View Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
South West
£525,000
Listed on 28/10/2026
Listed on 28/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
DetachedArea
1141 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
- Terrace
Description
This two-bedroom detached house is set in an elevated position within walking distance of Lyme Regis seafront and beaches. Its split-level accommodation includes two kitchens, reception and utility spaces, a bathroom and a cloakroom, with scope to update and reconsider how the rooms work together. The upper level has a sitting room, separate kitchen, second bedroom and access to a sun terrace; the lower level includes a kitchen/dining room, bathroom and additional double bedroom. The existing arrangement may suit a range of uses, subject to any necessary consents.
Outside, a driveway provides extensive parking, while the gardens extend to the rear and side. The terrace and elevated position look across the town towards Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast. The property is freehold, and the listing advises that mains services are connected. Council tax band E.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
38out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
Edelweiss has a distinctive coastal setting: this detached home sits above Lyme Regis with sea views, a terrace, garden and extensive parking. Its split-level arrangement, two kitchens and reception spaces offer scope to rethink how the house works, while the dated finishes throughout make it a clear medium-scale modernisation project. The bathroom also has an apparently unfinished or damaged wall area, and the terrace paving is cracked and uneven in places.
The price is the main constraint. At £525,000, the asking price is already above the local average on a floor-area basis; combined with a mid-to-substantial works programme, that leaves the overall outlay stretched against local benchmarks for a home of this size. That comparison is with current local averages, not a forecast of the value after renovation, so the coastal outlook and adaptable layout need to justify the premium.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated interiors, including the two kitchens and bathroom, and refresh finishes across the living and bedroom spaces.
- Explore how the split-level layout and two kitchens could be reconfigured to create more cohesive living space, subject to feasibility and any necessary consents.
- Make better use of the elevated sea outlook by linking the upper living area with the terrace, while improving the garden's established outdoor space.
Key risks
- The asking price is above the local £/sqf average, and adding a mid-to-substantial works programme leaves the overall outlay stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area.
- Purchase plus the works band looks tight when the asking price sits alongside the indicated works scale — around 18% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today, so margin after refurbishment is unproven.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Axminster Rail Station
4.6 miles
Train · Axminster
Colyford Station (Seaton Tramway)
5.3 miles
Tram · Colyford
Colyton Station (Seaton Tramway)
5.5 miles
Tram · Colyton
Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway)
5.9 miles
Tram · Seaton
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