Property description

A lovely Victorian gentlemen's residence, comprising the main house with 5 letting rooms, a 2 bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom self- catering flat. The property is set in an elevated position, with stunning views across Lynmouth harbour, Lynmouth Bay and the Bristol Channel.The owners have made maximum use of the gardens, which are terraced with decked and patio areas, where both owners and guests can enjoy the wonderful views. There are two drives leading to two car parks, each accommodating four cars.

Approach
From Tors Park, the first private drive snakes up the hill toward Countisbury Lodge into the front car park. In front of the car park is one of several decked levels. There are steps up to the self-contained cottage. Steps up to a pretty gravelled area from which further steps rise to another elevated observation area with fabulous views over the harbour and sea.Further steps lead to the second car park which has its own drive back down onto Countisbury Hill.

Porch
Part-glazed door leads into a conservatory-style entrance. Water-feature in the corner and original Victorian sash window and tiling. A wooden door leads into and inner porch with original floor tiles and hooks for coats. An inner front door opens into the hall.

Hall
Wooden floor. Exposed stone of the hillside itself forms a dramatic back-drop behind the original reception desk. Radiator. Doors lead to Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and WC. Stairs rise to first floor.

Living Room
Fitted carpet. Large casement windows in bays to side. French doors to the front, opening onto a patio and decked area. Large feature fireplace, caste iron grate in a marble hearth, mantle and surround. Radiator with radiator cover.

Dining Room
Exposed wooden floorboards. Single French door to one side leading to patio. Windows to side and front with lovely views over the valley. Period - style radiator.

Kitchen
Attractive tiled floor. Casement windows to front, part-glazed door to side. Good quality range of wall-mounted and base kitchen units with marble worktops over. Built-in wine rack and storage cupboards. Radiator. Clothes pulley. Oil-fired rayburn providing water heating, as well as cooking. Central island unit with drawers, cupboards and vegetable baskets, also with marble worktop. Modern electric range with 5 ring ceramic hob, grill and two ovens. Butler sink with chrome swan-neck mixer tap. Handwash sink with swan-neck tap and small second tap. Space for large fridge/freezer. Door to walk-in cupboard, with shelving and oil-fired central heating boiler, dishwasher and a small fridge.

First Floor Landing
Fitted carpet. Radiator.

Rear Lobby
Part-glazed door to the side, opening onto stairs that lead out to the elevated observation area, with views over the harbour and sea. Doors to

Upstairs Sitting Room
Fitted carpet. Period-style radiator. Casement windows to side.

Bedroom 1
Fitted carpet. Large casement windows with fabulous views over valley. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Door to

Ensuite Shower Room
Shower cubicle with built-in shower. Modern washbasin with mixer tap, set in to a vanity unit. Low level flush WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor unit.

Bedroom 2
Fitted carpet. Large casement windows to the front and sides set in a bay, with lovely valley views. Radiator. Built-in dressing table with wardrobes either side. Door to:

Ensuite Shower Room
Shower cubicle with wall-mounted electric shower. Low level flush WC. Pedestal wash basin with mirror and light over. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 3
Fitted carpet. Casement windows to the front. Single French door onto a small balcony with lovely valley views. Vertical radiator. Door to

Ensuite Shower Room
Shower cubicle with wall-mounted electric shower. Low level flush WC. Pedestal wash basin with mirror and light over. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor unit.

Laundry Room
Windows to side. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer.

Bathroom
Painted wooden floor. Tongue and groove wooden cladding to dado height. Opaque window to side. Chrome heated towel rail. Slipper-style bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash basin. Low level flush WC. Built-in airing cupboard with shelves.

Second Floor Landing
Fitted carpet. Doors to Bedrooms 4, 5 and separate self-contained flat.

Bedroom 4
Fitted carpet. Casement windows and bay to side. Radiator. Door to

Ensuite Bathroom
Panel-enclosed bath with Victorian-style mixer tap and shower attachment. Low level flush WC. Wash basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor unit.

Bedroom 5
Fitted carpet. Casement windows to front with views over Lynmouth and the valley. Radiator. Victorian-style wash basin in wooden vanity unit. Door to

Ensuite Shower Room
Shower cubicle with wall-mounted electric shower. Low level flush WC. Chrome heated towel rail.

Self Contained Flat

Entrance Lobby
Fitted carpet. Doors to Living room/Kitchen and bedroom.

Living Room/Kitchen
Fitted carpets. Casement windows to side. Radiator. Small kitchenette with range of base and wall units with roll-top worktop over. 1½-bowl, single drainer stainless-steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Free-standing electric cooker with four-ring hob, grill and oven below. Space for fridge.

Bedroom
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Double- glazed door to rear for private access, leading to wooden decked area. Casement window to front. Built-in wardrobes. Door to

Ensuite Shower Room
Shower cubicle with wall-mounted electric shower unit. Low level flush WC, pedestal wash-basin with mirror and light above. Extractor unit.

Self-Catering Cottage

Outside
Attached to the house, the cottage is accessed via a flight of six steps from the front car park, to a gravelled area in front of the house, with space for a table and four chairs. Three concrete steps lead to the part-glazed front door, opening into

Living Room
Exposed wooden floor. Radiator. Double-glazed casement windows to the front with views over the valley. Under-stairs cupboard with plumbing for washing machine. Door to

Kitchen
Tiled floor. Radiator. Opaque windows to the rear. Range of wall and base kitchen units with roll-top worktop over. Four-ring electric hob with electric oven and grill. Stainless-steel extractor hood and light. Single-drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Built-in fridge.From the Living Room, stairs rise to first floor.

First Floor Landing
Fitted carpet. Doors to Bathroom, Bedrooms 1 and 2.

Bathroom
Panel-enclosed bath with chrome mixer tap. Wall-mounted shower. Low level flush WC. Pedestal wash basin with mirror and light above. Extractor unit.

Bedroom 1
Double-glazed casement windows with lovely views over Lynmouth and the valley. Radiator. Space for dressing table and wardrobe.

Bedroom 2
Windows to side and rear. Radiator.

The Business
Run as a lifestyle business self-catering business by a busy couple with other business interests, Countisbury Lodge offers five en-suite letting rooms, a two-bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom flat.The current owners do not live in, but new owners could choose to live in either the cottage or the flat, depending on their requirements.Turnover is currently c. £30-£40,000 pa. There is plenty of cope to increase income. The website and domain www.countisburylodge.co.uk is included with the sale.

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