Park Lane, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9

A handsome Victorian townhouse, which has been sympathetically restored to a high standard throughout, at the end of a quiet no-through road on the edge of Budleigh Salterton.

Description

Dating from the late 1800's, Park House is a substantial detached house, understood to have been built for Vice Admiral George Preedy, who had a notable career serving in the West Indies and Russia, after which he commanded the Agamemnon, which in 1857-58 was tasked with the laying down of the first Transatlantic cable.

In recent years, the house has been sympathetically modernised and restored to a high standard throughout, offering accommodation over three floors, extending to about 4,273 sq ft. On the ground floor, there is a reception hall with dining room on the right and a drawing room on the left. Both these rooms have French doors to a garden terrace.

At the back of the house, the kitchen has fitted with bespoke units under granite surfaces, an Aga and range of integrated appliances. Bifold doors open out into the garden from the breakfast room. there is also a family/sitting room with French doors to the garden and terrace, which wraps around the house.

On the first floor, there is a principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, and two guest bedroom suites. The second floor provides three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. From the top floors, fine views are enjoyed across the town, towards the sea.

Outside, the house is a approached via a private drive, which leads to a substantial parking and turning area to the side of the house. There is a raised lawned area and terrace in front of the house and a sheltered walled garden to the rear. To the side of the house there is a further terrace with a well and access to a cellar. Within the garden there are also two useful outbuildings.

Location

Park House is set just off Park Lane, on the western edge of the the popular coastal town of Budleigh Salterton, within the East Devon Area of outstanding Natural Beauty. The town sits at the western end of the Jurassic Coastline, a World Heritage Site, and has a two mile stretch of pebble beach offering clean and safe bathing.

The town has a good range of shops, cafes, restaurants, inns and a Post Office. It also has a thriving community and caters for a wide range of leisure activities including tennis, bowls, golf, croquet, badminton and cricket.

There are cycle paths and many lovely walks in the area, with the South West Coastal Footpath running along the beach front, as well as plenty of picnic spots and bird watching opportunities on the estuary of the River Otter. The town also hosts a number of annual arts, music and literary events throughout the year.

Budleigh Salterton is easily accessible, with access to the M5 motorway and A30 at Exeter, where there are also mainline train stations, providing regular links to London Paddington and Waterloo. Exeter International Airport has regular flights to UK and international destinations, including daily flights to London City Airport.

Square Footage: 4,273 sq ft



Directions

Directions: From the traffic lights at the top of Budleigh Salterton High Street, proceed up the hill, then take the second turning on the right into Little Knowle. After a short distance, turn right into Park Lane and Park House will be found at the top of the lane.

Distances: Town centre about 0.5 miles, beachfront about 0.75 miles, Exeter about 12 miles, Sidmouth about 10 miles.

Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Broadband connected.

VIEWINGS: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

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