An elegant Grade II listed period home with generous living space, a modern extension, and a beautifully secluded garden, ideally positioned in the heart of the town.
Believed to date from around 1830, this substantial and well-maintained property seamlessly combines historic character with contemporary living. The original part of the house retains a wealth of period features, including traditional sash windows, while a thoughtfully designed rear extension creates a light-filled, modern living environment.
The ground floor offers versatile accommodation, including a charming sitting room to the front with fireplace, a separate dining room, and an additional reception room ideal as a study or snug. To the rear, the impressive semi-open plan kitchen/dining/living space forms the heart of the home, featuring roof lights and doors opening directly onto the garden, flooding the space with natural light. A second staircase rises from this area to the first floor, adding both character and practicality. A ground floor shower room completes the layout.
Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms served by a family bathroom.
Externally, the property continues to impress. A cobbled driveway provides off-road parking for at least two vehicles, with gated access leading to a delightful sun terrace directly accessible from the kitchen perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond lies a charming secret` garden, mainly laid to lawn and beautifully planted with a variety of flowering trees and shrubs, creating a peaceful and private retreat. A stone outbuilding offers useful storage for garden tools and equipment.
The property further benefits from gas central heating and occupies a highly convenient central position, surrounded by other attractive period homes. Local shops, cafés, and the town`s picturesque church are just a short stroll away.
LOCALITYColyton is a pretty and historic town with a village feel with a range of local facilities including health centre, library, butcher`s, convenience stores, fish and chip shop, pubs, tea rooms, a garden centre and a variety of small shops and services. The beautiful Norman Church is the centre point of the town, which is most famous for the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion. On the edge of the town is the Seaton tramway station which operates services throughout the summer along the Axe Estuary, linking Colyton and Seaton, which is very popular with tourists. The nearby Colyton Grammar School is another draw for the area as the school consistently appears in the top 10 Grammar Schools in the country. The Jurassic Coast and pretty harbour at Axmouth is just over 2.5 miles away, with the seaside resort of Lyme Regis to the east, just 7 miles and Sidmouth to the west just under 11 miles.
FURTHER INFORMATIONThe property originally featured a shopfront, as was common with many period houses in the town, and has previously been used as both a barbershop and a tool shop. It has, however, been a private residence for many years.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with built-in units, and the dual fuel range cooker is included in the sale. The room has oak flooring throughout, and a side door opens onto the terrace. A second staircase rises from the kitchen.
The first floor is split-level, with loft access from the original landing. The loft is partially boarded and benefits from lighting and a pull-down ladder.
Some of the contents may be available by separate negotiation.
The property is described as end terraced, however, the attachment to the neighbouring property is minimal where it is only partially attached to an outbuilding.
OUTSIDEThe paved parking area provides space for two large vehicles. A gate at the far end leads to the sun terrace and the rear entrance to the property. The terrace offers plenty of space for entertaining. Beyond this, the garden opens into a secluded walled area, mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature shrubs and small trees. A magnificent magnolia stands in the far corner.
A useful stone-built outhouse, along with an additional store, provides practical storage for garden furniture and tools.
SERVICESAll mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating. Water is metered.
COUNCIL TAXBand F. East Devon District Council. Currently £3,673.01 (2026/27).
BROADBANDFibre broadband (to cabinet) is available at this property with speeds up to £76Mbps. Source: Openreach
MOBILEMobile coverage is dependent on Network provider but is generally good with the exception of EE, which may be variable. Source: Ofcom.
FLOOD RISKFlood risk from surface water is medium, from rivers and sea is very low in this area. Source: Gov.
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