Rousdon, Lyme Regis

Rare opportunity - Unique period home with no neighbours on the Jurassic Coast near Lyme Regis. Freehold. Council Tax B, EPC F

Situation - This is a unique opportunity to own a wonderfully secluded home at the end of a long private track on the edge of the exclusive Rousdon Estate, a place of exceptional beauty and heritage.

The seemingly isolated location provides a level of privacy which is hard to find on the south coast of England, but especially whilst actually being relatively close to the nearby the towns of Lyme Regis and Seaton, which offer a range of amenities, shops, restaurants and cultural events. The nearest train station is not far inland at Axminster, which has direct links to London and Exeter, with the latter providing an airport.

Brief History Of The Rousdon Estate - The Rousdon Estate dates back to the 1870s when Sir Henry Peek commissioned a Tudor style estate and mansion, which is now Grade II* Listed, to be built on the land, it was purchased by AllHallows School in the late 1930's.

Cliff Cottage, set in the renowned undercliffs area along the Jurassic Coastline was purchased from the school in the 1990s and was in a near derelict state before improvements by the current owners. The rest of the estate later was sympathetically redesigned for residential use forming the exclusive private estate seen today.

Description - Cliff Cottage is a rare gem that offers you the opportunity to live in a former estate cottage.

The house has been thoughtfully extended and improved over the years preserving many original features such as high ceilings, wooden floors and old gas lamps, whilst providing the scope for further improvement.

The house has two reception rooms to the front and a spacious kitchen / dining room to the rear, part of which having vaulted ceilings. There are three bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor with the family bathroom, the other two are off a very large landing/office, which has a balcony towards the sea.

Studio - Behind the house a timber shed/cabin was constructed in 2007, which has been used as an office, studio, additional accommodation and occasional holidays. The studio provides a small range of kitchen units and a shower room. Below the studio is a large open storage shed.

There is a small shed/workshop housing the generator.

Grounds - The house is situated on a large plot of land, surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife. The garden is a haven for relaxation, with a variety of flowers, herbs and fruit trees, as well as various raised vegetable beds and useful garden sheds.

The property also has fantastic access to the South West Coast Path, which leads you to the estate’s private beach, a secluded shingle cove where you can enjoy the views of the Jurassic Coast and its fossils and cliffs. The Jurassic Coast is a perfect location for those who love nature and adventure.

Services - Off grid home, with electric generation from PV panels and generator. Private water system (gravity fed from a spring above the property, pipe relayed about 10 years) and drainage, thought to be septic tank which haven't been tested. Standard broadband available Mobile coverage available outside with EE, O2, Three and not Vodafone (Ofcom).

Directions - Take the A3052 from Lyme Regis or Seaton direction until reaching the village of Rousdon. The entrance to the Rousdon Estate is marked by a gatehouse and stone pillars.

Follow the drive with the Mansion House directly ahead, turning left and continue for about 300 meter and turn right through the metal electric gates. Continue down the track, please be aware it is rough in places, for about 3/4 mile.