Coram Manor, Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7

This two bedroom luxury apartment in a distinguished Victorian residence with exceptional sea & coastal views, parking and garden.

Coram Manor is a distinguished Victorian residence with exceptional sea & coastal views.

Coram Manor, originally built in 1832 and extended in 1889, is a striking former rectory with all the charm and presence expected of a fine Victorian house. Converted into seven luxury apartments in 2002, the building retains its substantial stone elevations, elegant proportions and many original architectural features.

Apartment 3 includes a number of the principal rooms of the original house, resulting in a wonderfully bright and spacious home with some of the most captivating views in Lyme Regis.

Set in an elevated position, well back from Sidmouth Road and just a short walk from the historic Cobb Harbour and seafront, the apartment enjoys an enviable panoramic outlook across the sea and the dramatic West Dorset Jurassic coastline. A rare advantage of this property is its generous, level private garden, unusually large for an apartment and perfectly placed to take in the sweeping coastal scenery.

A communal entrance porch with secure entry system leads into the shared reception hall, with stairs rising to the first floor. On entering the apartment, the hallway offers built in storage and a sense of arrival that hints at the scale of the rooms beyond.

The impressive living room, once the principal reception room of the rectory, is a superb space with double doors leading onto the private patio and garden, capturing the far-reaching sea and coastal views. A polished stone fireplace adds warmth and character. A wide square arch leads through to the kitchen/dining room gives an open plan feel to the space. A feature bay window provides plenty of light to the space. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of units, generous work surfaces and integrated appliances including a water softener, with a central island housing the five-ring gas hob and providing a sociable focal point. A feature Gothic arch opens into a potential study/ office, a bright and versatile room with a distant sea view, high ceiling and access to a useful store room housing the gas fired boiler.

The master bedroom is a beautifully proportioned dual aspect room, enjoying views to the sea and coastline through double glazed windows. An original feature stone fireplace with cast iron grate adds charm, and three double wardrobes provide excellent storage. The ensuite shower room includes a large shower cubicle, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. The second bedroom also features a double wardrobe and an arched glazed French door opening to a paved terrace, where the stone lintel above bears a biblical inscription and a decorative stone corbel. A further modern bathroom offers a panelled bath, separate large shower cubicle, hand basin and WC, while a separate utility provides plumbing for a washing machine and additional storage.

Outside, the private gardens are a particularly attractive feature: extensive level, easily maintained and surprisingly secluded. The main lawned area is complemented by a paved terrace, a further patio, mature shrubs and trees, a good sized timber summerhouse and a further side terrace with timber balustrade. Patio lighting makes the space ideal for enjoying the exceptional coastal views well into the evening.

The property also benefits from two allocated parking spaces, a rarity this close to the centre of Lyme Regis.

Services & Tenure
Dorset Council Tax Band F.
Share of Freehold: The property owns a share of the freehold. There is an annual service charge of approximately £218 per month (that includes building insurance, cleaning, gardening, decorating and overall building maintenance.
We are advised that all mains’ services are connected.

Broadband - Standard up to 11Mbps and Superfast up to 66Mbps. Mobile phone service providers available are EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside. (Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).