Location

Charmouth is a delightful village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the Jurassic coastline.

Charmouth has an unspoilt beach, renowned for its fossils and Heritage Centre.

The village offers excellent amenities including newsagent, general store, bakery, hairdresser, doctors surgery, library, restaurants and pubs.

Much of the surrounding countryside is in the care of the National Trust and there are an abundance of footpaths within easy access including the South West coastal path.

The historic resort of Lyme Regis is just over three miles away and provides sailing, fishing, many independent shops and a variety of pubs and restaurants.

Axminster mainline station to London Waterloo is just over five miles away.

Nearby, Bridport, a thriving market town with cinema, theatres, independent shops, restaurants and pubs offers a wide variety of entertainment and attractions throughout the year with supermarkets including Waitrose.

The larger city of Exeter lies circa 32 miles away, with an international airport and a large range of additional facilities including department stores.

There are good schools in the area both state and private. A primary school in Charmouth, 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.

Description

Larus Lea was built in 1988 and occupies a spacious plot in an outstanding elevated position with panoramic views over Lyme Bay and towards Golden Cap. In 2021 the house underwent a total renovation, now providing a striking contemporary split level styled house with spacious accommodation. The front elevation of the house is of an attractive local stone; Blue Lias and substantial areas of glazing flood the house with light.

Internally the house has been appointed to an excellent standard and the layout is designed with the view in mind. On the ground floor is a spacious reception hall with tiled floor and access to one bedroom suite, a WC, integral garage, extensive storage and laundry area. On the mezzanine floor is the second bedroom suite with sea views. On the first floor is a large open plan family kitchen with dining and living areas, vaulted ceiling and a magnificent, captivating view out to sea and over Golden Cap. Sliding doors open onto a large balcony. Also on the first floor is a third double bedroom with access onto the back terrace, a study, further WC and a utility room. On the top floor is a splendid main bedroom suite with a similarly outstanding sea view.

Outside
The house is approached from a private road, where there is a spacious driveway, parking for several cars and access to a double garage. Adjacent is a lawn with raised border and terrace. Accessed from the kitchen and path to the side of the house lead to the rear garden enclosed on all sides, which is mostly laid to lawn and a large terrace, as well as BBQ area, wood store and garden shed.

Directions

Proceed up the hill in central Charmouth and towards the top turn left into Old Lyme Road. Proceed along Old Lyme Road, then turn left into Westcliff Road. Proceed down the hill and Larus Lea is located on the left hand side after circa 400 yards.