‘Woodhouse View’, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3XA

Guide Price: £695,000

AN IMPOSING COUNTRY HOUSE TO BE CONVERTED TO 3 IMPRESSIVE HOMES AND A DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE

(EACH FOR REFURBISHMENT BY THE PURCHASER)

3 Very spacious houses Delightful country location Close to coast at Lyme Regis Extensive grounds Detached Carriage House

Woodhouse is a substantial detached Victorian house (1879) - a gentleman’s residence for the Prescott family who owned it until 1983 when it became a care home. The property is now vacant and splits very easily into 3 spacious houses. They will be offered for sale with services laid on (water and electricity) and there is already a private treatment plant for drainage. The vendors will also provide the vertical subdividing walls between each house. Each purchaser will be acquiring a large residential property which can be refurbished and fitted out to their own taste (subject to Local Authority consent). It is a Grade II Listed building. The principal elevations are faced in dressed stone up to first floor level with tile hanging above and decorative Stucco panels. The main house also features a three storey tile-hung porch resting on carved posts and attractive window bay. In the 1980’s a spacious new wing was added with walls and roof matching the original (dressed stone and tile hanging) and this is Unit 3. In addition to the above is a detached cottage (The Carriage House) which at present is converted to 3 small flats. This is to be restored back to a single residential property by the purchaser. Woodhouse enjoys a parkland setting amidst the beautiful unspoilt countryside of the Lym Valley. It is approached via a long tarmacadam roadway off the B3165 Lyme Road and then through substantial wrought iron gates on stone pillars with secure entry system. On the upper side of the house there is vehicular access to Woodhouse Fields above which is the Pinetum (a mature woodland managed by the Woodland Trust).

In the vicinity are lovely country walks and bridleways. In the village of Uplyme (about 3/4 mile away) is a good range of facilities including village stores and post office at the petrol station, excellent village hall, highly regarded pri-mary school, pub, parish church, cricket and football clubs and a thriving community spirit. The coast at Lyme Regis is only 2 miles or so and Axminster (4 miles approx.). Lyme Regis is a picturesque coastal town noted for its many character buildings, century’s old Cobb Harbour and un-spoilt surrounding countryside. The town centre provides good shopping facilities for day to day needs and the larger centres of Taunton and Exeter are both about 28 miles away. There is a main line railway station at Axminster (6 miles in-land). In Lyme Regis there is also a sailing club, bowls, golf course, theatre, cinema and numerous local societies. The town is situated on the beautiful and unspoilt Devon and Dorset ‘Jurassic Coast’ awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in December 2001.

UNIT 1- “Woodhouse View” The south wing of the original house which comprises the following at present:- GROUND FLOOR PORCH Ornately carved pillars which are also featured in the square bays above. Panelled front door to ENTRANCE LOBBY With dado panelling and further panelled door to RECEPTION HALL 19’10 x 18’6 (6.05m x 5.64m) With inglenook style fireplace, cornice and ceiling rose, wide staircase to upper floors. CLOAKS/W.C. DRAWING ROOM 34’9 x 19’ (10.59m x 5.79m) The main reception room and an impressive feature of Woodhouse. There are 2 bay windows enjoying a southerly aspect each with ceiling panelling, a further 2 side windows, ornately plastered ceiling, dado panelling, fireplace with tiles inset and substantial over mantle with inset mirror. SECOND RECEPTION ROOM 16’10 x 13’ (5.13m x 3.96m) A possible kitchen. Tiled fireplace with carved over mantle and inset tiles, built in dresser, bay windows with panelled ceiling, cornice and ceiling rose. FIRST FLOOR LANDING with stairs to second floor BEDROOM (room 18) 17’2 x 12’4 (5.23m x 3.76m)(we have referred in these particulars to the room numbers on the doors). Caste iron fireplace with inset tile and timber surround, coving. BEDROOM (19) 19’ x 12’9 overall (5.79m x 3.89m) Dual aspect including bay window, coving, tiled fireplace. BEDROOM (20) 13’ x 9’ (3.96m x 2.74m) With fitted wardrobe and drawers.

