Location

Windgates is located within a short walk of Sidmouth's town centre and seafront, offering a range of excellent facilities. The South West Coastal Path is accessible from Cliff Road, leading down to the River Sid across Alma Bridge to the esplanade and seafront.

The much sought after Regency town of Sidmouth is located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sidmouth offers a comprehensive range of local and individual shops, restaurants, a cinema, clubs and societies, the sea front and beach, Waitrose Supermarket and Cottage Hospital.

There are numerous private and state schools in the area including the highly regarded St John's School and the property is within the catchment area of the renowned Colyton Grammar School. Honiton (10 miles away) has a main line rail link, and Junction 30 of the M5 motorway is approximately 12 miles away. Windgates is only a 12 mile drive to the cathedral city of Exeter, which is a thriving city with a wide range of amenities. The city boasts an international airport and rail / motorway links.

The East Devon coastline is designated as a World Heritage Site and offers many miles of unspoilt coast with wonderful cliff-top walks, picturesque villages such as Beer and Branscombe and a number of small beaches and harbours extending to the Dorset border at Lyme Regis.

Description

This extensively renovated and expanded family home offers spacious and well-proportioned living areas across three floors, with all main rooms enjoying stunning views across the Sid Valley, Sidmouth and the East Devon Jurassic coastline.

Recent extensions to the ground floor and second floor have enhanced the living space, including a large south-westerly facing kitchen, dining, and family room that acts as the hub of the house, and features a vaulted ceiling and two sets of French doors that open onto the patio and garden. The kitchen is equipped with ample storage, granite worktops, an integrated fridge, dishwasher, and a large Aga with a gas hob. A separate utility room provides additional storage, an electric oven, a gas hob, and space for extra appliances if required.

The property boasts an impressive main sitting room, perfect for daytime and evening use, with large windows that flood the room with light. This room features a bay window and French doors with views towards Sidmouth and the sea beyond, an attractive gas fireplace, and oak parquet flooring. The ground floor also includes a double bedroom (with an en suite shower room) that is perfect for guests and a separate cloakroom/WC.   

An absolute feature of the property is a stylish central staircase with a glass balustrade that adds a contemporary touch which wraps around a bespoke glass lift that accesses all floors of the property, streaming light throughout the house. The first floor has four bedrooms that all enjoy superb and contrasting views, with the principal bedroom featuring a large bay and access to a balcony overlooking the coastline. The first floor is completed by a family bathroom, and a separate shower room.

The second floor features a newly designed living area to maximize the incredible views, with French doors opening onto a spacious balcony, offering panoramic views of the Sid Valley and the far stretched coastline beyond. This floor includes built-in cupboards, a sink unit, and access to a sewing room. The floor could easily be converted to a principal bedroom with en suite, if so desired. The house, decorated in neutral tones, benefits from gas-fired central heating and uPVC double-glazed windows.

Gardens and Grounds
The garden of Windgates is a true highlight and something to really enjoy, offering approximately two thirds of an acre of a feature expansive lawn, surrounded by mature flower beds and borders and magnificent views. Immediately from the house, there is a large paved terrace and seating area with beautiful views, and is a perfect spot for alfresco dining or party hosting. Additional features include a large greenhouse and vegetable garden, a fruit cage, and an orchard with a variety of fruit trees. There is plenty of useful garden storage with timber sheds. The house is approached via a gravelled driveway that provides generous parking and leads to a detached double garage, which has a further storage area in the roof space.

Directions

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Shortly after you start driving up Cliff Road, please turn left onto the private driveway that leads to Windgates.