Description
A stunning detached period house with detached bungalow enjoying stunning sea in the charming town of Lyme Regis. This impressive property boasts in total 10 spacious bedrooms and 9 modern bathrooms, offering ample space for a large family or those who love to entertain guests.
Currently run as three separate holiday lets, making this an ideal investment opportunity or home and income.
The Property - The London Inn is a substantial detached period house and detached bungalow with extensive secluded gardens backing onto East Cliff, with stunning views along the Jurassic Coast and with the immense benefit of a garage and parking. It is believed to date back to the 18th century and was formerly a public house and a bed and breakfast business. The main property has attractive colour-washed elevations under a predominantly thatched roof, with part timber windows and is grade 2 listed, of architectural or historic importance. Sundance was the former skittle alley and is of timber framed construction with low maintenance cladded elevations.
Under the current ownership for some eight years, the two separate cottages (Sunrise and Sunray) and the bungalow ( Sundance ) have been run as a very successful holiday letting business. The comprehensive contents are available by negotiation.
All properties offers excellent modern amenities, including gas-fired central heating, well equipped kitchens with comprehensive appliances and attractive bathroom/shower room fittings, including a rolltop bath (Sunrise). Character style features include wood panelling, feature beams and window seats.
Sunrise and Sunray offer extensive and well presented accommodation for the current separate use or as a whole with interconnecting (fire and sound proofed) doors.
Sundance again offers attractive well presented accommodation with garden room , living room /kitchen , 2 bedrooms both with ensuite shower or bathroom .
There is also the immense benefit of extensive off-road parking (rarely available in Lyme Regis town centre) and beautiful extensive gardens with breathtaking sea views.
The London Inn will appeal to a whole range of buyers ie as a letting investment, home and income, for multiple generations or as one large property.
Holiday Letting Business - A very successful holiday letting business has been operated through Airbnb, generating a very impressive revenue. The property can be purchased as a going concern with the benefit of forward bookings. The comprehensive quality fixtures and fittings are available by separate negotiation. Further information on request. Alternatively, vacant possession is available.
Outside - Extensive private carpark with marked out spaces.
Outside utility/store and timber shed.
Extensive secluded gardens backing onto East Cliff and enjoying truly stunning panoramic views along the Jurassic Coast to Portland.
Currently sub-divided for Sunrise , Sunray and Sundance . Extensive areas of lawn interspersed with a wide variety of trees and shrubs, paved terrace and steps down to a lower decking area.
Situation - The London Inn occupies a highly convenient coastal setting in Church Street, backing onto East Cliff and only a few minutes' walk from the town centre and the seafront. Lyme Regis is a hugely popular and historic town, forming part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. It is famous for its iconic Cobb, harbour and beautiful bathing beaches. The thriving town centre offers convenient and bespoke shopping of a surprising variety as well as a number of renowned popular restaurants and hotels. It has excellent walks and water sport facilities and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The market town of Axminster is very nearby with rail services to London Waterloo.
Services - All mains services. Gas-fired central heating (separate for all properties, although the hot water is shared for the two cottages).
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport (subject to bookings/changeover days).
Directions - From Bridport follow the A35 west and at the Charmouth roundabout take the 2nd exit towards Lyme Regis. Follow this road down into the town and on passing Annings Road on the right, The London Inn will be seen after a few hundred yards on the left.
