Description
Charming period detached four bedroom house in need of refurbishment with wonderful gardens extending to 0.726 acres all a short walk to Seatown Beach.
Introduction - Holme cottage is all about the character, the gardens and the position. The property has clearly had many incarnations and the original cottage is likely to have been built in the 19th century with substantial extensions added thereafter to create an attractive rambling property with a charm all of its own. The gardens surround the house adjoining open countryside and are well stocked with an array of plants, trees and shrubs and frame the cottage beautifully. Lastly, its position is within walking distance of one of Dorset's finest beaches at Seatown yet lie within a short step of a village shop and two public houses.
Accommodation - The accommodation on the ground floor briefly consists of a sitting room to one end of the cottage, a study to the centre and a dining room to the other end. All three rooms look out over the gardens with two of the rooms having hardwood flooring and two having open fireplaces. To the front of the house, there is a fully fitted kitchen with a Rayburn that runs the heating and the hot water beyond which a door leads through to the integral garage. Upstairs there are four good bedrooms the principal of which has an en-suite shower room with the three remaining bedrooms sharing the family bathroom.
The property has gas heating, mains drainage and water, and is in need of some updating.
Outside - To the front of the property there is a drive way laid to Stone sets that provides parking for a number of cars and access to the integral garage.
The gardens are extensive with the most formal parts nearest the house and are well-stocked with an array of herbaceous, shrub and tree planting. For the keen gardener, this genuinely is a paradise that could be adapted and remodelled in a number of different ways. Beyond the formal gardens on the east side there is more wild area while on the west side of the house there is a large meadow area punctuated by mature trees with the whole of the south side of the property adjoining open countryside.
Situation - The house benefits from being tucked away from any passing traffic, a short walk to the sea and forming part of the popular coastal village of Chideock. Chideock is a popular West Dorset village, being just under a mile from Seatown and the renowned Jurassic coastline and Lyme Bay. Bridport is three miles away and is a bustling and vibrant market town with a history of rope-making. It has a variety of shops, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, golfing, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area. The region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.
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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Broadband - Superfast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website for more details.
EPC: E
Local Authority - Dorset Council - 01305 251010
Tax Band: F
