Summary - Bicclescombe Grange, Kingsley Avenue EX34 8ET
11 bed 7 bath Detached
- Substantial Victorian house with 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and wet room
- Detached 2‑bed annexe with games room and garage/workshop
- Indoor heated pool (40ft x 20ft), hot tub; dedicated plant room
- Large private grounds: 2.81 acres, paddock, ponds and woodland
- Solar PV, EV charging, three‑phase supply; mains gas heating
- Business rated currently but remains residential in planning terms
- Private drainage and older stone walls likely without cavity insulation
- Large upkeep and servicing obligations for pool, boilers and grounds
An exceptional and versatile Victorian residence set in 2.81 acres, The Grange combines substantial family living with clear income potential. The main house provides nine bedrooms, six bathrooms and a wet room across generous, characterful rooms, while a detached two‑bed annexe offers independent accommodation or rental income. The indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and extensive leisure spaces make the site rare in the local market.
The grounds are a major asset: secluded, mature and varied with ponds, paddock and woodland, private driveway and parking for multiple cars. Practical features include solar PV, EV charging, three‑phase electric supply, mains gas central heating and double glazing. The property is offered freehold, as a retirement sale with no onward chain, and is currently business rated while remaining residential in planning terms.
Prospective buyers should factor-in ongoing maintenance and running costs associated with a property of this size and nature. The original core dates from the 1890s and many external walls are sandstone/limestone with assumed no cavity insulation, so upgrading and energy improvements may be required. Drainage is to a private system and the pool complex has separate plant and boiler equipment that will need regular servicing.
For those seeking changeable uses, The Grange presents options: a large private country home, continued holiday‑let business, multi‑generational living with separate annexe, or various redevelopment possibilities subject to planning consent. Its scale, leisure facilities and elevated, semi‑coastal setting make it especially attractive to purchasers wanting character, privacy and scope to add value.
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