The Old Harbour House AXMOUTH, DEVON

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1 The Old Harbour House AXMOUTH, DEVON

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3 The Old Harbour House AXMOUTH, DEVON Exeter 23 miles Lyme Regis 6 miles Axminster 6 miles (London Waterloo 2 hours 45 minutes) Sidmouth 9 miles (Distances and times approximate) A substantial waterfront home in a unique coastal position with accommodation arranged over 4 floors to take full advantage of the views and setting. Accommodation and amenities Ground Floor Entrance hall Television room Study/bedroom Garden room/bedroom First Floor Large open plan family room comprising sitting and dining areas with veranda Kitchen/breakfast room with veranda Second Floor Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and veranda 3 further bedrooms (1 with ensuite shower room) and family bathroom Open plan attic bedrooms and bathroom on top floor In all about 3,112 sq ft Knight Frank LLP 19 Southernhay East Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Tel: william.morrison@knightfrank.com These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

4 Situation The Old Harbour House is situated in a wonderful position directly above the water at Axmouth and situated on the East Devon coastline, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and part of the Jurassic Heritage Coast. It is approximately a quarter of a mile from the centre of Seaton which has an excellent range of everyday facilities. The village of Axmouth adjoins the tidal estuary of the River Axe near its harbour on the South Coast of East Devon between Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. Originally a Roman port it has a Church, post office, inns and a small harbour. There is a golf course close by. Communication links are excellent with the A30/A303 being approximately 19 miles away with access to the M5 motorway to the north at Taunton or to the south of Exeter being within easy reach. Rail services are available from Axminster direct to London Waterloo in about 2 hours 45 minutes. There are also trains from Exeter and Taunton to London Paddington with the fastest train taking approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Taunton. There are also a growing number of flights to the UK and international destinations from Exeter Airport, including a new twice daily route to London City Airport. Axminster provides excellent local amenities with its historic Minster Church, supermarkets, primary and secondary schools and a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Axminster is HQ for Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall s River Cottage empire and has an excellent canteen and deli. Exeter is very well known as the major regional centre for the whole of the south west and has an extensive range of shops including a John Lewis Store, restaurants and theatres. Devon has an outstanding number of State and private schools within the county and the property is ideally placed to access the majority of them. It is about 3 miles from Colyton Grammar School, one of Britain s best performing selective State schools. Also close by are Sherborne and Port Regis at Shaftesbury. Schools in Taunton include Kings, Queens and Taunton School. Maynard Girls School is in Exeter, as well as Exeter School. Blundells School is at Tiverton. For the golfing enthusiast there are courses at Seaton, Lyme Regis, Honiton, Sidmouth and Woodbury as well as opportunities for sailing from the Axe Yacht Club, Seaton and Bear sailing clubs. The south west coast path is easily accessible and links into the excellent walking the area has to offer. There are also riding schools nearby.

5 Description of property The Old Harbour House is a substantial, semi-detached, waterside house enjoying a superb setting close to the entrance of the picturesque harbour at Seaton. It has stunning sea and coastal views along the Jurassic Coast from the main reception rooms. The property was formerly a warehouse dating from the late 18th century and was converted into a house just after the Second World War. The property is of solid stone walls underneath a slate roof together with sash windows. The accommodation is extensive and versatile being arranged over four floors with the main reception rooms facing principally south to take full advantage of the prime coastal harbour front location. Presented to a very high standard the many excellent features include large reception rooms and a lovely bright kitchen with a veranda off. The accommodation is shown on the floor plans in this brochure. The house is a lovely property with a great deal of natural light in all rooms. It is a unique family home in an outstanding position.

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8 Reception Bedroom Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area sq m / 3112 sq ft Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Recreation Second Floor Attic Ground Floor First Floor This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

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10 Gardens, grounds and outside space The garden area includes a space for a small boat with double entrance gates, an extensive timber deck including a lovely outdoor entertaining area that includes a barbeque and open fire with pergola, small lawn with shrubbery and stone walls with fence over alongside the front boundary. Garden steps lead up to the rear of the property with a further decking and storage area. There is parking for three cars to the front of the house and access is via a remote control barrier with access for the residents only. Not to scale. For identification purposes only.

11 Services Mains electricity, main gas. Private water supply. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating. Fibre optic broadband available. Fixtures and fittings All those items regarded as tenant s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure Freehold. Local Authority East Devon District Council, Sidmouth, EX10 8HL. Telephone Council Tax Band E THE OLD HARBOUR HOUSE Note: This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs: Particulars: January Kingfisher Print and Design Post code EX12 4AB Directions From the A35 at Axminster proceed south on the A358 towards Axmouth. Cross over the A3052 at the crossroads at the end onto the B3172 towards Axmouth. Follow this road through Axmouth village towards Seaton and then eventually, with the estuary on your right hand side after Axmouth village and just before you cross the bridge over the river/estuary turn left towards the harbour side. Proceed past the buildings on the left with the water on your right to the gate/barrier and the property is the last house on the left. Viewing Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents Knight Frank LLP.

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