The little town of Dawlish is set in a small valley where the brook known as Dawlish Water reaches the sea. This town became a popular watering hole with the gentry towards the end of the eighteenth century and increased in popularity once the station was built on Brunel’s spectacular atmospheric railway which opened in 1846. Brunel’s embankment, line and tunnels are used to this day by local and intercity trains linking Dawlish with the city and county town of Exeter some ten miles away to the north and Torquay and Plymouth and down to Penzance to the south and west.

The town has retained its quintessentially period seaside feel, with a lovely sandy beach and tiny harbour, together with its bandstand and Bowling Green on the green that flanks the brook. It is perhaps the brook itself, home to ducks and geese and other wildfowl including the rare Black swans which gives the town its tranquil and refreshing atmosphere.

The town however, is a hub of activity with numerous small shops on either side of the central lawned area and with a comprehensive programme of entertainments and events throughout the summer months.

It is therefore not surprising that this popular location was once the haunt of the likes of Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. Architecturally the town has a fine collection of buildings from both the Victorian and Georgian eras when taking the waters became fashionable, as the existing cob cottages were not adequate for the visiting gentry’s needs. Dunluce would appear to be once such building, close to the centre of Dawlish but set back on a quiet cul de sac with its main rooms positioned to maximise the view and take the benefit of the sun and with its high ceilings and period staircase and possibly servants’ quarters to the rear.

Steps up to solid wooden entrance door with Regency five paned arched window above opening into:

Hallway: 6.12m x 1.16m
With polished woodblock flooring and Radiator with shelf and decorative cover, thence into:

Inner Hall: 5.14m x 1.85m
With polished woodblock flooring and under-stairs cupboard. Door to:

Dining Room: 4m x 4.82m
South facing three sided glazed bay window providing sea views. Imposing fireplace with marble mantle and tiled hearth housing. Radiator with shelf and decorative cover. Built in wooden cupboard. Gas point.

Back to Inner Hall:

Double muti-paned doors with Regency eight paned arched window over, matching that over the front door into:

Kitchen Area: 5.76m x 3.16m
Stylish range of matching units incorporating bottle racks and vegetable racks, display cupboards polished slate worktops and splashbacks. Belfast sink with mixer tap over. Rangemaster four burner cooker with a hot plate, two ovens and separate grill set into old fireplace in with recessed spotlights and extractor over. Shelf above. Two radiators with decorative covers flanking built in wooden cupboard. Tiled floor. A step up provides access to:

Dining Area: 2.4m x 9.99m
Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and three velux windows. Continuation of tiled floor, three multi-paned upvc sash windows looking onto the courtyard garden which is accessed via the part double glazed wooden French Doors. Radiator. Doors to:

Annexe:
This self contained part of the house is featured on the adjoining page.

Cloakroom:
Toilet and wash hand basin. Window. Tiled floor. Steps upto:

Utility Room:
Space and plumbing from washing machine. Tiled floor. Velux window.

Back to the Inner Hall:

Stairs rise to Half Landing. Door to:

Toilet:
Toilet with matching wash basin. Small sash window with patterned glass. Radiator.

Stairs up to First Floor Landing. Doors to:

Lounge: 6.17 x 4.21
Beautiful room providing splendid sea views through wooden sash window with windowsill and upvc multi-paned 6 panel bay window with windowsill. Living flame gas fire with tiled back and grate and wooden mantle. Two ceiling roses. Dado and picture rail. Radiator.

Bedroom Two: 3.18m x 4.41m
Wooden sash window to rear aspect. Radiator. Built-in shelving. Door to:

En-suite & Family Bathroom:
Double entrance – from Bedroom Two or First Floor Landing. “His and her” sinks in vanity unit. Toilet. Bidet. Enamelled metal bath with claw feet and shower over. Extractor fan. Spotlights. Painted wooden floor. Wooden sash window with patterned glass. Radiator. Door to First Floor Landing.

Stairs up to Second Floor landing. Doors to:

Bedroom Three: 3.2m x 4.16m
Wooden sash window to rear. Cupboard housing boiler for heating and hot water. Radiator. Door with glazed panels to:

En-suite:
Matching suite of wash hand basin, toilet and bath with shower over. Part tiled walls. Wood panelling. Sash window to the rear with obscured glass. Ceiling rose. Shaver socket. Radiator.

Master Bedroom: 4.17 x 6.17
Two sash windows facing south with views over the town to the sea beyond. Window cills. Ceiling rose. Radiator. Door to:

En-suite:
Bathroom suite comprising “P” shaped bath with shower over, toilet and pedestal washbasin. Crome towel warmer/radiator. Extractor fan. Inset spotlights.

Back to Second Floor Landing:

Stairs up to Third Floor Landing. Glass panelled door opens into:

“Penthouse Room”: 4.34 x 6.83 (into eaves)
Two velux windows flanking central windows facing south giving splendid views over the town and out to sea to the east, along the coast to the Parsons Nose to the south and up the valley to the woods looking westwards towards Haldon Hill. Radiators. Some reduced head height. Door to:

En-suite:
Matching suite of wash hand basin, toilet and fully titled shower cubicle. Window.

Outside:

Garage 20’ x 10’
With high door to accommodate larger vehicles. Work bench. Window and courtesy door into rear courtyard garden.

The Rear Courtyard Garden accessed via double wrought iron gates partially laid of chippings giving room to park three vehicles. Central water feature. Beds of lavender on either side, the whole surrounded by high walls with wooden trellis to the rear wall with central ornate wooden seat and mature shrubs.

Garden Flat:

Dunluce has a self contained annex which could be used for an elderly relative or live-in staff. Alternatively, the owner could reside in the garden flat and derive income from Dunluce as holiday accommodation.

Access can be achived either through the French Doors in the courtyard garden or from the Kitchen/Dining Area in the house.

Snug/ Lounge: 3.96m x 4.28m
Vaulted ceiling with two velux windows. Exposed beams. Large old fireplace with wood burner stove, shelf over. Pair of double glazed French Doors open into the garden with window over. Doors to:

Kitchen: 2.86m x 2.38m
Range of wall and base units with sink, rolled top work surfaces. Integrated oven and hob and space for the refrigerator. Velux window over.

Ground Floor Bedroom: 5.09 x 3.93 into recess
Vaulted ceiling with velux and exposed beams. Two double-glazed windows overlooking the garden. Bread oven feature.

Ensuite Bathroom:
Small step up into en-suite with matching wash basin, toilet and fully tiled shower cublicle. Small double-glazed window facing the garden. Vinyl floor covering.

Council Tax Band: E