Syon House

Syon House sits in a commanding edge of village location, surrounded by mature gardens and grounds of about 4 acres. There is plenty of ancillary accommodation including a 2 bedroom internal flat, and a former coach house with a 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom cottage.

The house is not listed and has been beautifully restored by the current owner. The house has Georgian origins with period features and proportions typical of its era. The elevated position of the house gives wonderful views over the rolling hills of the Otter Valley towards Lyme Bay and Budleigh Salterton.

Immediately noticeable on entry to the house is the scale of the rooms, the high ceilings and the abundance of natural light thanks to the many large sash windows that feature throughout the house. The impressive reception hall leads to the principal rooms, the most notable of which is the formal drawing room with a stunning south facing bay window with far reaching views over the parkland grounds and the Otter Valley beyond. The quality and attention to detail in the work that has been done sets the tone for the rest of the house. Beyond the main family kitchen is a secondary, preparation kitchen, ideal for those who entertain often. There is also a large pantry with slate shelves and this area of the house has independent access from outside.

The exceptional quality and attention to detail continues to the first floor where all of the elegant and well-appointed bedrooms have classic proportions, high ceilings and sash windows. The bathrooms are all finished to an exceptional standard. The principal bedroom has an opulent en suite bathroom with fantastic far reaching views over the valley thanks to the floor to ceiling window. There is also a dressing room attached to this bedroom. There are six further bedrooms, all with en suite bath or shower rooms and a first floor laundry room.

On the second floor is a self-contained flat, finished to the same exacting standards as the main house in a contemporary style. There are two bedrooms, a bathroom and open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room.

To the north of the main house on the opposite side of any attractive courtyard is the former coach house, providing excellent ancillary accommodation. Finished to a superb standard, and immaculately presented, the accommodation on the first floor consists of two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and living room. There are wonderful views from the living room window over the rolling countryside to the east of the property. On the ground floor is additional ancillary accommodation comprising three bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, sitting room and utility room and there is also a private garden.

Syon House is surrounded by mature and established gardens and grounds. Immediately to the south of the house is a large stone terrace for outdoor entertaining and beyond this is a large swathe of parkland-like gardens, laid out to lawn and interspersed with tall trees and bordered with high hedges, protecting the privacy of the house. Behind the house is an attractive walled garden, sheltered from the elements. Outbuildings include a garage and workshop. The grounds extend to just over 4 acres in total.

Syon House is positioned at the end of a long private drive on the edge of East Budleigh, a charming and ancient East Devon village known as the birth place of Sir Walter Raleigh.

Less than 2 miles south of Syon House is Budleigh Salterton beach, a picturesque pebble beach forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. The calm, clean waters are ideal for swimming and paddle boarding and it is popular with families. There are three beach cafes, beach huts available for hire and further amenities available in the town centre. At the eastern end of the beach is the Otter Estuary and its nature reserve, and there are some stunning walks running the length of the River Otter.

Exeter is about 13 miles away and is the regional centre. There is an excellent range of shopping fac

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