Description
A beautiful four bedroom detached home situated close to Bridport town centre with a large garden, garage and parking.
The Dwelling - This beautiful four bedroom detached property was built in 1912 and has a wealth of character throughout. The property offers two reception rooms as well as a kitchen/dining room, four generous bedrooms and a large garden, garage and off-road parking. Full planning permission was granted in 2020 for a two bedroom chalet bungalow within the grounds with separate access (now lapsed).
Accommodation - The property is conventionally arranged around a large hallway with original wood flooring, providing access to the principal accommodation. To the right hand side is a bright and spacious family room, with a focal point of a feature fireplace equipped with a woodburning stove and a bay window overlooking the garden. To the rear is the living room, which focusses around a fireplace equipped with a gas coal effect woodburner with original surround, and doors onto the conservatory. The kitchen/dining room is to the left hand side, and is fitted with base units with open shelving over, with space for a dishwasher, fridge and range cooker. The dining area has a lovely feature fireplace and built-in storage to the alcoves. Off the kitchen is a useful utility room, with an integrated freezer, additional storage and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a door into the wc.
Upstairs, a large landing provides access to three of the generous double bedrooms, all benefitting from built-in wardrobes. These rooms are served by the part tiled family bathroom, which is fitted with a white suite comprising a bath with shower over, wc and sink. Further stairs rise to a double bedroom with an ensuite shower.
Outside - There is a generous well-kept lawn which is complemented by several flagstone terraces, well stocked flower beds and a range of shrubs and trees. To the bottom of the garden there is gated off road parking for several cars and access to the garage. The garden is enclosed by walls, fencing and hedging and also benefits from several fruit trees.
Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage - Network coverage is mostly good indoors and good outdoors.
Local Authority - Dorset Council: 01305 251010.
Council tax band: F.
Situation - The property lies in an elevated position close to the centre of Bridport. Bridport is a bustling and vibrant market town which has a history of rope making and is now a gateway to the Jurassic, World Heritage coastline at nearby West Bay. It has a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. Bridport is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.
Agents Note - There was full planning permission to construct a detached two bedroom chalet bungalow in the grounds. Planning application number: WD/D/19/002527 (lapsed).
