Westfield Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9

Fairway' is an attractive, detached house built by the renowned JC Palmer almost 100 years ago. The property sits within an extremely private plot of approx. a third of an acre, enjoying a unique position just a short walk from both The Green and the Town centre. It boasts spacious accommodation with characterful features and a great deal of flexibility, including single floor living, for future proofing (if required). Many of the principal rooms take advantage of the dominant southerly orientation and the lovely views over the gardens. Whilst the approx. 2000 square footage is more than sufficient, there is clear potential for both extension and improvement to suit personal taste.

The mature gardens offer a great deal of colour and interest, boasting well stocked beds and established borders surrounding a fine lawn complete with some productive fruit trees. A separate summerhouse, two shed and large carport / store offer further interest and development potential, being considerable assets for such a central location.

Approached from Westfield Road there is a convenient pedestrian entrance to the property from the south east corner, the vehicular entrance is down a private lane further along. From the private lane, running along the lower side of the property, is another footpath which leads to Station Road, The Green and thence the town centre.

Westfield Road one of the most desirable and convenient addresses in Budleigh Salterton being close to The Green and short walk to the town centre, beach and amenities. The immediate locality is an area of well established quality properties and is regarded as the premier residential area of Budleigh Salterton.

Accomodation

A spacious entrance porch with vaulted ceiling and triple aspect, complete with tiled floor wand glazed front door leads into a large and welcoming reception hall.The extremely light, double aspect sitting room affords lovely views with fireplace as focal point and French doors to garden. A well proportioned kitchen with utility room off complete with back door leading to rear lobby with further utility room, pantry, separate WC and access to rear of property. The elegant second reception room /dining room enjoys pleasant views over the gardens and has a stone fireplace as focal point. The ground floor, double aspect bedroom and shower room, allows single floor living if required.

The accommodation on the ground floor circulates well, stairs lead to a bright first floor landing with Velux windows. A second bedroom with elevated vies over the gardens and sea peeps complete with ensuite bathroom enjoying similar aspect and access to ample eaves storage. The third bedroom has a quiet aspect over the rear garden.

Gardens surround the property providing a high degree of privacy. There are several outbuildings including two sheds a summer house a large carport come storage area. There is a tarmac driveway providing ample private parking the lower parts of the garden. The lower part of the garden has potential development opportunity corner, subjectto any planning permissions being granted, and several precedents have been set in the local area.

Agent’s Notes;

The property is available with no onward chain.

The property is offered for sale freehold, by private treaty.

All mains gas, drainage, water and electric are connected

Gas fired central heating and double glazed windows

Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating – F.

The private road designated as a public footpath is owned by 'Pagets', 9 Westfield Road, Budleigh Salterton and shared by the neighbouring properties.

Directions

Approaching the top of the High Street of Budleigh Salterton, turn left onto Station Road and then first right into Westfield Road. Continue to the top of the road and then turn left downhill into a private road where the entrance to ‘Fairway’ is the first property on the left hand side.

Budleigh Salterton

A tranquil and unspoilt Regency town by the sea, which has managed to retain much of its classic beauty and original charm. Situated on the Jurassic Coastline of East Devon and designated as a World Heritage site, it is considered one of the most desirable coastal locations in the UK.

The beautiful two-mile beach is framed by the picturesque sandstone cliffs, and allows panoramic views across Lyme Bay. Nearby is the Otter Estuary, which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has an abundance of wildlife to explore.

The town hosts acclaimed annual music and literature festivals. The quintessential old Devon villages of Otterton and East Budleigh next to the stunning ancient Pebblebed Heaths, are very close by, as are the River Otter walkways. The larger towns of Sidmouth, and Exmouth and the Cathedral City of Exeter around 30 minutes away all provide a wealth of other leisure and food and drink opportunities. Exeter has a world class university. Local schools are highly rated nationally, including Colyton Grammar, Exeter School and The Maynard in Exeter, and the town has its own state primary school.

The area is in the East Devon National Landscape. It has over 20 very active social and games clubs including the world-famous East Devon Golf Club. Others include Croquet, Bridge, Tennis with Pickleball, Cricket and a range of thriving arts and gardening clubs. Sports facilities nearby also include sailing, fishing, cycling, and horse riding. The South West coastal path is a minute's walk away from the house, along the Jurassic UNESCO Coast.

There is easy train access to London only around 2 hours away from Exeter mainline station, and regular flights to British cities and Europe from Exeter International airport. The M5 A303 and the A30 are also easily accessible.