Description
A substantial charming period cottage in a spectacular beachside location adjoining East Beach, in the highly sought after coastal harbour resort of West Bay on the beautiful Jurassic Coast. EPC: Exempt - Grade II Listed
The Property - Ship Cottage is a substantial attached period cottage/house, occupying a truly stunning coastal beachside location adjoining wonderful East Beach in the highly sought after coastal harbour resort of West Bay on the glorious Jurassic Coast.
The exact age of the property is unknown although believed to date back, possibly, to the 1700s. It is very historic and listed grade 2, of architectural or historic importance. It has main walls of solid stone with lime rendered elevations under a predominantly thatched roof. A whole number of upgrading works have been undertaken during the current ownership of some 35 years although there is still scope for improvement.
There are extensive views over East Beach, the harbour and along the wonderful Jurassic Coast, taking in panoramic Lyme Bay with Portland to the far east and Start Point to the far west.
The accommodation is extensive and versatile and has been successfully let out for holiday purposes. Character features include exposed beams, cottage doors, wood panelling and part sash windows.
Briefly, the accommodation extends to:
Ship Cottage (known as 'The Beach House' for holiday purposes)
Lower ground floor - Kitchen, covered outside passage, dining room
Ground floor - Hall, cloakroom, bedroom, walk-through reception/lobby/boot room/utility, large living room (part divided by exposed beams), sunroom.
First floor - Lobby, modern shower room, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, main first floor landing, 2 bedrooms, separate WC.
Second First floor - Landing, 2 bedrooms, bathroom.
Second floor - Attic bedroom
The Annexe (known as 'Crabshell' for holiday purposes)
Hall with former kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, shower room
Ship Cottage is a truly unique property and will equally appeal as a private home , for home & income , second home or holiday letting investment .
The availability of properties in such a wonderful beachside position is extremely rare and this is possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Outside - Ship Cottage enjoys the benefit of rights of parking by The Green, subject to availability.
There is a small crazy paved open plan courtyard front garden with views to the harbour.
Situation - Ship Cottage occupies a spectacular position right on East Beach forming part of the beautiful and dramatic 18 mile long Chesil Beach. West Bay is a very popular and busy coastal resort on the stunning World Heritage Site coast known as the Jurassic Coast. It enjoyed national and global attention due to the location for the ITV award winning drama, Broadchurch.
West Bay offers many excellent attractions including a picturesque harbour, bathing beaches, local shops , public houses and restaurants together with an 18-hole golf course and magnificent coastal and clifftop walks through land owned or controlled by the National Trust. There are regular bus services to Bridport and beyond. The immediate area is designated as being one of outstanding natural beauty (AONB).
The thriving, historic, former ropemaking town of Bridport , famed for its attractive wide streets , is only a few miles away, offering an excellent range of shopping and business facilities together with the popular twice weekly market , Bridport Arts Centre , Electric Palace entertainment venue and superb leisure centre with swimming pool. The town holds many festivals every year.
The well known coastal resorts of Lyme Regis and Weymouth are also very nearby.
Services - All mains services. Part gas central heating and night storage heating.
Broadband - Standard up to 4Mbps and Ultrafast up to 1000Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside.
(Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Stags Bridport.
Directions - On entering West Bay turn left just before the harbour and Ship Cottage is found at the far end, just past the Bridport Arms Hotel.
