Pound Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HX | Property for sale | Savills
2,109 sq ft(195.93 sq m)
Guide price £985,000(€1,123,108)

Pound RoadLyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HX

  • Recently sold
House
2,109 sq ft (195.93 sq m)
5Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
2Receptions

Key features

  • Sold in May 2023
  • Noted for its period buildings and situated on the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast
  • Charming Arts & Crafts style property situated in an elevated position on the western slopes of the town
  • In excellent decorative order throughout with nice character features
  • Three of the bedrooms have glorious views over Lyme Bay, Golden Cap and Portland

Delightful coastal house in sought after Lyme Regis

About this property

  • Melbury was built at the beginning of the 20th century in the charming Arts & Crafts style and is situated in an elevated position with glorious views over Lyme Bay on the western slopes of Lyme Regis. The property has a good sized mature plot, which surrounds the property, with a level lawn and maturely planted border to the front, together with off street parking at the rear. Alongside the drive, steps lead up to a generously proportioned summerhouse, also with sea views. The house has smart, white-washed elevations under a clay tiled roof, with spacious, light accommodation arranged over two floors.

    The property is in excellent decorative order throughout with some nice character features, including stripped wood floors, ceiling timbers and fireplaces. On the ground floor is a reception hall, dining room, sitting room, kitchen and breakfast room as well as a downstairs bedroom with en suite facilities. On the first floor there are four further bedrooms (one with full balcony, one with Juliet balcony) three with glorious views over Lyme Bay, Golden Cap and Portland and there are two further bathrooms.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

I would never tire of those views of the Jurassic coastline stretching round to Portland Bill

Ashley RawlingsProperty agent

Local information

  • Melbury is situated within walking distance of the town centre and beach in this charming and ever popular seaside resort.
  • Lyme Regis is a picturesque town noted for its period buildings and being situated on the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
  • The town has an active community throughout the year, with a wide selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, including Mark Hix's Oyster and Fish House.
  • Approximately four miles to the west is Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage HQ, which hosts a variety of dining events and courses throughout the year.
  • Sporting facilities include sailing, bowling and sea fishing, as well as an excellent cliff top golf course on the edge of the town.
  • The popular market town of Bridport and the county town of Dorchester are also within easy driving distance.
  • Communication links to the area are good, with the A35 providing links to Honiton and Exeter in the West, and Bridport to the East.
  • Lyme Regis is less than six miles away from the mainline railway station at Axminster, with regular services to London Waterloo.

Additional information

  • Council Tax Band F
  • Services
  • All mains services. Wood fired stove in the sitting room.
  • Local Authority
  • Dorset Council
  • Directions: From the A35 take the A3052 into Lyme Regis. Proceed right through the town and up the hill passing the Alexandra hotel on the left hand side. After 200 yards turn right into Pound Road sign posted Uplyme & Axminster. Proceed for 100 yards and turn left into Hill Rise Road. The entrance to Melbury is the first on the left hand side.
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: F