3 bedroom detached house for sale

This house has been talked about across the world, thanks to the current owner's skills and love of railways. This twenty-year project has been a real labour of love, and one designed to enable the current owners to remain in the house, with its great views, into their dotage. However, life sometimes presents you with unmissable opportunities, and the family have decided to take one offered to them. As a result, this unique Dawlish home is now being offered for sale to one lucky family! Is this an unmissable opportunity for you?

The home is situated on a very quiet cul-de-sac, set on the hills overlooking the coastal town of Dawlish. The garage, front gate and railway can all be accessed from street level. The property can be accessed via both driving and walking routes, approximately 10 minutes' walk from the town centre.

The front fence is made from picket fencing widely used throughout the country at railway stations. You will see numerous railway signage and architectural features throughout. Moving through the front gate, steps lead past the first garden terrace, to the main terrace and front door. A glass balustrade enables the wide sweeping views of the town, sea and countryside to be maximised, even when sitting. This leads to the:

Entrance:
Double, UPVC French doors open to a vestibule, with hanging space, leading to the front door. This opens into the hallway.

Hallway:
From the hall, all main rooms on the ground floor are accessed. 

Living Room:
The living room offers views over the main terrace and the views beyond. It also features a working fireplace.

Dining Room:
This large semi-open plan room opens onto a small patio area, accessed by double UPVC French doors. This patio also acts as one of the stations on the railway.

Kitchen:
The large kitchen is fitted with plenty of storage and has space for a large American-style fridge freezer. There is a connection for a large gas range cooker, a large extractor hood is installed above. A breakfast bar overlooks a window to the side of the house, a large window also overlooks the rear garden. Adjacent to the kitchen, a small utility room has plumbing for a washing machine and provides access through a UPVC door, to the garden. 

Bathroom:
The ground floor family bathroom is fitted with a bath with an over-bath shower, a sink with storage under and a W/C. An obscure glazed window faces the rear garden.

Storage:
A large walk-in storage cupboard, which houses the wall-mounted boiler, is currently used as a small home office. This room has  a window to the rear.

Bedroom 1:
Overlooking the front terrace, the large bay window affords you views over Dawlish. The room has space for bedroom furniture and space is maximised through the use of a sliding door. 

Upstairs:

The staircase leads to a small landing area, which is lit by a Velux window.

Bedroom 2:
The second bedroom is also the largest and is fitted with a large walk-in wardrobe, with further eaves storage behind. An en-suite shower room enhances the room. The window looks out towards the sea.  

Bedroom 3:
This double bedroom contains substantial storage and a wall of built-in wardrobes. 

Outside:

Several established terraces have been created, making the gardens attractive and purposeful: Lawns, gravel, astro-turf, patios and a range of planting create a range of social spaces. Each level of the property is accessible by the railway and is enhanced by a range of views. 

The house has an array of solar panels installed, which generate a moderate income annually. This offsets the energy usage well. 

Shed: 12' 6" x 9' (3.8m x 2.8m)
The large "Yard master" metal shed is situated on the highest terrace in the garden. Mains electric power is installed. A part removable floor has been built to access and maintain the funicular railway 240v electric winch. This has a 1.5 ton pulling capacity and is conveniently operated by a remote control.

Garage:16' x 8' (4.9m x 2.45m)
The block built garage is fitted with electric power, with a remote control, electric door. The internal space comfortably enables a car to be parked inside and an electric car charging point is installed. Storage shelving is fitted to the rear wall.