4 bed detached house for sale

Spring Head Road, Lyme Regis, Devon DT7

A detached, 4 bedroom house in a private position enjoying far reaching views, generous plot and easy access to the Jurassic Coast. EPC Band: C.

Springhead is a distinctive detached four-bedroom home occupying a private and elevated position in the sought-after village of Uplyme. The property combines a remarkable setting, substantial grounds, characterful accommodation and exceptional potential, making it a rare
opportunity to acquire a landmark family home in one of East Devon's most attractive locations.
Set within approximately 0.8 acres of gardens and orchards, the property enjoys exceptional panoramic views stretching down to Lyme
Regis, across Lyme Bay to Portland Bill, and over the surrounding valleys and countryside of Uplyme, including the iconic Cannington Viaduct.
Built in the early 1930s for a retiring engineer, Springhead was constructed to a notably robust specification and has had only two owners since its completion, with the current owners having occupied the property since 1975. The house retains many features characteristic
of the period, including a generous entrance hall, wide staircase and spacious first-floor landing, creating a sense of light and proportion
throughout. The accommodation comprises a spacious sitting room with a woodburning stove set within a brick fireplace and patio doors
opening onto the garden. The kitchen is bright and airy, benefiting from high ceilings and attractive views across the rear garden and surrounding countryside. Adjoining the kitchen is a dining area providing ammple space
for family meals and entertaining, together with a separate utility room offering additional storage and direct access to the garden. Upstairs
there are three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, together with a fourth single bedroom that could equally serve as a study or
home office. The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom with a recently installed shower and a separate WC. A particularly
noteworthy feature of the house is the substantial attic, which occupies almost the full footprint of the property. It is constructed with substantial roof timbers and incorporates a single dormer window. The original shingle roof remains beneath a later concrete tiled covering,
reflecting the high-quality engineering that characterises the building.

The property enjoys a highly private but easily accessible location surrounded by breathtaking scenery yet only 0.5 mile from the village of Uplyme. Local amenities include a petrol station with shop, village hall and sports ground, primary school, church and pub. Lyme Regis is within 3 miles with the iconic Cobb and harbour, a good range of day to day services, as well as restaurants and all the sporting and leisure facilities associated with this historic coastal town. Well regarded schools in the area include the Woodroffe School, Colyton Grammar and a choice of excellent primary schools. The A35 is within easy reach providing good access to the city of Exeter and Axminster station is about 6 miles distant with a regular service to London Waterloo.

The grounds are a defining feature of Springhead. The front garden was originally laid out as an extensive orchard and formerly included fruit cages and a terraced concrete plinth used as an apiary. Today, the orchard area below the pond and front lawn is separated by a hedge, an arrangement created to explore the potential for a future building plot, subject to the necessary planning permissions. The property is surrounded by a variety of mature trees, including several
impressive oak specimens. To the rear, the gardens have historically been used as a productive kitchen garden and continue to offer
extensive cultivation space, greenhouses and a further orchard area. The generous grounds provide a high degree of privacy and
considerable scope for gardening, recreation or future development opportunities, subject to the appropriate consents. A large garage and driveway provide ample parking.