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"A substantial and much improved detached residence in the Art Deco style enjoying wonderful sea and coastal views with large mature landscaped gardens and within easy reach of the town centre and South West coastal path.n++ Reception Hall n++ Cloakroom n++ Large 'L' Shaped Sitting Room n++ Integrated Kitchen/Breakfast Room   n++ Utility Room n++ Ground Floor Guest Bedroom Suite/Lounge n++ Master Bedroom With Balcony n++ Three Further Bedrooms n++ Family Bathroom n++ Shower Room n++ Attic Playroom/Studio n++ Double Garage n++ Three Quarters Of An Acre Landscaped Gardens n++

. Situated in an enviable residential area on the Southern fringe of town this wonderful family home enjoys an outstanding outlook to the West of the Sid valley and to the Southwest encompassing Peak Hill, the coast and out to sea. The location provides easy access to the seafront and to the South West coastal path with its magnificent vista over Lyme Bay and of surrounding countryside. The East Devon Regency coastal town of Sidmouth which provides an excellent range of amenities, shopping, education and health is to be found nestling in a sheltered valley between imposing red sandstone cliffs typical of the East Devon Coast. Leisure opportunities include a wide variety of clubs, societies and high quality sporting facilities including a lovely seaside cricket ground and 18 hole golf course.

. The South West Coast Path and Jurassic Coast being designated a world heritage site and some lovely coves and beaches are also readily available. There are also a number of well regarded schools, whilst more extensive facilities can be found in the Cathedral City of Exeter being some 13 miles away.

. "Windgates" which was constructed in the 1930s in an Art Deco style has in more recent years undergone a comprehensive programme of modernisation with much attention to detail being paid to ensure the sympathetic blend of high quality modern additions with character features expected in a property of this period. The focal point of the house is undoubtedly the spacious kitchen/breakfast room designed very much with family living in mind having French doors opening onto the spacious rear terrace also arranged to take full advantage of the sea views.

. The property offers well planned and spacious living accommodation to include on the ground floor a large L-shaped triple aspect sitting room benefitting from ample natural light and with views over the valley to the sea and coast. The kitchen which is comprehensively fitted with quality storage units and integrated appliances is open plan to the breakfast area with a fine vaulted ceiling and cosy wood burner effect fire. There is also a double guest bedroom or lounge with en-suite shower which could be of interest to those with a dependant relative.

. On the first floor all four bedrooms enjoy sea views particularly the master bedroom which has access to an enclosed balcony commanding magnificent views over the valley and of the sea and coast. There is also a refitted family bathroom and a separate shower room. Internally the presentation is enhanced with uPVC double glazing, quality exposed timber flooring and an attractive limestone fireplace in the sitting room. Outside the delightful landscaped gardens offer a high degree of privacy and there is ample parking on the driveway and in front of the newly constructed detached double garage.

. Oak front door with stained and leaded panel to:-

Entrance Porch: Radiator. Tiled floor. Glazed inner door to:-

Reception Hall: Exposed oak polished timber floor. Radiator. Recess with access to under stair storage cupboard. Turning staircase rising to first floor. Doors to:-

Cloakroom: Half tiled wall with complimentary floor tiling. With white suite comprising dual flush W.C with concealed cistern. Wash hand wash basin with mixer tap. Radiator. Under floor heating. Ceiling spotlights. Obscure double glazed window.

Sitting Room:25'3" (7.7m) x 23'4" (7.1m) reducing to 12'6" (3.8m) plus large bay. A fine Westerly facing room with bay window overlooking the rear garden and with views beyond towards Peak Hill and the coast. Fitted bench seating under bay. Double glazed patio doors opening to the rear terrace. Windows to side and front. Attractive limestone fireplace with a "Stovax" woodburner on a raised slate hearth. Four double radiators. Fitted bookshelves. Television and telephone points. Dimmer switch. Connecting doors to reception hall.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:30'6" (9.3m) x 16'5" (5.0m) increasing to 17'1" (5.2m). A superb feature of the property being an ideal social area with a high vaulted ceiling and exposed timber truss in the dining area. Fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye level storage units with soft close drawers incorporating glass fronted display and china cabinets. Concealed downlighting under eye level units. Inset white ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit and mixer tap with adjoining solid timber worktop surfaces.

