The Bothy, Rousdon, Lyme Regis, Dorset

3 The Bothy is located in an enviable position on the private Rousdon Estate. The Rousdon Estate dates back to the 1870s when Sir Henry Peek commissioned a Tudor style estate and mansion, which is now Grade II* Listed, to be built on the land. The estate later became a school until it was sympathetically redesigned for residential use. Today, there is an active and social community with summer barbeques and Christmas carol services. The estate is approximately 150 metres above sea level and the 350 acres of parkland provide an array of woodland and countryside walks bordered by a private beach on the dramatic East Devon Jurassic coastline. The purchasers will have access to this surrounding estate and private Charton beach.

3 The Bothy features attractive original details including exposed timber beams and stonework alongside neutral and understated decor throughout. The main living space is the open-plan sitting area and kitchen which features a dual aspect and a vaulted ceiling welcoming plenty of natural light, as well as a feature woodburning stove. The kitchen has fitted units to base and wall level, a peninsula with a breakfast bar and modern integrated appliances. A hallway leads to two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The current owners have created a mezzanine space on the first floor with a cloakroom beyond. £5,000.00 of the price is included for the one Share Certificates in the Estate, which can only be held by property owners.

There is a lovely private lawned garden to the rear bordered partly by mature trees with a nice open aspect over open fields.

Lyme Regis is just 3 miles away and is a gem of a fishing town with its literary and artistic connections. It has a wide range of shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs. There is fresh seafood available at the Oyster and Fishhouse overlooking the beach, which has an excellent reputation. For other well-regarded eateries, the River Cottage New Kitchen and Store is approximately 3 miles away. East Devon is renowned for its beauty and ample opportunity for a range of outdoor pursuits. The resort of Sidmouth on the Jurassic Coast, with its Regency seafront esplanade and interesting variety of shops and cafes, is only 13 miles away. There is ample opportunity for walking in the Blackdown Hills, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), as well as the South West Coastal Path, 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 from the Axe Yacht Club, Seaton and Beer Sailing Clubs. For the golfing enthusiast there are courses at Seaton, Lyme Regis, Honiton and Sidmouth. Intercity high speed trains operate from Axminster and Exeter St David’s to London Paddington, the Midlands and the North of England, and via Salisbury to London Waterloo. There are also an increasing number of flights to UK and international destinations from Exeter Airport.

Local Authority: East Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations. Electric central heating.
Council Tax: Band B
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
The estate currently charges approximately £800 per annum for maintenance to the estate and a further £300 for the sewage and drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £350,000