Manstone Lane, Sidmouth

A stunning, Grade II* Listed house with medieval origins, walled garden and a detached garage with accommodation above. All just one and a half miles from the seafront.

Hallway.Sitting room. Dining Room. Kitchen. Study. Conservatory. WC. Four bedrooms. Two Shower Rooms. Garage. Utility Room. Two Storage Rooms. Garden. Grade II* Listed.

SUMMARY
Offered for sale with no ongoing chain, this intriguing property is available on the open market for the first time in decades. The beautiful stone and render exterior features mullion, leaded light windows and to the rear, a pointed arch doorway that it is believed could pre-date the 15th Century. Once inside, the accommodation has gas central heating and has numerous, period features to include oak panelling, stone fireplaces and exposed beams. A spacious kitchen/breakfast room has a gas Aga, an excellent range of units and a dresser. Off the kitchen, a rear lobby leads to a study, cloakroom/WC and a door to the rear courtyard. A separate dining room is dual aspect, features a tiled fireplace with stone surround and exposed oak beams. Beyond this, the sitting room is also dual aspect with a wide stone fireplace and log burner. The entrance hall has floor to ceiling oak panelling and extends to the rear of the house, where there is a conservatory with a high, glazed roof.

SUMMARY (CONT..)
On the first floor, the main bedroom is most impressive with triple aspect, Mullion windows, a breathtaking vaulted ceiling with moulded, cruck beams and a large stone fireplace. There are two further double bedrooms, a fourth single bedroom, and two shower rooms.

OUTSIDE
The house stands on a manageable but attractive plot with a west facing, walled garden, providing seclusion and privacy. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden has a number of small trees and a raised patio, large enough for entertaining. There are shallow gardens to the south and east elevations, with a timber storage shed and pathway leading around to the conservatory. There is driveway parking for three cars leading to a detached garage with an adjoining utility room. Stairs rise to two, centrally heated rooms over the garage.

LOCATION
The property stands in a convenient position, well placed for local schools, Sidmouth College and the day to day amenities at the bottom of Woolbrook Road. Waitrose, the town centre and seafront are both within a mile and a half, Honiton is around 17 miles and Exeter around 12 miles.

SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.

BROADBAND AND MOBILE
Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast broadband are available in the area with estimated download speeds of up to 1800 mbps. Good outdoor and indoor mobile coverage is predicted by EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. Information provided by Ofcom - at May 2026.

COUNCIL TAX
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is F.

EPC: Grade II* Listed


POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

REF: DHS02665


VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the agents.

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