Elmsleigh House is a magnificent, charismatic Georgian villa enjoying a prime position whilst boasting panoramic views across Budleigh Salterton and out to Lyme Bay. The property enjoys an elevated position within a private plot that affords a charming Southerly aspect. The situation on East Terrace provides an extremely easy approach to the High Street, whilst being just a short stroll from the beach, sea front, High Street and doctors surgery. Elmsleigh House occupies a generous plot of approximately 0.25 acres in total, which includes a separate garden area across the road.

The accommodation is extremely spacious; benefitting from high ceilings, large sash windows and open fireplaces. Despite its age and wealth of period features, Elmsleigh House is remarkably not Listed. Sea views can be enjoyed from most of the house (including the landscaped gardens / terraces) and from all front windows. The property is presented to the highest standard, being tasteful decorated with quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

The internal spaces flow particularly well and there is clear potential to create a self contained annexe, if required. The annexe has a separate entrance that opens into a living/dining room with an attached kitchenette and a large bedroom upstairs, with lovely sea views, as well as a family bathroom; making it ideal for visitors, additional family members ora unique holiday let. The second floor already provides a charming bedroom with excellent storage, but there is scope to further convert the existing space to provide an additional bedroom / bathroom. Any scheme would be subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained (many precedents have been set in the local area)

To the front of the house is a formal garden with landscaped terraces and mature, attractive borders with views over the town and to the sea. To the rear is a pretty, walled courtyard garden complete with a workshop and outbuildings for storage. The raised sun terrace is a unique al-fresco entertaining area, affording some of the most stunning views the property has to offer. A back gate leads to Cricketfield Lane providing easy access to the local games clubs and old railway line.

Across the road, there is private parking area for two vehicles and a detached garage, there is also a further lower garden / orchard laid mainly to lawn with a number of fruit trees. Its sheltered yet southerly orientation offers superb potential to establish a wonderful kitchen garden.

The accommodation comprises:

* 5 Bedrooms

* 4 Reception Rooms

* 3 En-Suite Bathrooms

* Kitchen

* Study

* Utility Room

* Potential for separate annexe

* Landscaped Gardens

* Patios and Sun Terraces

* Private Driveway

* Detached Garage

* Workshop

* Outbuildings

Elmsleigh House is situated on East Terrace, one of the most prestigious roads in Budleigh Salterton in a conservation area. East Terrace is an easily accessible location for the town centre and the wonderful beach, which is on the designated World Heritage East Devon coastline known as the Jurassic Coast.

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.

Elsmleigh House 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.

General

Local Authority: East Devon District Council

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Gas fired central heating

Gas fired AGA