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Little Winters, Lyme Regis, Dorset 10 bed detached house for sale
Little Winters, Lyme Regis, Dorset
£2,250,000
Little Winters, Lyme Regis, Dorset
£2,250,000
Our Summary
- There is a cedar-clad studio in the garden, as well as the ruins of a bothy which has planning permission to be converted into a one-bedroom annexe
Description
Nestled in the secluded Rocombe Valley, this pink-painted country house, Little Winters, is surrounded by over four acres of exquisite gardens and enjoys an elevated position overlooking the countryside between East Devon and Dorset. The property, built in 1929, features a seven-bedroom main house and a three-bedroom stables-turned-cottage, with a wonderful orangery and a cedar-clad studio in the garden. The house boasts original details and fittings, including Crittall windows, fireplace surrounds, and light fittings, and has been updated with wood chip boilers and solar panels to ensure lower running costs and a more ecologically sustainable approach to energy efficiency. The property offers a range of living spaces, including a large entrance hall, a kitchen with a cream Aga, and a basement with a workshop and storage rooms. The gardens are a display of greenery, with south-facing gardens providing a buoyant display of specimens, including a camellia walk and several magnolia varieties, and a paddock in front of the existing cottage perfect for keeping chickens or other livestock. The property is perfectly located for the excellent amenities in the surrounding area, including the nearby village of Uplyme, with its active community spirit, shop, post office, and petrol station, and the famous River Cottage, which hosts a range of events and activities.