A detached house with superb potential to improve and extend, enjoying a tranquil and scenic location within a prime residential area of Budleigh Salterton. The property enjoys pleasant views from the first floor towards the Otter Valley and surrounding countryside and is just a short walk from the scenic Otter estuary and seafront.

The property sits within a generously sized level, corner plot just , the gardens are laid mainly to lawn with shrub borders and is well stocked with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. There is a large front driveway with turning and parking area leading directly to the attached garage.

Many of the principal rooms enjoy light, double aspects whilst affording pleasant views over the gardens. The external fabric of the building is in good order, but it is likely any incoming purchaser will undertake a program of updating. There is clear potential to extend the property further, subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained.

Interestingly many precedents in the immediate local area have already been set.

The garage also has superb potential to make a separate annexe for additional income, or separate accommodation for a relative, or even create a work from home opportunity.

Please note this sale is chain free with vacant possession.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor:

• Porch

• Hall

• Cloakroom / Separate W.C

• Sitting Room

• Conservatory

• Dining Room

• Kitchen

• Larder

First Floor:

• Landing

• 3 Bedrooms

• Bathroom & W.C

Outside:

• Level Front & Rear Gardens

• Garage

Budleigh Salterton:

Budleigh Salterton has a number of amenities including friendly cafes, shops, pubs, a two mile pebble beach and a museum. It remains one of Devon’s most unspoilt and charming towns. In the surrounding area are many gardens and golf courses with leisure facilities at nearby Woodbury Park. In the town there are many cultural and sporting activities to attract people of all ages including the popular annual literary, music, jazz and science festivals. There is also a Film Society and Art Club run by the town’s residents.

The opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the local area are abundant.

Budleigh Salterton has a Croquet Club and a Games Club with outdoor and indoor bowls, tennis courts, table tennis, bridge and Mahjong. The South West Coast Path passes through Budleigh Salterton, which is England's longest waymarked long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for 630 miles, running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. As well as the Jurassic Coast, there are sailing opportunities at the Exe Sailing Club, Axe Yacht Club, Seaton and Beer Sailing Clubs. For the golfing enthusiast there are courses at the East Devon Golf Club in Budleigh Salterton, Woodbury Park, Tiverton, Seaton, Lyme Regis, Honiton and Sidmouth. There is racing at Taunton, Wincanton, Exeter and Newton Abbot, and the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are also within easy reach.

Budleigh Salterton is also well-located to the vibrant coastal town of Sidmouth, which is approximately 7 miles away. The town has numerous independent shops, churches, schools, a Post Office, health centre, cottage hospital, library, theatre and an Art Deco cinema. Sidmouth has three supermarkets, including a large Waitrose and the town has also won several coveted ‘Britain in Bloom’ nominations.

The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 13 miles to the west, offers a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, the RAMM museum, an arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping including John Lewis. There are several good primary and secondary schools, both state and independent, and Exeter University is recognised as one of the leading universities in the country. The M5 motorway at Exeter provides links to the A38 to Plymouth and Cornwall, the A30 to the South and Bristol and London to the North and East. There are frequent rail services from Exeter St. David’s to London Paddington (from just over two hours) and London Waterloo. Exeter International Airport, 11.2 miles from Elmsleigh House, offers a number of domestic and international flights, including daily flights to London City Airport.

Directions:

From Budleigh Salterton seafront follow the road around to the left into Coastguard Road. This then bears to the right into East Budleigh Road, take the fourth turning on the right into Raleigh Road, number 8 is a few hundred yards down on the right hand side

Agent’s Notes:

The property is offered for sale freehold, by private treaty. All mains gas, drainage, water and electric are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating. Double Glazed windows. Council Tax Band G. Local

Authority- East Devon District Council.

All measurements, distances and areas listed are approximate. Fixtures, fittings and other items are NOT included unless specified in these details. Please note that any services, heating systems, or appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given as to their working order.References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the seller.

We have not had sight of the title documents and a buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars, but may be available by separate negotiation. We advise you to book an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property, and check its availability.