6 bedroom detached house for sale in Lyme Regis

Imposing detached town house with commanding views over Lyme Regis and out to sea.

Description
Springfield House is an imposing period house with elegant accommodation extending to over 5,000 square feet, with six bedrooms and five bathrooms, wrap-around gardens, parking for six – eight cars and just 5 minutes’ walk to Lyme Regis town and the Cobb. Springfield is a classic detached Georgian House understood to date back to circa 1794 and is listed Grade II of Architectural or Historic importance. Built of stone (rendered) under a slate hipped roof and in the current ownership the property has been subject to extensive and sympathetic refurbishment. The house offers numerous period features typical of its age and type including high ceilings, window shutters, sash windows, deep skirting boards, ornate cornices and a sweeping staircase. The accommodation is well proportioned, extremely versatile and arranged over three floors with many of the rooms taking advantage of the stunning sea views. On entering the property via the impressive hallway a sweeping staircase leads to the upper floors. The main reception rooms are on the south and west of the property and are light and spacious with impressive high ceilings and full length windows or doors to enjoy the views and provide access to the outside. The kitchen has been designed with the cook in mind, with ample storage and work surfaces and range cooker as well as integrated fridges, freezers and a wine fridge. There is space for informal dining to seat eight in the kitchen, whilst the adjacent dining room will comfortably seat fourteen or more, adjoining is a snooker/games room. The impressive drawing room has a central fireplace and full length glass doors to the veranda, whilst a more informal sitting room makes an ideal family room. On the first floor are six double bedrooms and five bathrooms all tastefully decorated and with some attractive period features.

On the lower ground floor are a series of useful rooms used for storage, including a wine vault and workshop space. It would be possible (subject to planning and listed building consent) to create a self contained flat with its own access from the parking area.

Outside
Springfield benefits from delightful south and west facing enclosed gardens to the rear and side with distant views across the town and beautiful coastline beyond. Running the full width of the rear is the splendid original glazed veranda and to the side an ornate balcony. There is ample parking via a private enclosed driveway for several vehicles.

Location
Woodmead Road is a popular and well established residential road within easy reach of the town centre and seafront (access to the town from View Road or along the River Lym).

Lyme Regis is a picturesque and historic coastal town, famous for its Cobb, harbour and glorious beaches.

The town is located on the Jurassic World Heritage Site and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The town has a thriving community with excellent shopping, business and leisure facilities.

Axminster offers a rail service to London and the thriving town of Bridport is also close by.

There are good schools in the area both state and private. Woodroffe secondary school in Lyme Regis, Colyton Grammar. Private schools including Perrott Hill Prep, Sherborne School for boys; Sherborne School for girls, Leweston, Bryanston, Canford and Milton Abbey.

Square Footage: 5,202 sq ft

Directions
Following the A3052 Charmouth Road in a Southerly direction into Lyme Regis, turn right onto Anning Road then left onto Woodmead Road. Proceed uphill and nearing the top of Woodmead Road you will see Springfield house up ahead of you, the parking for the house is on the left hand side just in front, please feel free to park here for your viewing.

Additional Info
Council Tax Band N/A

Dedicated car parking.

Services And Information – Gas fired central heating
Sky broadband up to 80 Mbps
Mobile phone service providers are available as follows Three, EE, Vodafone and 02 (information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).

Tree preservation orders over the two Blue Atlas Cedars, one Copper Beech and one Yew tree.

The property is registered as a residential single family dwelling but is currently run as a holiday letting business which is a commercial activity so business rates are paid (£16,000 rateable value but qualifying for RHL relief at 75% discount