4 Bed Apartment For Sale

Set in the charming coastal town of Lyme Regis, this splendid period apartment offers a unique blend of historical character and modern comfort. This spacious residence is perfect for families or those seeking ample room for entertaining and enjoying a coastal retreat.

The apartment boasts an inviting reception room, providing versatile space for relaxation and social gatherings. With four well-proportioned bedrooms, there is plenty of room for family members or guests, ensuring everyone has their own private sanctuary. The property also features three bathrooms, adding convenience for busy mornings or hosting visitors.

One of the standout features of this property is the provision for parking, accommodating up to two vehicles, which is a rare find in such a desirable location. The apartment's proximity to the stunning Jurassic Coast means that residents can easily enjoy the beautiful beaches and scenic walks that Lyme Regis is renowned for.

This property presents a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of history in a vibrant community, where the charm of the past meets the comforts of contemporary living. Whether you are looking for a permanent residence or a holiday retreat, this apartment is sure to impress. Don't miss the chance to make this exceptional property your new home.

Situation - Although located in the heart of the town centre, The Chatham offers quiet and segregated accommodation. Positioned just off of Broad Street, with the seafront only minutes away. Lyme Regis is a hugely popular and historic town forming part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and a conservation area. It is famous for its iconic Cobb, harbour and beautiful bathing beaches. The thriving town centre offers convenient and bespoke shopping of a surprising variety as well as a number of renowned popular restaurants and hotels. It has excellent walks and water sport facilities and within an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The market town of Axminster is within 4 miles with train services to London Waterloo and there is also excellent road and rail access further westwards into Devon and Cornwall.

Description - Forming part of the former historic landmark property, The Great House, which was built in the late 16th and early 17th century. It became a chemists in the late 1800s with accommodation above. During the latter half of the 20th century the accommodation became ancillary rooms for Boots and was restored and converted back to residential in the early 21st century with a fascinating history of former lodgers including William Pitt first Earl of Chatham the great Prime minister of George III as well as essayist and dramatist Mary Mitford. The property has been beautifully refurbished throughout, retaining the period features whilst sympathetically modernising the space to create an elegant and comfortable property.

Accommodation - Arranged over two floors with it's own private entrance, the Chatham benefits from four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The stunning light and spacious open-plan living area and fully fitted kitchen lead out to the terrace which enjoys superb views out to sea. Worthy of note are the beautiful sash windows throughout, many of which enjoy fantastic sea views or roof top views over Lyme Regis.
The gated courtyard garden offers parking for three to four cars. The parking is private to the property however you will need to gain a permit from NCP Lyme Regis Pitthouse parking as you will be passing through the public car park.

Services - Gas fired central heating, mains drainage and water. The boiler was replaced approximately 4 years ago. There is warm water underfloor heating throughout.

Broadband - Standard up to 17Mbps and Superfast up to 78Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE, O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside, and Three for voice and data services outside.
(Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).

The property is built of blue lias stone under a slate roof with oak beams. The current owner has carried out renovations of the property during their ownership, with listing building consent and building regulation approval.

Directions - Heading along Broad Street in a Southerly direction take the turning on your left between Boots and Tesco into the NCP car park, you will find the gates to The Chatham on your right hand side. YOU MUST pay for NCP parking or you risk getting a ticket!

Viewings - The property is currently used for holiday lettings, so will be subject to viewings on changeover days only. Please contact the office to arrange a viewing.

Lease Details And Useful Information - Lease start date 24/6/2001. Original lease length 150 years.
Ground rent £50 per annum.
No service charge
Copy of lease is held on file and we can share a copy when requested.
The Chatham (Flat 4) is a holiday let and therefore subject to business rates (Rateable value £2100) but can easily be converted back to a residential dwelling and banded for council tax purposes.
The property has not suffered from flooding.