BEDROOM (21) 19’ x 14’10 (5.79 x 4.24m) Bay window and side window, coving, tiled fireplace. BEDROOM (17) 19’7 x 6’9 (5.97m x 2.06m) With square bay window SECOND FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM (22) 15’4 x 8’7 (4.67m x 2.62m) BEDROOM (23) 17’2 x 11’9 (5.23m x 3.58m) BEDROOM (24) 14’9 x 8’9 (4.5m x 2.67m) BEDROOM (25) 19’ x 12’ (5.79m x 3.66m) BEDROOM (26) 17’3 x 13’ (5.26m x 3.96m) BEDROOM (29) with square bay –note this room is to be partitioned off and will require a new door off the landing. OUTSIDE UNIT 1 has an extensive garden area with a southerly as-pect bordering onto neighbouring fields and woodland. It includes lawns, herbaceous beds and a variety of shrubs and small trees, and a recently constructed SUMMER HOUSE 15’6 x 15’6 and VERANDAH 15’6 x 12’9. The property is approached via the brick pavioured drive-way in front of Units 2 and 3 and has its own parking area for several cars.

UNIT 2– “Middlebrook House” This is the centre unit (also part of the original house) and comprises:- Glazed front door to HALL with lift and stairs to first floor. Store cupboard. ROOM 1 (part converted to bathroom) INNER HALL stairs to first floor, access to Cellar RECEPTION ROOM 20’ x 15’9 (6.10m x 4.8m) The second principal room of the original house, cornice and ceiling rose, fireplace with carved surround and inset tiles. KITCHEN in 2 areas:- 15’7 x 9’6 (4.75m x 2.90m) and 11’10 x 10’4 (3.61m x 3.15m) FIRST FLOOR LANDING stairs to second floor STAFF W.C. WET ROOM 4 steps down to LOWER LANDING with lift, store room. BEDROOM (13) 17’3 x 11’ (5.26m x 3.35m) Castle iron fireplace BEDROOM (15) 17’3 x 8’6 (5.28m x 2.64m) Note: it is envisaged that rooms 13 and 15 will be converted to 1 large room and the existing doorway from landing to 15 is blocked off. BEDROOM (16) 12’ x 11’3 (3.66m x 3.43m) LAUNDRY ROOM 17’ x 11’ (5.18m x 3.35m) SECOND FLOOR LANDING store cupboard, Separate W.C. BEDROOM (27) 17’3 x 9’10 (5.26 x 3.0m) BEDROOM (28) 17’3 x 9’9 (5.26m x 2.97m) BEDROOM (30) 16’6 x 7’4 (5.03m x 2.24m) window seat

STAFF ROOM LARGE BATHROOM SEPARATE W.C. OUTSIDE The main garden area is situated at the rear with lawn, shrubs and trees. At the front us the brick pavioured drive-way, a shrubbery and part of the bank below the Carriage House. The paved courtyard adjacent to the front door will be divided between Units 2 and 3.

UNIT 3 -”Rhododendron House” This is the large wing that was added in the 1980’s. Once converted it will create a large family house. The accommodation at present comprises a number of bedrooms which were previously occupied by residents of the care home. GROUND FLOOR glazed front door to PORCH with doors off to hall and OFFICE 12’ x 8’ (3.66m x 2.44m) French door to garden HALL stairs to first floor, door to INNER HALL SEPARATE W.C. The bedrooms on the ground floor and first floors all have an ensuite w.c. and hand basin and comprise To the rear: ROOM 1 13’6 x 8’6 (4.04m x 2.59m) ROOM 2 13’6 x 8’8 (4.04m x 2.64m) ROOM 3 13’6 x 8’8 (4.04m x 2.64m) ROOM 4 13’3 x 8’7 (4.04m x 2.62m) ROOM 5 12’6 x 10’9 (3.81m x 3.28) ROOM 6 12’6 x 10’10 (3.81m x 3.30m)

FIRST FLOOR LANDING BATHROOM/W.C. ROOM 8 14’ x 8’8 (4.27m x 2.64m) ROOM 9 14’ x 8’9 (4.27m x 2.64m) ROOM 10 14’ x 8’8 (4.27m x 2.64m) ROOM 11 13’10 x 8’7 (4.22m x 2.67m) ROOM 12 12’7 x 11’7 (3.84m x 3.53m) ROOM 13 12’7 x 11’3 (3.84m x 3.43m) OUTSIDE To the front is a parking area on the far side of the shared driveway and a further space adjacent to the house. The mature garden at the side and rear are laid to lawn with trees and shrubs.

