With sweeping views of the Lyme Bay, Springfield is a wonderful seaside house set in Lyme Regis, on the Devon/ Dorset borders. A sprawling house with bags of character, lovingly restored and furnished by a London based interior designer. Six bedrooms for 12 adults to snooze in five star linens with an additional one pair of luxury bunk beds for 2 children. Just under 5,000 sq ft so everyone can spread out. Welcoming to children who will love the big garden, trampoline, snooker room, tv snug and games room - and of course the beaches.
Relax in the spacious lounge, with big French Windows opening onto the garden, cosy in the snug/TV room, cook in its big kitchen then eat together in either the breakfast area or dining room. Afterwards, unwind in the snooker room, ping pong in the games room, chill in the conservatory or fire up a challenge with board games in the drawing room.
Use the big L-shaped garden as a sun trap with terraced area for barbecues and al fresco dining while children boing on the trampoline. Parking for 6-7 cars adjacent.
Follow the paths and hedgerows to the beaches, gardens and harbour of Lyme Regis, a quintessential yet classy English seaside town. Amuse children building sandcastles at the beach, crabbing in the harbour, fishing out at sea, fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast or retreat for wonderful walks along the Coast. Stylish restaurants like Hix Oyster and Fish House are a short walk and the equally famous River Cottage a 15 minute drive. Casual dining is in abundance with the local honesty bakery for simple tasty, good honest fare.
Springfield is the ideal destination for multiple families holidaying together or special occasion get togethers.
Further details indoors
Arrive at your stylish retreat via Silver Street and through the walled garden or front door on Woodmead Road or through the garage doors near the car park. The front door leads to a stunning double height entrance hall with classic Georgian curved staircase and large windows. Staying downstairs we look at the living space and going upstairs we explore the bedrooms. Most rooms in the house have sea views – the higher up you are in the house, the better the view.
Living Spaces
You may want to get waitrose to deliver groceries so you can prepare meals in the well equipped kitchen with 2 ovens, 2 fridges, 2 dishwashers and plenty of other goodies. Breakfast and kids meals are great at the kitchen table with the larger dining room table able to sit all guests. After meals, the snooker room adjacent has plenty of activities for all the family. Or chill in the conservatory which has further relaxation and activity space. The French doors from the Dining Room, Games Room and Drawing Room opening on to the Verandah give a connection to the gardens and sea beyond.
Be wowed by the stunningly light and airy living room with high ceilings and wide reaching views of the town and coast. In cooler months, stoke up the fire with a few logs and play a family game, read a magazine, book or paper. Slip next door to the TV Snug/Cinema room with large plasma screen, assortment of DVDs and Sky or bring an old movie and reminisce.
If ping pong or air hockey is more your pleasure then head to the basement and challenge the house to a tournament.
Bedroom Space
Unpack to the generous hanging and drawer storage space. Slumber in five star linen and dry off with white fluffy towels in any of the 6 double bedrooms
Bedroom 1: either 2 singles or one superking plus one set of bunk beds.
Bedroom 2: either 2 singles or one superking plus en suite bathroom. Bedroom 3: either 2 singles or one superking plus en suite bathroom.
Master Bedroom 4: king size bed plus large luxurious ensuite,.
Bedroom 5: either 2 singles or one superking plus en suite bathroom
Bedroom 6: either 2 singles or one superking
Family Bathroom: Bath, shower, sink and WC
Clean clothes in the laundry rooms washer and drier.
Further details outdoors
Springfield's generous private gardens have ample seating, dining or leisure space. Kids will boing on the large trampoline while a smattering of garden games will amuse adults and children alike. Whatever the weather, the Verandah offers covered seating while the al fresco diners have barbecue and dining table on the Sun Terrace.
There is a car park for the house which will park up to 8 cars.
