Description
An individual and highly impressive detached chalet style bungalow situated in an elevated position at Overcombe with stunning sea views over Weymouth Bay and within a short walk to the beaches at Bowleaze Cove.
The Property - An impressive three bedroom detached chalet bungalow delightfully situated at Overcombe, enjoying stunning far reaching sea views over Weymouth Bay, Portland Harbour and the Lodmoor nature reserve.
Accommodation - A useful entrance porch leads into a spacious and welcoming reception hall with Canadian maple flooring, stairs to the first floor and double doors to the dining room. Access leads to an inner lobby with airing cupboard and modern fitted shower room with useful utility cupboards currently housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. The sitting room is a lovely double aspect room with fabulous sea views, Canadian maple flooring and multi fuel stove. The dining room is to the rear with patio doors opening out to the gardens. The kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of wall and floor cupboards with integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, built in double oven and gas hob.
There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor, both with fitted wardrobes. The bedroom accessed from the sitting room has patio doors opening to the garden. On the first floor is a further double bedroom with a range of built in wardrobes and eaves cupboards enjoying a triple aspect. A feature dormer window at the rear enjoys wonderful long range views over Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. A first floor bathroom servicing the main bedroom is well appointed with whirlpool bath with shower over and fully tiled.
Outside - The front garden is terraced and partly lawned with flowers and shrubs. Steps lead up to the front door and a sun terrace with far-reaching sea views to the south. To the north there are hillside views over Preston towards Hardy's monument and to the west there are some stunning sunsets whatever the season. A concrete driveway to the front provides off road parking and leads to an integral garage with up and over door with power connected. Pedestrian side access leads to the rear. The rear garden is a particular feature and attractively landscaped to take advantage of the fabulous sea views across Weymouth Bay. Immediately adjoining the rear is a stone paved patio together with outside store. Steps lead up to a lawned garden stocked with an abundance of plants and shrubs. At the far end of the garden is a shed and summerhouse with its own patio enjoying stunning sea views. There is a further timber decking sun terrace again designed to enjoy the wonderful views and afternoon sun.
Situation - The property is situated on the outskirts of Weymouth in one of the area's most enviable locations. It's just a short walk to the dog-friendly beaches at Bowleaze Cove, Preston and Overcombe where there are regular swimmers and this is a great spot for paddle boarding and kite surfing too. There are stunning, countryside walks towards the SW coast path right from the front door and a swim is just minutes away! From the field behind the house it's a few minutes' walk to the green, open spaces at Furzy cliff on Bowleaze Coveway and to a choice of cafés overlooking the sea.
The wide range of local amenities is close by including a post office / general store, deli/off-licence, public houses and restaurants. The Preston Road doctor's surgery and chemist is just a mile away by car or 15 mins walk. The bustling and lively town centre is approximately 2 miles away with a comprehensive range of shopping and educational facilities. Its golden sands have again been recognised with a prestigious Blue Flag award. Weymouth has a picturesque inner harbour with continental style cafés, a number of boutiques, eateries and bars as well as sports facilities, cinema and theatre venues. Weymouth and Portland boast excellent sailing and water sport facilities and is home to The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. The resort is surrounded by beautiful, rolling countryside which can be explored by car or via the many excellent footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths. There are areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty especially those along the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. The town also benefits from rail links to both London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
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Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. Gas central heating system.
Broadband: Superfast is available in the area. Mobile Phone: Network coverage is reported to be excellent indoors and out (Information from https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Local Authority: Dorset Council
Tel:01305 251010
Material Information - Council Tax Band E
EPC D
