Description
A welcoming, mellow stone former farmhouse with attractive gardens, 3.25 acres and a substantial outbuilding, creating a charming house with potential within, and with stunning views of the Bride Valley.
The Dwelling - Bridelands sits in the glorious Bride Valley, surrounded by open countryside with a backdrop of rolling chalk downland, within a short drive of both Bridport and the county town of Dorchester.
The mellow stone house is comfortable and well-maintained. Charming features from the original building have been retained during modernisation, creating a welcoming and comfortable home. The accommodation flows seamlessly, and with their dual aspects, the master bedroom and main reception rooms are filled with natural light and enjoy delightful views over the garden or the surrounding countryside.
To fully optimise the available space and stunning position, a purchaser may be tempted to substantially extend or reconfigure the property, subject to the necessary consents.
A detached barn, currently used for storage, adds additional possibilities. With a paddock adjoining the garden, the grounds extend to 3.25 acres.
Accommodation - The original building is likely to date back to the 19th century and is currently configured as a traditional Dorset longhouse. On the ground floor, a central hallway with a study off leads to a charming, double-aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace and a wood-burning stove as its focal point. The dining room has double doors to the terrace and leads to the kitchen, which is well equipped with a comprehensive range of floor- and wall-mounted units and cupboards, an oil-fired Rayburn (electric on-off switch), and space for an everyday breakfast table. The practical side of life is catered for beyond the kitchen with a utility room, a cloakroom and an enclosed back porch.
Upstairs, there are four good bedrooms, all with open country views. The principal bedroom has two built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms share the family bathroom, fitted with a claw-foot bath and shower. The property has oil-fired central heating and UPVC double glazing.
Outside - A driveway to the side of the house provides parking for several cars and a double garage with lighting and power. Attractive gardens surround the house, so there is always a spot to relax in the sunshine. Lawns are edged by mature herbaceous shrubs and ornamental trees, with a further vegetable garden and fruit tree beyond the driveway.
A south-facing summerhouse abuts the garage within the garden, while on the east side is a stone barn currently divided into 4 cattle stalls and a store, used for storage but which could be converted to additional accommodation, a convenient home office, studio or workshop, subject to the necessary consents.
A gate from the garden leads to a level paddock, a corner of which is planted with trees, and which is bordered by a hedge, post & wire and in part by the River Bride, which runs along the north and a section of the west boundary. The paddock has two road access points.
Situation - The property is on the edge of the small village of Long Bredy which boasts a strong sense of community with regular social events and initiatives including the popular 'Come Along Inn', held monthly at the village hall. The village is in the West Dorset National Landscape and is a short drive from the coast at National Trust-owned Burton Bradstock with a cafe, and West Bexington, on the Jurassic Coast and both are about 10 minutes away by car. Litton Cheney, approximately one mile away, has a village pub as well as Litton Lakes, a tranquil facility for paddle boarding, wild swimming or picnics. The Lakes also has a year-round café onsite. Litton Cheney is also home to Bride Valley Vineyard, which is open to the public. The countryside surrounding Long Bredy is a haven for walking and cycling, being situated on major walking routes such as The Macmillan Way as well as the National Cycle Network.
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Services - Mains water and electric. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available.
Mobile - Indoor coverage is good and outdoors is very good.
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Council Tax Band: G (Dorset Council - 01305 251010)
EPC: F
Material Information - Under the Estate Agents Act 1979 we are required to inform any prospective purchaser that this property is owned by a family member of a member of staff of Symonds & Sampson and as such constitutes a 'connected person'.
