West Hill, Budleigh Salterton

An elegant Grade II listed Georgian residence in a highly sought-after coastal location, just a short level walk from the town centre and seafront.

Situation - The Bays enjoys a superb position in the heart of Budleigh Salterton, just 200 yards from the High Street and less than a quarter of a mile from the beach and coastal path. Budleigh Salterton is an unspoilt and charming East Devon town nestled on the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, along with a highly regarded golf course, tennis club, croquet lawns, and miles of picturesque walks through the Otter Valley and along the nearby South West Coast Path. Exeter, with its vibrant city amenities and mainline rail links, lies approximately 14 miles to the northwest.

Description - The Bays is a most impressive Grade II listed double-fronted Georgian home, set within mature gardens of approximately one fifth of an acre and offering a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated period property in one of Budleigh Salterton’s most desirable locations.

The property retains a wealth of original features including sash windows with working shutters, panelled doors, fine plasterwork, traditional fireplaces and cedar wood floorboards. This substantial detached home offers generously proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors and is perfectly suited to both full-time residence and coastal retreat. The front of the property is approached via a gated driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles and leads to a characterful coach house garage with hayloft above and an adjoining workshop. A charming cobbled pathway continues through to the private, enclosed rear garden

Accommidation - An elegant entrance hallway with cedar floorboards and original plaster corbels leads to a spacious sitting room with traditional fireplace and French doors opening onto the rear garden. The generous kitchen/dining room is a sociable and stylish space, featuring a Rangemaster dual fuel range, integrated appliances, and bespoke cabinetry. To the rear of the property lies a utility room, separate boiler room and a cloakroom/WC.

A beautiful original staircase with mahogany handrail ascends past a striking arched picture window to the first floor. The principal bedroom and a second double bedroom, both at the front of the house, benefit from en-suite shower rooms with contemporary white suites and Velux roof windows. A third bedroom to the front offers flexible use as a single bedroom, study or dressing room. To the rear is a fourth double bedroom with views over the rear garden. The large family bathroom features a white four-piece suite and a range of fitted vanity units and drawers.

Outside - To the front of the property is a lawned garden with mature shrubs and flower borders. A wood and glass greenhouse adjoins the side of the house. The large driveway provides parking for up to five vehicles and gives access to the detached coach house garage and workshop.

The beautifully landscaped rear garden is a particular feature, enclosed by stone walls and offering a high degree of privacy. With well-stocked borders, lawned areas and paved seating terraces, the garden provides an idyllic setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

Services - Utilities: Mains electric, mains gas, mains water, telephone and broadband
Drainage: Mains drainage
Heating: Combination gas boiler
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: D(61)
Council Tax Band: F
Standard, ultrafast and superfast broadband available. EE, O2, Three and Vodafone mobile networks likely to be available (Ofcom).

Planning - The property previously had planning permission approved for the conversion of the coach house to ancillary accommodation. The vendor advises that this was also approved by English Heritage. The consent lapsed in November 2024.

Agents Notes - Please note that this property is grade II listed and is situated within a conservation area.