THE CARRIAGE HOUSE This detached cottage is at present converted to 3 flats and it is anticipated that the purchaser will reinstate to a single dwelling. A copy of the proposed layout is available on request—planning has been applied for. Front door from driveway to FLAT 1 HALL RECEPTION ROOM 14’3 x 10’3 (4.34m x 3.12m) night store heater KITCHEN 12’ x 11’3 (3.66m x 3.43m) with a range of fitted base and wall cupboards BEDROOM 12’ x 8’1 (3.66m x 2.46m) night store heater, French door to garden. SHOWER ROOM with night store heater, shower cubicle, W.C. and hand basin, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. FLAT 2 Front door to SITTING ROOM 16’3 x 9’4 (4.88m x 2.84m) night store heater, doors to inner hall and KITCHEN 9’ x 6’4 (2.74m x 1.93m) with fitted units, night store heater. INNER HALL with recess for coats BATHROOM panelled bath with ‘Mira’ shower unit, hand basin and W.C., night store heater, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. BEDROOM 16’ x 8’4 (4.88m x 2.54m) night store, French door to garden and double doors to CONSERVATORY 16’6 x 10’6 (5.03m x 3.20m) uPVC double glazed, patio doors to garden. Front door at rear of property to

FLAT 3 ground floor entrance hall with stairs to first floor, night store heater FIRST FLOOR LANDING night store heater, coats cupboard and eaves cupboard. BEDROOM/LIVING ROOM 17’3 x 14’ (5.26m x 4.27m) overall sloping ceilings, timber and uPVC windows, night store, eaves cupboards. KITCHEN 14’3 x 9’3 (4.34m x 2.82m) overall with a range of fitted units, dormer window uPVC double glaz-ing, eaves storage. BATHROOM with bath, hand basin and W.C., electric panel radiator. OUTSIDE Gravelled parking area, mature gardens on 3 sides with lawn, shrubs and trees.

Main building and Summer House

Unit 1 –Reception Room

Unit 2—Reception Room

Entrance Gates

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GENERAL REMARKS

MANAGEMENT COMPANY A management company will be set up to be responsible for maintenance of the shared driveways and the sewage treatment plant. Purchasers will be shareholders in the company. SERVICES Mains water and electricity will be laid on to each property and drainage is to an existing sewage treatment plant which has soak ways to a reed bed filtration system. GUIDE PRICES: UNIT 1: (Woodhouse View) £695,000 UNIT 2: (Middlebrook House) £450,000 UNIT 3: (Rhododendron House) £495,000 CARRIAGE HOUSE: £349,000

Local Authority –East Devon District Council (01395 516551)

Council Tax Bands –to be assessed

Directions

From Lyme Regis at the top of Broad Street, fork right into Silver Street and continue to Uplyme. Proceed through the village and the private entrance drive to Woodhouse will be found on the left hand side after about 1/2 mile.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the vendor’s agents, Martin Diplock Estate Agents & Valuers, 36 Broad Street, Lyme Regis on (01297) 445500.

NOTES: 1. Martin Diplock Chartered Surveyors have not carried out any tests on the fittings, appliances or services mentioned in these

particulars, and are therefore not able to give a warranty that they are in proper working order. 2. Martin Diplock Chartered Surveyors for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give

notice that: 2.1 the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; 2.2 no person in the employment of Martin Diplock Chartered Surveyors has any authority to make or give any representation or

warranty whatever in relation to this property. 2.3 Plans where shown are for identification purposes only – not to scale. 2.4 All measurements are approximate and for guidance only. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the vendor’s agents, Martin Diplock Estate Agents & Valuers, 36 Broad Street, Lyme Regis on (01297) 445500. Please note: These particulars are believed to be accurate but this cannot be guaranteed and they are not to be used as part of a

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36 Broad Street, Lyme Regis Dorset, DT7 3QF

01297 445500

www.martindiplock.co.uk email: post@martindiplock.co.uk