trees, soft fruit cage and a vegetable patch. A path surrounds the house whilst a private patio overlooks the garden and the views beyond.

Directional Note

From Exeter and the M5 take junction 30 and head in an easterly direction on the A3052 signposted for Sidmouth. Stay on this road for approximately 11 miles, passing through the town of Newton Poppleford and bypassing the main signpost for Sidmouth, taking you through the village of Sidford. Continue up the hill and after passing the Blue Ball Inn take the next right into Fortescue Road. Stay on this road which turns into Sid Road and on the sharp right turn, turn left at the Mount Pleasant Hotel into Hillside Road. Just past the old farmhouse, take the right turn and continue up the road for a further 300 yards and Redforde will be found on your right hand side.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment only through the sole agents Stags on, 01404 45885.

Services

Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas.

Local Authority

East Devon District Council, Council Offices, The Knowle, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8HL. Tel: 01395 516551

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