Trinity Hill, near Lyme Regis

Tucked away in the heart of East Devon’s undulating countryside, Hartgrove Retreat is a truly enchanting home — a 1990s-built home designed in the style of a period thatched cottage, presenting an optimal blend of character without much of the maintenance usually affiliated with an old property. Conceived and commissioned by the current vendor, the property is not only architecturally true to the past but also enriched by a vibrant, personal interior style. Inside, their eclectic and colourful taste breathes life into every room, adding a distinctive twist to the home’s traditional bones. Set within 2.5 acres of serene grounds, this unique residence provides the opportunity for a peaceful rural life, with rolling countryside on your doorstep and the charming seaside town of Lyme Regis just 10 minutes away.

THE LAYOUT

The property is approached via a quiet, wooded country lane, setting a tranquil tone as you pull into the driveway. Here, there is plenty of parking, including a double carport. A path meanders through part of the garden up to the front door and you start to appreciate the beauty of the gardens that envelop the property.

As you step in, the character features immediately become apparent. The layout is inviting and practical, with many of the rooms accessed off the hallway. A large sitting room spans the depth of the property, with a triple aspect ensuring multiple different outlooks into the garden and with doors opening onto the terrace too. A huge inglenook fireplace with exposed stone and huge lintel surround an open fire, creating a striking focal point. The kitchen, complete with AGA, also enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, making it as much a pleasure to spend time in as it is to cook in. A separate snug or study offers a quiet retreat, ideal for reading or working from home, while the dining room provides a more formal space for entertaining. The downstairs layout is completed by a utility room, pantry and downstairs WC, with a side stable door giving another access point to the outdoors.

Upstairs, the property offers five generously sized double bedrooms, each with its own personality and charm and all enjoying a wonderful outlook or view. The main bedroom has its own en suite, while a thoughtfully designed Jack and Jill bathroom serves two of the additional rooms, with one of these having the added benefit of a secondary staircase leading directly to the kitchen, creating a wonderfully self-contained guest suite or a private space for older children or multi-generational living. A third family bathroom ensures there’s plenty of space for everyone, in the instance of a full house!

OUTSIDE

With 2.5 acres of beautifully varied grounds, the property enjoys a balance of immaculate lawns, natural wild areas, and peaceful wooded spaces, offering a real sense of calm with beautiful changing colour throughout the seasons. A former tennis court remains in situ, complete with its own charming pavilion.

THE AREA

Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property benefits from being in close proximity to the sought-after village of Uplyme, with its welcoming community, village pub, and scenic walks along the River Lym. If you’re looking for more hustle and bustle, just minutes away is the famous and historic seaside town of Lyme Regis, providing a vibrant mix of independent shops, cafes, and beaches along the iconic Jurassic Coast. Equidistance in the other direction is the market town of Axminster, with its train station on the London Waterloo line providing great connections from the property into the capital.

what3words///aware.typified.elder