Peak Hill Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10

Peakaboo is nestled within the Peak Hill of the World Heritage Jurassic coastline clifftops an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with breath-taking coastal views.

Description

Peakaboo is a truly luxurious home, situated atop Sidmouth’s much sought after Peak Hill, an area from which to take in some of the most breath taking views this seaside town has to offer. Inland you can see across the golf course towards the Blackdown Hills. Looking down into the town the lights along Sidmouth’s regency esplanade twinkle as the sun sets. Out to sea the south coast is a sight to behold all the way to Chesil Beach in Dorset and as far as Portland Bill. It’s an intoxicating view to be enjoyed in all seasons. Although situated outside of the town, Peakaboo somehow feels intimately connected, with sounds of waves breaking on the beach and distant music from the gentle folk and brass bands playing in the nearby Connaught Gardens occasionally discernible.

With the beach approximately 0.5 mile from the property you can jump in the sea for a swim before breakfast and access the South West Coastal Path or a network of inland walks and within minutes find yourself looking at some of the most beautiful views in England.

This exceptional home comprises two former cottages that have combined together with a two storey atrium extension to the side affectionately referred to by the current owners as the upper and lower decks. From here the property truly exploits its vantage point of views over the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and Lyme Bay.

A real lifestyle property and a credit to its current custodians, this property is finished throughout to an exceptionally high standard with every inch carefully thought through to contribute towards the joy of living in such a special home. From the main entrance with split staircases there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper floor, with an additional two bedrooms and one bathroom on the ground floor, two separate utility or storage rooms, a spacious open plan ground floor living space with kitchen, dining, sitting room and lower deck, separated by a dual aspect woodburning stove, which can be used as a formal dining room or additional reception space. The upper deck, which can be accessed from either the principal bedroom suite or the lower deck galleried staircase, a piece of art in its own right, hand crafted from light oak and glass the two levels marry together without compromising the purpose of this stunning atrium, a truly remarkable space from which to fully take in the outstanding sea views.

Located a short distance from the lower deck is a large, detached summer house, fully insulated and heated. Built in the style of Peekaboo’s atrium, Tikaboo has an exposed oak frame, vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling apex glass on 3 sides and large bifold doors facing south looking out towards the sea. Tikaboo is currently used as a home office and is also ideally suited to be used as a separate living area, an artist’s studio, yoga studio or a gym.

Gardens and Grounds
Set within approximately 1.33 acres of protected beautiful woodland, predominantly on a gradient sweeping up towards the South West Coastal Path and cliff top. Peakaboo has been fenced off to allow for privacy to the main grounds and house.

The gardens immediately surrounding the property have been tiered to create superb level spaces including a viewing terrace surrounding the summer house, a sun deck from which to sit and enjoy the views. Immediately surrounding the property is an enclosed dining terrace accessed via the double doors from the lower deck of the property. The garden includes a charming winding staircase to access the road and also a gardener’s shed.

There is car parking with Electric Car charging point to the side of the property and a further parking area for several vehicles higher up in the property grounds.

Location

The much sought after Regency town of Sidmouth, noted for its long esplanade, beaches and public gardens is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and sits along a designated World Heritage Site, unspoilt Jurassic coastline.

Sidmouth offers a comprehensive range of local and individual shops, restaurants and a cinema. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, sailing club, cricket pitch, tennis and croquet clubs, and a popular golf course. Waitrose Supermarket and Cottage Hospital. There are numerous private and state schools in the area including the highly regarded St Johns School and the property is within the catchment area of the renowned Colyton Grammar School.

Peakaboo is only an approximate 12 mile drive to the cathedral city of Exeter, which is a thriving city with a wider range of amenities. The city boasts an international airport and rail/motorway links. Honiton with a main line rail link is approximately 10 miles away and Junction 30 of the M5 motorway, approximately 12 miles. The South West coastal path offers wonderful cliff-top walks, with picturesque villages such as Beer and Branscombe and a number of small beaches and harbours extending to the Dorset border at Lyme Regis in an Easterly direction and towards the mouth of the River Exe, then beyond to Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torbay heading West.

Square Footage: 2,470 sq ft


Acreage: 1.33 Acres

Directions

On entering the town of Sidmouth proceed along the esplanade and continue up Peak Hill Road past Jacobs Ladder on your left and past Cotmaton Road on your right. Continue up the hill Peakaboo is the last house on your left hand side.

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Additional Info

Services - Mains electricity, water, drainage and oil fired central heating.

Agents Note: Photos dated November 2022.