Location

The property is situated on the edge of the popular fishing village of Beer and is perfectly situated, enjoying spectacular coastal views, whilst also being within easy reach of some of East Devon's most favoured villages, towns and landmarks. Beer has a long fishing heritage that is still very much alive today, with a colourful selection of fishing boats. Fresh fish and Beer crab is for sale at the beach. In the past the village was equally well known as a smuggling base and was the home of notorious Devon smuggler, Jack Rattenbury.

The South West Coastal footpath is within easy reach of the property, offering wonderful walks to Branscombe and Sidmouth in the east and Seaton and Lyme Regis in the west. Beer has a selection of galleries, restaurants, beach cafes, shops including a village stores, deli, pharmacy, pub, hotel and an active sailing club. There are two supermarkets in nearby Seaton. A further range of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found in the local area, such as Hix Oyster and Fish House at Lyme Regis, River Cottage Kitchen & Store at Axminster and Masons Arms in Branscombe. Sidmouth, about 10 miles to the east has a Waitrose supermarket.

Beer has a highly regarded primary school and there are many secondary schools in the area, including Colyton Grammar School , less than 3 miles away, rated by Ofsted as 'Outstanding'. Colyton Grammar has been named the second best state secondary school in the South West and the 10th best nationally in the Sunday Time Schools Guide 2023. Exeter has a range of excellent private schools.

Communication links to the area are good, with the A30 at Honiton providing a link to the A303, or M5 Motorway at Exeter. There are regular train services to London Waterloo from Honiton and Axminster, and Exeter International Airport has daily flights to London City Airport, as well as a wide selection of UK and international destinations.

Description

Requiring modernisation throughout, the property is believed to date from 1925, with imposing elevations of stone and brick, with stone mullion and leaded windows. Offering accommodation over three floors, extending to about 5,420 sqft, the building provides a fine selection of reception rooms, 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a cellar. The existing layout provides a self-contained annexe, which could easily be incorporated into the main living spaces.

Fathoms Lodge provides a secondary unit of accommodation, also requiring modernisation throughout, perfectly suited to extended family and guests, a dependant relative, or to create an income through holiday lets.

The gardens and grounds are bordered by the cliff edge to the east. Within the grounds there are areas of lawn, borders and a significant selection of mature trees and shrubs. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to about 2.65 acres. In front of the main house, there is a substantial parking and turning area, and three garages.

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