The Esplanade, Sidmouth Guide Price £550,000

Understood to have been built in the 1700’s and widely believed to be the first house built facing the seafront, Beach House is a striking Grade II* Listed building, the exterior of which was altered in the first half of the 1800’s into the Regency style that we see today. The apartment occupies the entirety of the top floor and features three, pointed arch, stain glass windows, all looking due south out to sea. The interior has been sympathetically modernised over the years, retaining period features, in particular an exposed timber framework in the kitchen

Today the property has modern comforts such a gas central heating and modern kitchen and bathroom fittings. The apartment is accessed at the rear via a secure entrance to stairs rising to the first floor. A front door then gives access to a further flight of stairs leading to the kitchen/dining room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units to include a built-in oven, grill and electric hob and with space for a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A utility room off has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a cupboard housing the gas boiler. A long inner hallway leads to a spacious second bedroom with rear facing window and en suite shower room. The main bathroom is also off the hallway. A broad staircase rises to the upper level of the apartment where the sitting room, main bedroom and third bedroom, all have breathtaking sea views.

The sitting room and main bedroom are of a particularly good size and the third bedroom is a comfortable single room. Returning to the hallway, a door gives access to a former and unused staircase, where planning permission has been obtained to partially floor the area to create storage. Subject to any necessary planning consent there is also potential to create an en suite to the main bedroom.

There are no gardens to worry about or maintain and parking permits for nearby car parks are available from East Devon District Council. Alternatively, we understand spaces can be rented in both the Mill Street and Bedford Lawn car parks.

Beach House occupies a prominent position at the heart of the Regency esplanade and as such, all town centre amenities are close at hand. Sidmouth is an unspoilt town on The Jurassic Coast, benefitting from a wide range of independent shops, High Street chains, cafes and restaurants. The town centre is busy all year round, has regular bus services to the surrounding area and amenities to include a cinema, theatre, modern doctors surgery, Waitrose, Lidl, award winning public gardens and sports clubs to include an eighteen hole golf course.

We are advised that the property is Leasehold, held on a term of 999 years with annual Ground Rent of £10. The property can be both long let and holiday let and we understand that pets are also permitted. The Freeholder owns the ground floor flat.

Maintenance is organised and paid for when necessary.

Council Tax Band - The vendors currently pay Business Rates.

Vacant possession on completion.

On entering Sidmouth via the A3052 from Exeter, turn right at the junction with The Bowd Inn to join the B3176. Follow the road down into Sidmouth joining Station Road and at the mini roundabout with The Woodlands Hotel take the third exit to stay on Station Road, heading towards the seafront. At the T junction next to Bedford Lawn Car Park, turn left and follow the esplanade and Beach House will be seen on the left shortly after the pedestrian crossing. Those arriving by car to view are advised to park in the Bedford Lawn Car Park.

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