5 bedroom detached house for sale

Highcliff House is an immaculately presented and light-filled family home, designed to an impressive specification in the attractive Georgian style. Built in 2012, the property features the conveniences of modern day living and energy efficiency, combined with typically more period features which include handmade sash windows, skirting boards, cornicing, Chesney marble fireplaces, ceiling roses, high ceilings and light, well-proportioned rooms. High specification features include an integrated Sonos sound system, underfloor heating with individual thermostatic controls in each room and an air filtration system throughout.

A spacious entrance porch leads to a large reception hall at the heart of the ground floor, which features a travertine tiled floor and a Chesney wood burner. To the right of the entrance hall is a large kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of Warren Hughes bespoke handmade units and cabinets, marble worktops, a central island, two Miele electric ovens, Miele induction hob, Villeroy & Boch double butler sink and a Miele dishwasher. Two sets of French doors lead out to the gardens. A generous utility room is adjacent, as well as a newly installed shower room. There are four well-proportioned reception rooms; a garden room with curved bifold doors to the gardens creating a seamless inside/outside space; a double aspect drawing room with two more sets of French doors and a Chesney wood burner; a double aspect sitting room; plus a double aspect dining room; A striking staircase with an oak balustrade leads to the galleried landing. On the first floor, the south-facing rooms each have coastal views, whilst the north-facing rooms have far-reaching views across the town and towards the countryside beyond. On the central galleried landing, a newly upgraded atrium provides ample natural light, and a glazed door opens onto a spacious terrace taking full advantage of the sea views. The large principal bedroom has a bay window with coastal views, double doors leading to the terrace, a dressing room area and an en suite bathroom with Porcelanosa fittings including twin marble basins, a large walk-in rain shower and a contemporary freestanding bath. There are four further double bedrooms, each with views. Bedroom two has the benefit of an en suite shower room, whilst a family bathroom and a shower room service the other bedrooms. Each high specification bath or shower room is fully tiled, featuring contemporary Porcelanosa fittings.

Highcliff House occupies an elevated position surrounded by beautiful gardens measuring approximately two thirds of an acre. A sweeping private driveway provides an impressive approach to the house. Flanked either side by carefully maintained lawn and ornamental trees the newly paved driveway leads to an extensive paved area with parking space for numerous vehicles and for a boat if required. There is also a detached double garage and store. To the rear, the landscaped level garden provides an impressive space to relax and entertain with numerous seating areas including a large, paved terrace providing ideal space for al fresco dining and admiring the excellent views. The garden provides an area of lawn bordered by established flowerbeds featuring a range of shrubs, ornamental trees and planting. The garden also includes a Hartley Botanical greenhouse and a resistance swimming pool and spa with a sun terrace. A detached summer room provides an additional excellent seating area while a gate at the rear of the garden leads to the South West Coast Path and into the centre of town.

Highcliff House is situated on Northview Road, one of the most prestigious roads in Budleigh Salterton, which extends parallel to the coast. Northview Road is an easily accessible location for the town centre and the wonderful beach, which is on the designated World Heritage East Devon coastline known as the Jurassic Coast. This charming regency seaside town offers a wealth of amenities, from independent shops on the high street to its flowing brook and well-known pubs and eateries. The town is located in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its unspoilt landscapes and wide range of leisure activities, including walking, cycling, sailing, horse riding and kite surfing, as well as golf at Budleigh Salterton Golf Course. The vibrant coastal town of Sidmouth is approximately 7 miles away offering numerous independent shops, churches, schools, a Post Office, health centre, cottage hospital, library, theatre and an Art Deco cinema. Sidmouth has three supermarkets, including a large Waitrose and has also won several coveted ‘Britain in Bloom’ nominations. There are a number of good schools to choose from in the area, with the nearest state secondary school found in Exmouth. Independent schooling is available at St Peter's Preparatory School and St John's. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 13 miles to the west, offers a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, the RAMM museum, an arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping. There are several good primary and secondary schools, both state and independent, and Exeter University is recognised as one of the leading universities in the country. The M5 motorway at Exeter provides links to the A38 to Plymouth and Cornwall, the A30 to the South and Bristol. There are frequent rail services from Exeter St. David’s to London Paddington (just under two hours) and London Waterloo. Exeter International Airport, 11.2 miles from Highcliff House, offers a number of domestic and international flights.