House For Sale £1,750,000
This fine well-appointed and versatile family home has been transformed by the current owners who have created a truly exceptional space ideal for modern family living and entertaining. Originally built in 1929 this home has been brought into the 21st century from its American Ranch styling outside to its delicate blending of original features and modern needs on the inside.
On the ground floor there is a spacious hall, leading to two south facing reception rooms, both of which open onto a traditional covered veranda that extends to the side and front of the house. The sitting room benefits from an original stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove and original curved ceiling.
The south facing kitchen family room is the hub of house. An extensive space blending a mixture of materials; exposed brickwork and steel beams, solid games court wood floor and carpeted sitting area with a bioethanol fire. A painted wood kitchen with Oak worktops. There are two islands, one incorporating a free standing range oven and breakfast bar seating. Further appliances include a second oven, hob, an extractor and dishwasher. There are three bi-fold doors opening out to a private sun deck with views towards Portland harbour, Chesil and the Jurassic coastline beyond.
The property also boasts a cinema room, a library, a good size gym (with en-suite shower room) and a large indoor swimming pool. The boot room has washing facilities and can be accessed from outside after long winter walks.
There are two staircases. The first from the main hall is the original with ornate iron balustrade leading a galleried landing and branches off to the new hall. A second rear staircase also leads to the first floor.
On the first floor the new landing can easily double as a snug or office space, and leads to the principle bedrooms. The master suite and second bedroom benefit from a walk-in wardrobes and ensuite shower rooms. Master also enjoys a freestanding bath, and his and hers sinks. Both rooms have balcony access and views over the grounds, the sea and the coast. For convenience there is an upstairs laundry room with fitted units, sink and integral washing machine.
There are two further bedrooms with en suite facilities and sea views. There are three more bedrooms served by both a family shower room and a family bathroom.
The second floor which has consent for an attic room and bathroom is currently boarded with windows to the front and south with stunning 180 degree views. This area could provide additional living space in accordance with your own needs and has been left for this very purpose; bedrooms, office, studio, hobby room, the choice is yours (subject to any necessary consents)
Outside the house is approached via a private driveway with gated access into a gravelled parking area and turning circle. There is a large detached garage with electric door and a covered space for a boat or trailer. The boiler is accessible from outside and doubles as a drying room.
The garden surrounds the house with the majority of lawns to the South of the property. The mature trees and shrubs provide an oasis of privacy.
This secluded plot is elevated and set back from the road in one of Weymouth’s more coveted locations close to amenities and most of all the coast.
The area provides the opportunity to enjoy a range of watersports inc; sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing within Portland harbour. Sandsfoot Castle and beach, Castle Cove with its Sailing Club are a matter of meters down the road. The Rodwell Trail which winds itself from Weymouth harbour to Chesil Beach to Portland Marina and Sailing Academy, links many cycling and walking paths from coast to country trails.
Within ½ a mile of the property there are a range of amenities including; general store, bakery, doctors surgeries, dentist, hairdressers, chemist, public house, takeaways and both Primary and Secondary schools. All in walking distance.
Weymouth Town Centre and Brewers Quay with its attractive harbour are 1½ miles and provide a wide range of bistros, pubs, and restaurants along with shopping outlets and the stunning Georgian esplanade and sandy beach.
There are rail links from Weymouth to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
On the ground floor there is a spacious hall, leading to two south facing reception rooms, both of which open onto a traditional covered veranda that extends to the side and front of the house. The sitting room benefits from an original stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove and original curved ceiling.
The south facing kitchen family room is the hub of house. An extensive space blending a mixture of materials; exposed brickwork and steel beams, solid games court wood floor and carpeted sitting area with a bioethanol fire. A painted wood kitchen with Oak worktops. There are two islands, one incorporating a free standing range oven and breakfast bar seating. Further appliances include a second oven, hob, an extractor and dishwasher. There are three bi-fold doors opening out to a private sun deck with views towards Portland harbour, Chesil and the Jurassic coastline beyond.
The property also boasts a cinema room, a library, a good size gym (with en-suite shower room) and a large indoor swimming pool. The boot room has washing facilities and can be accessed from outside after long winter walks.
There are two staircases. The first from the main hall is the original with ornate iron balustrade leading a galleried landing and branches off to the new hall. A second rear staircase also leads to the first floor.
On the first floor the new landing can easily double as a snug or office space, and leads to the principle bedrooms. The master suite and second bedroom benefit from a walk-in wardrobes and ensuite shower rooms. Master also enjoys a freestanding bath, and his and hers sinks. Both rooms have balcony access and views over the grounds, the sea and the coast. For convenience there is an upstairs laundry room with fitted units, sink and integral washing machine.
There are two further bedrooms with en suite facilities and sea views. There are three more bedrooms served by both a family shower room and a family bathroom.
The second floor which has consent for an attic room and bathroom is currently boarded with windows to the front and south with stunning 180 degree views. This area could provide additional living space in accordance with your own needs and has been left for this very purpose; bedrooms, office, studio, hobby room, the choice is yours (subject to any necessary consents)
Outside the house is approached via a private driveway with gated access into a gravelled parking area and turning circle. There is a large detached garage with electric door and a covered space for a boat or trailer. The boiler is accessible from outside and doubles as a drying room.
The garden surrounds the house with the majority of lawns to the South of the property. The mature trees and shrubs provide an oasis of privacy.
This secluded plot is elevated and set back from the road in one of Weymouth’s more coveted locations close to amenities and most of all the coast.
The area provides the opportunity to enjoy a range of watersports inc; sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing within Portland harbour. Sandsfoot Castle and beach, Castle Cove with its Sailing Club are a matter of meters down the road. The Rodwell Trail which winds itself from Weymouth harbour to Chesil Beach to Portland Marina and Sailing Academy, links many cycling and walking paths from coast to country trails.
Within ½ a mile of the property there are a range of amenities including; general store, bakery, doctors surgeries, dentist, hairdressers, chemist, public house, takeaways and both Primary and Secondary schools. All in walking distance.
Weymouth Town Centre and Brewers Quay with its attractive harbour are 1½ miles and provide a wide range of bistros, pubs, and restaurants along with shopping outlets and the stunning Georgian esplanade and sandy beach.
There are rail links from Weymouth to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
