This three-bed Victorian terrace artfully combines original period features with stylish modern interiors. Located slightly off the beaten track in a quiet part of Sidmouth convenient for the town, between the River Sid and the pebbly beach (300 metres), it’s ideal for an extended family plus one dog, as The Ham park and garden are within 50 metres for little legs (furry and otherwise) to run around in. It even boasts a courtyard garden and sea views from the house.
Admire the Victorian good looks of this well-presented house before being welcomed in by its homely rooms over three storeys. Downstairs, the open-plan lounge/diner makes a practical space if you want to keep an eye on younger family members or if people want to do different things. Meanwhile, the cook of the group can be rustling up a holiday feast in the well-equipped kitchen. Up on the first floor, you’ll find one spacious double with a chair in the big bay window offering sea views, plus a bright twin, both with ornamental fireplaces. Up again, there’s the final calming double bedroom, complete with a characterful dormer window. Outside, a shared gate leads to a planted area with a bench to watch the world go by. To the rear, there’s an enclosed, furnished courtyard garden with pretty pots and seating.
Take a stroll along The Esplanade if the pebbles get too much and soak up the Regency splendour of this vibrant town. Walk further afield as the South West Coast Path connects Sidmouth to other Lyme Bay coastal resorts. Check out Jacob’s Ladder with its great views and take the wooden steps up to historic Connaught Gardens with its pretty displays and bandstand. Or, for something completely different, make some new friends at the free-to-visit Donkey Sanctuary, 3 miles out of town.