. Central island unit incorporating a four ring gas hob and wok burner with stainless steel and toughened glass extractor canopy over, integrated electric oven under, storage cupboards to side. A further fitted fan assisted electric oven with eye level microwave above. Space for American style refrigerator. Deep inset enamel Belfast preparation sink with stainless steel splash back and adjoining oak work top surfaces. Two full height stainless steel radiators. Extensive range of pantry cupboards. Oak floor. Windows to front and rear. Double glazed velux window. Dimmer switches. The breakfast area which has a "Memos" stove heater has twin French doors opening onto the rear terrace providing views over the garden and of the coast and beyond. Door to:-

Utility Room:3'11" x 8'10" maximum

(1.2m x 2.7m maximum). Door and window to side. Plumbing and space for washing machine and additional appliance space with roll edge work top surface over. Tiled floor.

Guest Bedroom Suite/Lounge

Bedroom:3.6 x 11'6" (3.6 x 3.5m). This room would be ideal for a dependant relative, teenager or indeed as an office or study. Double glazed French doors to front and two windows to side. Double radiator. Oak flooring. Recessed ceiling downlighting. Built in cupboard housing the gas boiler and with hanging rail. Door to:-

En-suite shower room: Tiled walls and complimentary floor tiling. Double width shower cubicle and shower unit. Dual flush close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin and mixer tap. Wall mounted medicine cabinet. Ladder towel rail. Under floor heating. Extractor fan. Obscure window.

First Floor Landing: Windows to front and side. Two radiators. Uplighters. Smoke detector. Large hatch with original extending ladder to:

Attic Playroom/Studio28'10" (8.8m) x 8'10" (2.7m) (with part restricted ceiling height). This useful space which is insulated with a close boarded floor, electric power and ceiling spotlight is ideal as a children's playroom or studio. A door leads to a roof top balcony being enclosed and offering superb panoramic sea and coastal views and inland over the Sid Valley.

Master Bedroom:16'5" (5.0m) into large bay x 15'1" (4.6m) plus alcove and depth of wardrobes. A wonderful dual aspect room offering panoramic sea and country views. Double glazed bay window to rear with fitted bench seats providing panoramic views over the valley and to the sea and coast. Double radiator. Dimmer switch. Built in wardrobe. Double glazed windows to side of bay including a double glazed door to balcony being enclosed and enjoying superb sea views.

Bedroom Two:16'5" x 9'6" (5m x 2.9m). Windows to rear and side providing similar views to the master bedroom. Double radiator. Built in wardrobe. Uplighters.

Bedroom Three:17'1" (5.2m) x 10'6" (3.2m) plus wardrobe depth. Windows to front and side and with views across the valley. Range of built in wardrobes with storage cupboards along one wall. Two radiators. Uplighters.

Bedroom Four:11'10" x 7'7" (3.6m x 2.31m). Window to rear with Southwesterly aspect. Window to side. Double radiator. Built in wardrobe with storage cupboard over. Exposed timber floor.

Family Bathroom:6'11" x 5'3" (2.1m x 1.6m). Tiled walls and complimentary floor tiling. White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand spray attachment. Dual flush W.C with concealed cistern. Hand wash basin with vanity cupboard under. Fitted mirror and lighting over sink unit. Ladder heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling downlighting. Obscure window.

Shower Room: Tiled walls and complimentary floor tiling.   Fully tiled shower enclosure with power shower. Dual flush W.C with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin with vanity unit with mirror and lighting over. Linen cupboard with slatted shelves. Recessed ceiling downlighting. Extractor fan. Obscure window.

Outside and Gardens:

Double Garage17'9" x 17'5" (5.4m x 5.3m). This substantial garage which has been recently constructed has twin double timber doors and electric power and light. Hatch to roof space. Electric power and light. Hatch to roof space. Sensor controlled outside light.

. "Windgates" is approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway bypassing shrub borders with evergreens, specimen trees and plants including Holly, Bay, Lavender and Hydrangea. This leads around to the front of the house where there is additional parking and a turning area directly in front of the double garage. A brick pathway leads around via a gate to the rear garden which comprises of a sweeping lawn with a raised pavioured brick terrace extending across the full length of the house. There are well stocked flower beds, productive fruit trees and a number of established trees and variety of shrubs. There are also two timber garden storage sheds and a large greenhouse with separate vegetable plot.

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