Description
An outstanding one bedroom stone cottage providing exceptional holiday accommodation. Double storey stone barn with PP for conversion to 2 bedroom holiday cottage. Set in an elevated position with lovely views and terraced gardens. Easy access to Branscombe and the beach.
Situation - The Dolls House and the Old Dairy nestle in an elevated, south-west facing position on the fringes of the picturesque village of Branscombe, on the UNESCO Jurassic Coast World Heritage site. The property is protected by the surrounding National Trust land, set in the heart of the East Devon National Landscape (formerly an AONB). Branscombe has a thriving community with an ancient church, village hall with tennis courts, primary school, two cafes and two well-regarded inns, including the Mason's Arms. The surrounding countryside offers superb opportunities for walking and the beach is about 10 minutes away, easily accessed by a footpath. More amenities are available at the nearby resort of Sidmouth, with its cinema, theatre, sports facilities and Waitrose supermarket or at Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb and sandy beach. There are good road connections with the A30 providing access to the Cathedral city of Exeter with its excellent shopping, leisure facilities, international airport, mainline train station and access to the M5.
The Property - The Dolls House and the Old Dairy are part of Trafalgar Barton, which dates back to 1825 when Captain Yule, formerly a lieutenant on the Nelson's flagship HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar, retired. He built a fashionable cottage orné, Trafalgar Cottage on the site, which was then acquired and remodelled by John Tucker in 1845. The Tucker family, ran a very successful Honiton lace making business at the property, supplying London society, including the Royal family.
Lot Three - The Dolls House And The Old Dairy - The Dolls House is a charming stone cottage set on an upper terrace in the gardens with lovely views over the valley. Formerly used as an artist's studio, this has recently been converted into a one bedroom holiday cottage. The gothic front door opens into an en-suite bedroom with stairs up to the first floor open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with vaulted ceiling and door to the rear terraced garden. The Old Dairy is a double storey stone barn under a newly replaced slate roof, set below the Dolls House. Planning permission has been granted for conversion into a two bedroom holiday cottage, with an open plan kitchen/dining room and separate sitting room on the first floor to take advantage of the views across the valley. Alternatively this adaptable building could be used as a studio or home office (STPP). EDDC Planning reference: 22/2832/FUL 27 March 2023. In all 0.29 acres (0.11 ha).
Please see floorplan for accommodation and measurements.
Outside - The Dolls House and the Old Dairy are approached via a private drive leading to a generous semi-walled parking and turning area. The terraced gardens, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of fruit trees, provide privacy and outstanding vistas, whilst gently blending into the surrounding countryside. In all about 0.29 acres (0.11 ha).
Services - The Dolls House & The Old Dairy: Main electricity. Main water. Private drainage. Electric central heating. Broadband: Superfast fibre available. Mobile Network Coverage: Likely outside. Likely inside. Source - Ofcom.org.uk .
Material Information - 1. We cannot confirm if the private drainage system complies with the current regulations.
2. The Dolls House and The Old Dairy are situated in Flood Zone 1, an area with a low probability of flooding.
3. No public rights of way cross the property. No third party rights of way affect the property, unless sold in lots.
4. The Dolls House is holiday accommodation only and shall not be occupied as a sole or main place of residence. The property is successfully let with Classic Cottages.
Tenure - All freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Sporting - All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Lyme Regis or Honiton. Sailing on the coast at Lyme Regis or Topsham.
Local Authority - East Devon District Council. Tel: 01404 515 616. Council Tax Band: Unknown.
