Weston, Sidmouth
£1,600,000
Guide price
Guide price
Bedrooms: 4
Designed with its beautiful backdrop in mind, this superb family home with rural and coastal views occupies a quiet, semi-rural position within the East Devon hamlet of Weston. Freehold. Council Tax: G, EPC D
LOCATION
Located within a short drive of Sidmouth, The Highlands is positioned in a rural, yet easily accessible to the A3052.
This property enjoys open views over the sea and countryside. Beaches can be found at Seaton, Sidmouth, Branscombe and the charming fishing village of Beer is just 5 miles to the East. There is also access via the coastal paths to Weston Mouth and Salcombe. The Jurassic coastline here has been designated a World Heritage Site, internationally recognised for its geological interest and dramatic topography.
There is a wide variety of eateries and hostelries in the surrounding villages whilst Sidmouth offers a comprehensive range of recreational and shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, golf course, cinema, gym and indoor swimming pool. Exeter is just 16 miles to the West with access to the M5 motorway and international airport. Mainline rail links can be found from Exeter to London Paddington as well as to London Waterloo which passes through the nearby town of Honiton.
DESCRIPTION
The Highlands is a wonderful large family home set in two acres of glorious level gardens and grounds and is surrounded by National Trust owned countryside. There are far reaching views of Lyme Bay and the Blackdown Hills AONB.
The accommodation is light and spacious throughout, and boasts an impressive kitchen/dining/garden room which is very much the heart of the home, with doors leading to a lovely spacious terrace, which enjoys spectacular views. The kitchen is open plan to the dining area and extends further into a large sitting area with feature fireplace and two sets of sliding double doors, making a perfect entertaining space.
The ground floor accommodation also includes a useful and sizeable utility / boot room with access to a room currently used as a gym. There are four further reception rooms including a formal dining room, a charming triple aspect sitting room, a study and a conservatory. The staircase rises to a galleried landing which in turn provides access to the principal bedroom suite with triple aspect and impressive views, a guest suite, two further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
Situated at the end of a long sweeping driveway which is approached through high double gates, The Highlands sits within two acres of established and level gardens, stocked with shrubs and trees. The south facing gardens and terrace are perfectly positioned to appreciate the views to the sea and the countryside. There is a large parking area, a double open bay car port and yard with four stables and a tack room.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, oil and private drainage.
DIRECTIONS
From Honiton, take the A375 towards Sidmouth, at Putts Corner (Hare and Hounds) turn left, signposted Seaton and Farway. Continue along this road for approximately 3 miles and turn right on to Beech Tree Lane. At the end of this road turn right on to the A3052. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles then turn left into Dunscombe Lane. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Mire Lane. Continue onto Northern Lane then turn almost immediately right onto Slade Lane, Highlands will be found on your right.
LOCATION
Located within a short drive of Sidmouth, The Highlands is positioned in a rural, yet easily accessible to the A3052.
This property enjoys open views over the sea and countryside. Beaches can be found at Seaton, Sidmouth, Branscombe and the charming fishing village of Beer is just 5 miles to the East. There is also access via the coastal paths to Weston Mouth and Salcombe. The Jurassic coastline here has been designated a World Heritage Site, internationally recognised for its geological interest and dramatic topography.
There is a wide variety of eateries and hostelries in the surrounding villages whilst Sidmouth offers a comprehensive range of recreational and shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, golf course, cinema, gym and indoor swimming pool. Exeter is just 16 miles to the West with access to the M5 motorway and international airport. Mainline rail links can be found from Exeter to London Paddington as well as to London Waterloo which passes through the nearby town of Honiton.
DESCRIPTION
The Highlands is a wonderful large family home set in two acres of glorious level gardens and grounds and is surrounded by National Trust owned countryside. There are far reaching views of Lyme Bay and the Blackdown Hills AONB.
The accommodation is light and spacious throughout, and boasts an impressive kitchen/dining/garden room which is very much the heart of the home, with doors leading to a lovely spacious terrace, which enjoys spectacular views. The kitchen is open plan to the dining area and extends further into a large sitting area with feature fireplace and two sets of sliding double doors, making a perfect entertaining space.
The ground floor accommodation also includes a useful and sizeable utility / boot room with access to a room currently used as a gym. There are four further reception rooms including a formal dining room, a charming triple aspect sitting room, a study and a conservatory. The staircase rises to a galleried landing which in turn provides access to the principal bedroom suite with triple aspect and impressive views, a guest suite, two further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
Situated at the end of a long sweeping driveway which is approached through high double gates, The Highlands sits within two acres of established and level gardens, stocked with shrubs and trees. The south facing gardens and terrace are perfectly positioned to appreciate the views to the sea and the countryside. There is a large parking area, a double open bay car port and yard with four stables and a tack room.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, oil and private drainage.
DIRECTIONS
From Honiton, take the A375 towards Sidmouth, at Putts Corner (Hare and Hounds) turn left, signposted Seaton and Farway. Continue along this road for approximately 3 miles and turn right on to Beech Tree Lane. At the end of this road turn right on to the A3052. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles then turn left into Dunscombe Lane. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Mire Lane. Continue onto Northern Lane then turn almost immediately right onto Slade Lane, Highlands will be found on your right.
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