Ref: 1196550, Upper Green Croft, Sidmouth Road, Colyton

Upper Green Croft is an attractive and substantial Edwardian detached house, built in the early 1900s and occupied by the same family for over 40 years. The property stands on the edge of Colyton, enjoying generous proportions, high ceilings, and distinctive period details such as the arched bay windows, crown mouldings and feature staircase. Well-maintained throughout, it offers three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, a garden room, and extensive attic space, alongside a large garage and mature walled gardens. The house presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to enjoy its character while unlocking exciting scope for modernisation.

The Property as It Stands

The entrance vestibule and hallway immediately set a welcoming tone, with an attractive staircase rising to the first floor. To one side, the living room enjoys a bay window, feature fireplace, and wood-burning stove, while the formal dining room offers generous scale with its ornate fireplace and second bay window.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of units, integrated oven and hob, and space for appliances, with tiled flooring underfoot. Across the hallway is a practical ground floor shower room flooded with natural light from a Velux window. At the rear, the expansive garden room opens onto the southerly-facing garden through French doors and Velux windows, offering a flexible and light-filled living space. The garden room offers a second entrance to the front of the property as well as direct access to the garage.

Upstairs, the first floor provides three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom overlooks the front garden, while the second includes a shower cubicle and wash hand basin. The third offers built-in storage and another wash hand basin. A family bathroom with bath and overhead shower, plus a separate WC, complete this floor.

Above, two large interconnected attic rooms offer excellent storage and, subject to consent, potential for conversion into further bedrooms or flexible living spaces.

Outside, the house is set back from Sidmouth Road behind a stone boundary wall and gated entrance. A wide driveway provides ample parking and leads to the substantial double garage/workshop with power, light, and eaves storage. The rear garden is a delight: walled, southerly-facing, and beautifully stocked with mature shrubs, flower borders, and trees. There are secluded seating areas, a greenhouse, sheds, a glazed pergola, and lawned spaces for relaxation and entertaining.

Colyton and Surroundings

Upper Green Croft lies just a short walk from the centre of Colyton, a historic town with a village atmosphere and strong sense of community. Colyton offers a range of amenities including a health centre, library, butcher’s, baker’s, fishmongers, pharmacy, convenience stores, pubs, cafés, and a variety of independent shops. The town is also home to the renowned Colyton Grammar School, consistently ranked among the top grammar schools in England. Local bus services, as well as the tramway provide further excellent transport links to surrounding areas.

Seaton and the Jurassic Coast are only 2 miles away, with Axmouth harbour and the seaside town of Lyme Regis just 7 miles to the east. Sidmouth lies less than 11 miles to the west, while Axminster, with its mainline railway to Exeter and London, is around 6 miles away. Exeter, with its cultural, retail, and transport facilities, including an international airport, is approximately 20 miles distant.

Vision & Potential

While Upper Green Croft is ready to live in, it also offers exciting possibilities to reshape and modernise, subject to planning permission:

Incorporate the kitchen, garden room, and double garage into one spectacular open-plan kitchen/dining/living space, with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden, creating a modern heart to the home.
Re-purpose the current dining room as a formal lounge, and the existing living room as a snug, playroom, or home office, adding flexibility for family life and home working.
Extend into the attic, converting the two large existing rooms into additional bedrooms, a studio, or guest accommodation.
Retain ample driveway parking for at least two vehicles, even with garage reconfiguration.
This vision would allow the house to evolve into a spacious, light-filled home that balances modern comfort with the elegance and proportions of its Edwardian origins.

At a Glance

Substantial Edwardian detached house, early 1900s
Three double bedrooms and two bathrooms
Two reception rooms plus expansive garden room
Two interconnected attic rooms offering scope for conversion (STPP)
Large double garage/workshop with ample parking
Mature walled gardens with southerly aspect
Walking distance to Colyton’s shops, cafés, and Colyton Grammar School
Just 2 miles from Seaton and the Jurassic Coast
7 miles to Lyme Regis, 11 miles to Sidmouth, 6 miles to Axminster (rail link)
Scope to modernise and create open-plan living (subject to planning)

Detached House in Colyton