House For Sale £475,000
Fortuneswell, Portland

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A versatile period home with stunning sea views, comprising of six bedrooms, six bathrooms, parking and a stunning roof terrace with views; situated on Fortuneswell, Portland, moments from Chesil Beach, The National Sailing Academy and the array of amenities the area has to offer. This beautiful home lends itself to a large family with ample space for a home office/working from home. The present owners bought the property in 2005, and in 2007 after extensive renovation, opened their beautiful home as a successful bed and breakfast. Available with NO FORWARD CHAIN!

Approaching the property from Fortuneswell, a wooden door opens into a distinctive entrance vestibule which leads into a grand welcoming hallway with ample space for storage; ideal for muddy boots, bikes, diving gear or sailing equipment.

Ascending to the first floor is a large landing space with access to all the main living accommodation. Situated at the front of the property is the living room; a large double fronted room with bay windows overlooking Fortuneswell, complete with a feature fireplace, cornice ceiling, picture rails and dado rails.

The kitchen is positioned in the centre of the first floor and comprises a range of fitted wall and base units with ample storage, a central island, space for a range style cooker with extractor unit, a selection of other fitted appliances, splash back tiling and space for a small breakfast table.

Beyond the kitchen is the second reception room; a beautiful period room with feature fireplace, and in summer arranged as the formal dining room. French doors open from here onto the South Westerly rooftop terrace, perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun all year round, with views over the village towards the cliffs and sea.

To the rear of the first floor you pass through a utility area and cloakroom before reaching the third reception room/ sun room.

The utility area is equipped with floor to ceiling storage cupboards, space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and large utility sink. A further cupboard houses the gas boiler and a door gives access to the terrace.

Completing the first floor is the sun room; a fantastic room, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee during the day whilst looking down Chesil Beach or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening watching the sun set over Lyme Bay.

Proceeding to the second floor are two large storage cupboards, perfect for laundry and the first four bedrooms; three doubles and one single, each boasting an en-suite bathroom. The main bedroom is a large, traditional, room with views towards the cliffs and sea plus a full size en-suite with a bath, WC and wash hand basin.

The third floor comprises a further two double bedrooms, each with en-suites; one enjoys views over Fortuneswell towards the hills, the other enjoys views over the sea.


The building dates from around 1894 formally known as Clarence House, it was occupied, on the upper floors by the Score family, who ran the General store at street level. In the 1940's the store was acquired by Lipton's and continued until its closure in 1998.

There is a smoke alarm and a sprinkler system fitted throughout the whole building.

A private allocated parking space is available at the rear of the building.

Living Room - 7.49m x 4.60m (24'7 x 15'1) -

Kitchen/ Breakfast Room - 5.38m x 3.48m (17'8 x 11'5) -

Dining Room - 5.41m x 4.01m (17'9 x 13'2) -

Sun Room - 7.01m x 2.64m (23'0 x 8'8) -

Bedroom One - 3.53m x 3.43m (11'7 x 11'3) -

Bedroom Two - 5.41m x 3.45m (17'9 x 11'4) -

Bedroom Three - 2.51m x 2.41m (8'3 x 7'11) -

Bedroom Four - 3.94m x 3.51m (12'11 x 11'6) -

Bedroom Five - 4.45m x 3.43m (14'7 x 11'3) -

Bedroom Six - 4.45m x 3.43m (14'7 x 11'3) -

Lease - The vendor has informed us that the property will have a new 999 year lease upon completion.

All measurements are approximate and are maximum measurements.