Axminster, Devon

SYMONDSDOWN HOUSE

Fine and County are delighted to present this magnificent eight-bedroom detached Georgian residence set in a beautiful setting, enjoying amazing views over the surrounding East Devon countryside. No Onward Chain

KEY FEATURES

Symondsdown House is a majestic Georgian country home, which dates back to around 1820, and sits centrally within its extensive & stunning grounds. The house is approached via a long impressive driveway, which adds an element of suspense and when revealed, you are in front of an imposing and distinctive home of classic proportions, with its white rendered elevations and large sash windows under a slated roof. The front façade is particularly attractive with its pillared portico and balustraded and ornamented terrace which leads around to the heated pool.

Interior

The principal rooms within the house are grand and generous in proportions, typical of a house from this era, and it retains a great deal of character and period elegance. The reception hallway provides a spectacular welcome as you enter the property, which has a marble floor and sweeping staircase. The Drawing room & Dining room are equally impressive and grand, which are flooded with natural light due to the huge sash windows. There is a large family room with views over the rear courtyard, a home office/study and a separate breakfast room off the kitchen. The country kitchen is spacious and has a 4-oven Aga, with doors opening to the rear courtyard, enabling easy access to outside dining. On the ground floor, you also have a cloakroom, two utility rooms and a very large games room (which would make an ideal home office, gymnasium, studio etc), and extensive cellarage in the basement.

Symondsdown House offers six bedrooms to the first floor, five of which have en-suites, as well as a family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite has a large window to the gable, extensive fitted wardrobes and opens onto a large balcony, with fabulous views. There are also two further bedrooms to the second floor and a bathroom. The accommodation is very flexible in its arrangement, perfect for a large family, and also lends itself to offering some form of income potential, whether it be as a more informal Bed & Breakfast, or, as it has been in the past, a country house hotel (subject to any planning consents required).

Two Holiday Cottages - The Orangery & The Peach House

To the rear of the house, but far enough away up another private driveway, are two detached holiday cottages, which are single storey buildings comprising of a sitting room with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom and both have parking and seating areas. They are currently let out through a local company and provide a very useful income.

KEY FEATURES

Outside - Gardens & Grounds

Electric pillared entrance gates lead from Woodbury Lane up an impressive sweeping driveway that winds through the grounds to large, gravelled parking and turning areas to the side and front of the house. This driveway divides midway up giving access to the field/Paddock (which extends to approaching 4 acres), and on further to the holiday cottages, which have private parking directly outside each one. Beside the main drive is another turning area which has a triple garage, implement store and workshop, log store and potting shed, most of which have recently been re-roofed.

Immediately surrounding the house are paved terraces with a delightful, sheltered entertaining area to the rear which has an awning and raised flower bed. This continues around to the side where there is a heated pool measuring about 40’ by 18’, a detached former timber sauna and a pump house.

The beautiful formal lawns, lie primarily to the front of the house and are accessed down a shallow flight of steps, beside which are established shrub and flower beds. This would make a perfect setting for any family celebrations/weddings, which have been held here in the past. In total, the gardens and grounds extend to about 7.5 acres.

LOCAL AREA

Situation

Symondsdown House is situated just outside of the bustling market town of Axminster and commands an elevated yet sheltered location, enjoying far reaching views over the Axe Valley and beyond. The location is perfect, with plenty of privacy as the property stands well within its own gardens and grounds at the top of a long sweeping driveway. The gardens and grounds are mature, well established and beautifully presented, thus creating an ideal setting for this distinctive house. The immediate countryside is perfect for country walks, whilst you have easy access to the A35 Dorchester Road. The property is well located for quick access to either the market town of Axminster which is about 1 mile away, which has a main line railway station with direct trains to Waterloo, and a range of independent shops and cafes, bars and restaurants, or if you prefer, it is a short drive down to the coast. Nestling on the Jurassic coast of West Dorset, approximately 5 miles away, Lyme Regis is a town where you can escape the pace of twenty-first century life, famous for geology and fossils, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that remains unspoiled. There is plenty to keep you occupied including a walk around the picturesque and historic harbour and Cobb, as well as exploring the beautiful beaches and great selection of bars, cafes and restaurants. There are also many recreational and sporting facilities including a well-regarded golf course, sailing club, powerboat club, scuba diving and sea-fishing. You could also try your hand at Jurassic footgolf on the outskirts of Lyme Regis.

Education

Within a short drive are the sought after schools of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Axminster, Axminster Community Primary Academy & Axe Valley Academy. A little further away are Mrs Ethelston’s Primary in Uplyme and Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis. The highly acclaimed Colyton Grammar School (which has a nationally acclaimed reputation for excellence), is 6 miles to the West. Private Prep / Public schools accessible by school transport, train or car include Perrot Hill Prep (Crewkerne), St John’s (Sidmouth), Maynards School (Exeter), Exeter School (Exeter), King’s School (Taunton), Queen’s School (Taunton), Taunton School (Taunton) and Blundells (Tiverton). Excellent state sixth forms are also offered at Exeter College and Thomas Hardye (Dorchester).

Directions

From the A35, take the turning onto Lyme Road, signposted Axminster and then take the first turning left onto Woodbury Lane. Continue around a sharp right hand bend and the pillared entrance to Symondsdown House will be found after about 80 yards on your left hand side. From Axminster, travel along Lyme Road towards Lyme Regis and the A35, and take the right turning into Woodbury Lane before getting to the A35.

Registered Office address: Brimley Farmhouse, Hawkchurch, Axminster EX13 5XB

Reg No:13503696

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INFORMATION

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating

OIEO £1,800,000

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 08.09.2023

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