Old Budley Court is an interesting detached Grade II listed period residence set within mature level gardens of approximately one acre. The main accommodation is arranged over three floors with a well appointed self contained ground floor annexe and a large cellar. The house is believed to have 17th century origins, although the main house was constructed circa. 1803 and is now designated as Grade II listed being of both historical and architectural importance. There are many period features to include shuttered Venetian period arched sash windows, period doors, architraves and an attractive ornate wide fireplace in the principal reception room and some exposed beams. Modern features include complete new gas central heating system and fully rewired (in 2014), country style kitchen with red Aga and reasonably up to date bath and shower rooms. The self contained annexe could be easily incorporated into the main residence or alternatively as a separate annexe for relative or as a source of addition income as a holiday or long term let.The grounds are a real delight being predominately situated on the south and east elevations of Old Budley Court which extend to approximately one acre. There are feature sweeping lawns complemented with many established specimen trees, shrubs and plants whilst there is a large walled garden with greenhouse. The eastern boundary adjoins open countryside providing a delightful outlook and consequently a high degree of privacy. There are also a number of useful outbuildings and garaging with good off road parking.The pretty village of East Budleigh, the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh, lies about 2 miles from the coast at Budleigh Salterton. Village amenities include two inns, community shop, primary school, church and village hall. Budleigh Salterton with its iconic pebbled beach has a good range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as a health centre, library and museum. The Cathedral and University City of Exeter (12 miles) with the M5 motorway and Exeter International Airport are within easy reach (9 miles).
| Main Reception Hall | x . Impressive front door to hall, wood floor, feature archway, picture rail. Door to cellar.
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| Sitting Room | 16'9\" x 15'1\" (5.1m x 4.6m). Elegant room with feature Venetian style sash window, shutters. French doors to garden terrace. Ornate period fireplace, picture rail, television point, radiator, wood floor, large wooden dividing doors to:
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| Dining Room | 14'5\" x 12'2\" (4.4m x 3.7m). Original window, shutters, bench seat, view over the garden. Wood floor, picture rail, radiator.
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| Study | 14'5\" x 10'6\" (4.4m x 3.2m). Original Venetian style sash window, shutters. Wood floor, feature fireplace, two shelved alcoves, radiator.
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| Kitchen | 13'1\" x 11'6\" (3.99m x 3.5m). Country style kitchen with red Aga, cream fronted floor and wall units under wood effect worktops, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer, inset matching dresser unit, integrated dishwasher, space for upright fridge/freezer, wood floor, beamed ceiling. Door to rear lobby, built in cupboard. Door to outside.
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| Annexe - Inner Hall | x . From the main hall is a door to a ground floor annexe section. Fully self contained with living room, kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.
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| Living Room | 12'6\" x 12'2\" (3.8m x 3.7m). Window with side aspect over the garden. Feature inglenook style fireplace. Doors to:
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| Kitchen | 7'10\" x 11'2\" (2.39m x 3.4m). Dual aspect. Range of modern pine fronted units with sink under worktops, space for appliances, beamed ceiling.
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| Bedroom | 11'2\" x 12'2\" (3.4m x 3.7m). Window with pleasant aspect over the garden.
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| Shower Room | x . Shower enclosure, wash hand basin, low level WC, window.
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| Main First Floor Landing | x . Feature arched window, stairs rising to main landing. Door to modern white suite with low level WC, wash hand basin, window. Doors to all principal rooms, radiator, stairs to second floor.
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| Bedroom 1 | 17'1\" x 14'9\" (5.2m x 4.5m). Dual front and side aspects via sash windows, picture rail, radiator, door to:
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| Dressing Room | 8'2\" x 5'3\" (2.5m x 1.6m). Front aspect via sash window, radiator, built in double wardrobe.
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| Bedroom 2 | 14'9\" x 10'2\" (4.5m x 3.1m). Front aspect via sash window, radiator.
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| Bedroom 3 | 13'5\" x 11'10\" (4.1m x 3.6m). Large feature window, bench seat, side aspect over garden. Fireplace, radiator, walk in cupboard.
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| Bathroom | x . White suite. Cast iron panelled bath, mixer shower tap, low level WC, wash hand basin inset to base unit, radiator, ceiling spotlights, window.
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| Shower Room | x . White suite. Shower enclosure, mixer tap, low level WC, wash hand basin inset to base unit, radiator, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, window.
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| Second Floor Landing | x . Velux window, under eaves access, radiator.
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| Bedroom 4 | 18'4\" x 8'10\" (5.59m x 2.7m). Ornate feature window and velux window. Exposed ceiling beams, radiator, under eaves recess.
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| Bedroom 5 | 8'7\" x 15'2\" (2.62m x 4.62m). Ornate window and velux window. Exposed ceiling beams, radiator, under eaves access.
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| Cellar | 37'1\" x 17'1\" (11.3m x 5.2m). Large useful area. Gas fired boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating. Opening through to further area, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer.
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| Outside | x . Old Budley Court is approached via a private pillared entrance to a large forecourt with parking area and surrounded by a number of useful outbuildings to include two garages, workshop, laundry room and store. The superb grounds situated to the south and east sides of the house extend to approximately one acre. The gardens feature sweeping lawns, many specimen trees, established shrubs and plants. There is also an ornamental garden pond and large timber shed. Another particular feature is the large walled garden currently laid to lawn with fruit trees, raised vegetable beds and greenhouse. The eastern boundary adjoins open countryside with a delightful outlook and a high degree of privacy.
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| Services | x . Mains electricity, gas, water, and drainage.
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| Directions | x . From Budleigh Salterton proceed out to East Budleigh via the B3178. On entering the village the property will be found on the right just before the Rolle Arms.
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