Description
A beautifully presented Georgian house listed Grade II. Set in an elevated position close to the coast and overlooking Branscombe to the sea beyond. Surrounded by glorious gardens and pastureland. In all about 5.86 acres (2.37 ha).
Situation - Trafalgar Barton nestles in an elevated, south-west facing position on the fringes of the picturesque village of Branscombe, on the UNESCO Jurassic Coast World Heritage site. With distant sea views, this private 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 - This elegant house's origins date 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 One - Trafalgar Barton, Gardens And About 5.86 - Today Trafalgar Barton features an attractive front façade with tall, shuttered sash windows providing wonderful views over the valley for the principal reception rooms and bedrooms. The generous accommodation is arranged over three floors and the house has classical proportions throughout. There is a successful blend of character features and the conveniences of modern living which one would hope to find in a house of this calibre. The magnificent entrance hall features a cantilevered staircase and parquet floors which continue throughout the main reception rooms. The dining room has double doors opening into the impressive drawing room, featuring an original fireplace and full height sash windows, creating an ideal space for entertaining. At the heart of the home, the kitchen with an original flagstone floor, has an oil-fired AGA and French windows opening onto a south facing terrace, ideal for outdoor dining. The generous and light filled accommodation continues on the first floor, the dual aspect master bedroom has distant sea views to the south. On the second floor the home office could provide a games room and there is an unconverted attic.
Please see floorplan for accommodation and measurements.
Outside - Trafalgar Barton is approached via a private drive leading to a generous semi-walled parking and turning area. The surrounding mature, terraced gardens provide privacy and outstanding vistas, whilst gently blending into the surrounding countryside. There are lawns and herbaceous borders, as well as a number of shrubs and fine trees including a magnificent copper beech, for year-round colour and interest. Above the house is a partly walled vegetable garden. A private pathway leads through the gardens into the village and the National Trust path to the beach. There is also an excellent block of gently sloping pastureland, providing utility and protection. In all about 5.86 acres (2.37 ha).
Services - Lot One: Main electricity. Main water. Private water supply available. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Solar panels. 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. Trafalgar Barton is 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.
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 Bands: Trafalgar Barton G
