Sherbrook Hill, Budleigh Salterton, EX9

You could not fail to be charmed by beautiful Hollybank, a four-bedroomed Edwardian home in the historic and charming seaside town of Budleigh Salterton believed to have been built in 1902 and enjoying a large corner plot. Splendid features like high ceilings, ornate coving and cornicing, the original elegant doors and sash windows give it an air of grandeur, but it has been brought into the 21st century with a great deal of care and devotion.

A welcoming hallway, with refitted cloakroom, flows into both the sitting room and kitchen. The sitting room features a log burner with marble fire surround and beautifully arched Edwardian leaded windows and bay window. A doorway leads through to the dual aspect dining room which also has original leaded windows overlooking the garden, and an original fire surround. The light and airy kitchen is separated from the dining room by a peninsular work unit; the kitchen features a cream electric AGA, space for a fridge/freezer and dishwasher and access to the garden.
The bedrooms are arranged over two floors. The family bathroom on the first floor has vintage appeal with stand-alone bath tub, high rise loo and Fired Earth tiles. Two large windows in the master bedroom make this a tranquil sunny room which is complemented by a large walk-in shower and fitted wardrobe. There are two further bedrooms on this floor; one is a large dual aspect room with fitted wardrobe whilst the smaller room has useful shelving and cupboard. Stairs lead to the second-floor room which is large enough to lend itself to being both bedroom and work from home office and has Velux windows, one with views towards the sea.

The beautiful wooden floors running throughout the house have been recently recorked and sanded. The current owners also rewired the property and installed a new boiler in 2021. The property is just a short walk to the South West coast path, the East Devon Golf Club, the town, the pebble beach and the estuary - now a nature reserve and bird watchers’ paradise.

Outside - The garden, enclosed by mature hedging to provide privacy and shelter, wraps around the three sides of this home. Strategically placed Indian sandstone patios provide sun spots during the day whilst a variety of trees, shrubs and cottage planting give colour and interest throughout the year. The outbuildings comprise: a picturesque original Edwardian brick summerhouse; a wooden summerhouse with light, electricity and water; a further storage shed and a log store. The property enjoys two driveways. The one to the front provides parking for several vehicles and could extend further behind the two large timber gates. To the rear of the property is a shared driveway with parking for several cars and access to the garage (4.8 x 2.5) which has light, electricity and water.

Directions - From the roundabout at the top of Salterton Road, take the second exit leading to Budleigh Salterton. Carry on down the road, and take the 6th turning on your right hand side into Sherbrook Hill. The property is the first one on the left hand side.

Location - Budleigh Salterton sits at the western end of the Jurassic Coastline, a World Heritage Site, and has a two-mile stretch of pebble beach offering clean and safe bathing. The town has a good range of shops, cafes, restaurants, inns and a Post Office. It also has a thriving community and caters for a wide range of leisure activities including tennis, bowls, golf, croquet, badminton and cricket.
There are cycle paths and many lovely walks in the area, with the South West Coastal Footpath running along the beach front, as well as plenty of picnic spots and bird watching opportunities on the estuary of the River Otter. The town also hosts a number of annual arts, music and literary events throughout the year.
Budleigh Salterton is easily accessible, with access to the M5 motorway and A30 at Exeter, where there are also mainline train stations, providing regular links to London Paddington and Waterloo. Exeter International Airport has regular flights to UK and international destinations, including daily flights to London City Airport.