- 5 spacious bedrooms +
- 2 modern bathrooms +
- Fully modernised house +
- Built in 1860 +
- South-facing private patio +
- Double glazing throughout +
- Close to town centre +
- Near Dawlish station +
- Access to water nearby +
- Viewing recommended +
Some homes are built. Others are kept.
5 Park Road is a home that has quietly done both — for well over a century.
Built in the 19th century, this substantial and characterful period property sits just moments from Dawlish town centre and its beautiful seafront, offering a rare blend of architectural presence and relaxed coastal living. Over the years, the building has played a meaningful role in the local community, having served at different times as both a school and a church, before becoming a much-loved private home. Those earlier chapters still echo gently through the high ceilings, generous proportions, and calm sense of space found throughout.
Coming to the market for the first time since 1968, the house has remained in the same ownership for over five decades — a rare and compelling testament to both the home itself and its enviable location.
Inside, the accommodation is generous and flexible, with five double bedrooms, two retaining original fireplaces that add warmth and character. With two bathrooms and a well-balanced layout, the home is ideally suited to family living, multi-generational households, or those seeking a spacious coastal retreat with a story to tell.
At its heart lies a large, welcoming lounge, centred around a log burner — a space made for long evenings, conversation, and quiet comfort. Traditional features and a sense of permanence give the room a reassuring, lived-in charm.
Outside, Dawlish offers its best within easy reach: sandy beaches, coastal walks, independent cafés, shops, and the mainline railway station with direct links to Exeter and beyond. Whether as a permanent home, a coastal escape, or a long-term investment, this is a property that offers more than bricks and mortar — it offers history, heart, and a way of life.
Homes of this age, scale, and provenance are rarely released. This one is simply waiting for its next chapter.