House For Sale £825,000
An outstanding detached four bedroom house with a period exterior, contemporary interior and lovely views over the adjoining countryside to West Bay.
This property is believed to have been built in 1919 and has been substantially extended in the last 10 years to create an outstanding family home that takes full advantage of its position being midway between Bridport town and the beach at West Bay. The property has some outstanding contemporary living accommodation with wonderful views that will be hard to beat anywhere. This is a very polished house indeed.
To the front of the house the property is conventionally arranged around an attractive entrance hall on the ground floor and a light and airy landing on the first floor. To one side of the hall there is a sitting room with a bay window and to the other is a study. To the end of the hallway convention goes out of the window! Running across 3/4 of the width of the house is an impressive reception room with a sleek fitted kitchen to one end, a sizeable dining area and a comfortable sitting area to the other.
The kitchen has high gloss charcoal units with a contrasting tiled blue splashback. A kitchen island has an integral induction hob to one side and breakfast bar to the other. Further integral appliances include twin electric ovens, a fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
The sitting area is situated in front of the large glass sliding doors allowing the views to be enjoyed all year long and to be opened out into the garden during the summer months. To one side a doorway leads into a useful utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a large storage cupboard. In addition downstairs beyond the study there is a large back hallway that is ideal for coats and shoes behind which there is a cloakroom.
Upstairs there are four good bedrooms, the principle of which has an en-suite shower room with the family bathroom being equipped with a ball and claw bath and a large double sized shower. Both the bathroom and shower room have been decorated in contemporary style.
The original features of the house have been retained with picture rails, a tiled floor, original doors and good ceiling heights whilst still benefitting from modern features such as UPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating and a pressurised water system.
Outside
To the front of the property there is a substantial driveway laid to stone chippings providing turning and parking for a number of cars. To the side of the property a double gated access leads to the rear garden. To the rear of the property there is a large paved terrace that makes an ideal entertaining area during the summer months and is ideal for taking in the last of the sun, as it faces south and west. There are steps down to the gardens that are for the most part laid to lawn with to one side a large area of deck terrace with space for a hot tub. Within the garden there are two useful timber garden sheds and the gardens are enclosed by timber fencing.
The property is situated midway between Bridport town and West Bay, within walking distance of both. Bridport is a bustling market town with a history of rope-making and is close to the World Heritage Jurassic coastline. It has a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. West Bay has its harbour and beaches and a variety of small businesses catering for everyday needs. Bridport is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, water sports, golf and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area and there are several beaches to choose from. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.
This property is believed to have been built in 1919 and has been substantially extended in the last 10 years to create an outstanding family home that takes full advantage of its position being midway between Bridport town and the beach at West Bay. The property has some outstanding contemporary living accommodation with wonderful views that will be hard to beat anywhere. This is a very polished house indeed.
To the front of the house the property is conventionally arranged around an attractive entrance hall on the ground floor and a light and airy landing on the first floor. To one side of the hall there is a sitting room with a bay window and to the other is a study. To the end of the hallway convention goes out of the window! Running across 3/4 of the width of the house is an impressive reception room with a sleek fitted kitchen to one end, a sizeable dining area and a comfortable sitting area to the other.
The kitchen has high gloss charcoal units with a contrasting tiled blue splashback. A kitchen island has an integral induction hob to one side and breakfast bar to the other. Further integral appliances include twin electric ovens, a fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
The sitting area is situated in front of the large glass sliding doors allowing the views to be enjoyed all year long and to be opened out into the garden during the summer months. To one side a doorway leads into a useful utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a large storage cupboard. In addition downstairs beyond the study there is a large back hallway that is ideal for coats and shoes behind which there is a cloakroom.
Upstairs there are four good bedrooms, the principle of which has an en-suite shower room with the family bathroom being equipped with a ball and claw bath and a large double sized shower. Both the bathroom and shower room have been decorated in contemporary style.
The original features of the house have been retained with picture rails, a tiled floor, original doors and good ceiling heights whilst still benefitting from modern features such as UPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating and a pressurised water system.
Outside
To the front of the property there is a substantial driveway laid to stone chippings providing turning and parking for a number of cars. To the side of the property a double gated access leads to the rear garden. To the rear of the property there is a large paved terrace that makes an ideal entertaining area during the summer months and is ideal for taking in the last of the sun, as it faces south and west. There are steps down to the gardens that are for the most part laid to lawn with to one side a large area of deck terrace with space for a hot tub. Within the garden there are two useful timber garden sheds and the gardens are enclosed by timber fencing.
The property is situated midway between Bridport town and West Bay, within walking distance of both. Bridport is a bustling market town with a history of rope-making and is close to the World Heritage Jurassic coastline. It has a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. West Bay has its harbour and beaches and a variety of small businesses catering for everyday needs. Bridport is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, water sports, golf and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area and there are several beaches to choose from. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.
