The Gables, Church Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7

A well maintained first floor one bedroom flat in an imposing Victorian property close to the town centre, seafront and beaches.

Flat 4 The Gables was comprehensively modernised about 5-6 years ago with great care taken to retain character features. It has been a successful holiday let for the present owner providing a useful income but is equally well suited as a permanent home. The property is very conveniently situated in the picturesque Old Town just 200 metres or so walk to the town centre shops and seafront. The Gables is an imposing Victorian property which was in fact the cottage hospital between 1820 and 1927. It has now been converted into self-contained flats.

Set within one of Lyme Regis’ most characterful buildings, this delightful firstfloor apartment is approached through a substantial panelled front door that opens into a communal reception hall shared by just three homes. Timber stairs rise to the firstfloor landing, where the private entrance leads into an inviting hallway with exposed timbers, a radiator, and a pulldown ladder giving access to a useful mezzanine store tucked neatly above.

The sitting room is a particularly charming space, centred around a pretty Victorian fireplace ornamental now, but still a lovely focal point with an exposed beam overhead and a picturesque outlook across the rooftops of the Old Town. The sense of period warmth continues into the kitchen and breakfast area, a dualaspect room fitted with modern base and wall units, laminate worktops and integral appliances including a gas hob with oven below and extractor above. The ‘Alpha’ gas boiler sits discreetly within the cabinetry, and the breakfast area forms a natural place to gather, with light filtering in from two directions.

The bedroom enjoys a sash window and exposed timbers that echo the building’s heritage, together with a radiator and a pulldown ladder leading to a mezzanine level. From here, a small window offers a wonderfully unexpected glimpse towards the Cobb a charming reminder of the apartment’s enviable position within the town.

The bathroom is finished in a crisp white suite, with a panelled bath, mixer tap and shower with screen, hand basin and WC. A Victorianstyle radiator and towel rail add a touch of elegance, while the sash window and extractor ensure the room feels bright and fresh.

Tenure & Services
Leasehold
Local Authority: Dorset Council
EPC rating E.
Council Tax Band: To Be Assessed - the property is currently registered for business rates rather than Council Tax.

We understand that Flat 4 is held on a 999 year lease from 2014. The Gables is managed by ‘Hillsdon Management Company‘. We understand that all the flat leaseholders hold a share in the freehold. Ground Rent: £150 p.a. Annual Service Charge: £1,400.00 (as at March 2026).

Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Mains
Heating: Gas central heating