House For Sale £595,000
A very attractive and substantial semi detached character stone house occupying a picturesque setting in the sought after village of Langton Herring.
The Property - East Cottage is a very attractive and substantial semi-detached character house offering extensive and versatile accommodation together with large south facing gardens in the sought after picturesque village of Langton Herring. It is thought to have been built in circa 1900 - late Victorian - early Edwardian era - with later additions. The original house has attractive natural stone elevations featuring ornate facias and soffits. The property has been under the current ownership since 2000 and over the years subject to extensive improvements and alterations.
The house offers well presented and well proportioned accommodation with a sunny south facing rear aspect and enjoys lovely views over the village and the surrounding countryside. There are numerous character style features including exposed beams, wood block flooring and natural stone fireplaces with inset wood burner to the living room, dining room with pair of rooflights and exposed natural stone together with cottage and panelled internal doors.
Modern amenities include electric convector heating, replacement quality small paned double glazed windows, kitchen with shaker style units, solid beech worktops and LED downlighters (white goods include slot in cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer) together with attractive fully tiled bathroom and en-suite shower rooms.
The generous accommodation extends to ground floor - porch, reception hall, living room, dining room with French outside doors, kitchen, rear porch/utility store, side hall, bedroom three with en-suite shower room, bedroom four with en-suite shower room. First floor - landing, bedrooms one and two, bathroom. Second floor - large attic room.
Outside - The house stands elevated from the lane with a small area of front garden with attractive stone boundary walls, stone steps and pathways plus shrub beds. To the side there is off road parking/driveway for one car and a side pedestrian gate. The rear gardens are a further big feature have a long depth of about 80-100 feet, south facing private and enjoying far reaching country views. There is an adjoining terrace with stone retaining walls, steps lead up to the main garden which is put down to lawn interspersed with a wide variety of trees and shrubs including an apple tree. Two timber sheds (one very large)
Holiday Letting Business / Vacant Possession - A successful holiday letting business has been undertaken for the last four years through Dream Cottages. The house will be offered for holiday lettings until the 10th September this year. It is available as going concern with contents by separate negotiation.
Situation - Langton Herring is a popular and peaceful charming village just back from the Fleet Lagoon, Chesil Beach and the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Within the village there is a highly regarded pub, a church and a working blacksmiths forge. It is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Wonderful walks can be enjoyed from the village including beside the Fleet. The towns of Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport are all within easy reach offering excellent everyday amenities as well as cultural experiences to suit all tastes.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric convector heating.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Stags, Bridport
Directions - From Bridport follow the B3157 to Portesham and continue towards Weymouth. Take the second turning on the right towards Langton Herring and proceed into the village. Continue past the pub and take the next right, East Cottage is found towards the end on the left.
The Property - East Cottage is a very attractive and substantial semi-detached character house offering extensive and versatile accommodation together with large south facing gardens in the sought after picturesque village of Langton Herring. It is thought to have been built in circa 1900 - late Victorian - early Edwardian era - with later additions. The original house has attractive natural stone elevations featuring ornate facias and soffits. The property has been under the current ownership since 2000 and over the years subject to extensive improvements and alterations.
The house offers well presented and well proportioned accommodation with a sunny south facing rear aspect and enjoys lovely views over the village and the surrounding countryside. There are numerous character style features including exposed beams, wood block flooring and natural stone fireplaces with inset wood burner to the living room, dining room with pair of rooflights and exposed natural stone together with cottage and panelled internal doors.
Modern amenities include electric convector heating, replacement quality small paned double glazed windows, kitchen with shaker style units, solid beech worktops and LED downlighters (white goods include slot in cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer) together with attractive fully tiled bathroom and en-suite shower rooms.
The generous accommodation extends to ground floor - porch, reception hall, living room, dining room with French outside doors, kitchen, rear porch/utility store, side hall, bedroom three with en-suite shower room, bedroom four with en-suite shower room. First floor - landing, bedrooms one and two, bathroom. Second floor - large attic room.
Outside - The house stands elevated from the lane with a small area of front garden with attractive stone boundary walls, stone steps and pathways plus shrub beds. To the side there is off road parking/driveway for one car and a side pedestrian gate. The rear gardens are a further big feature have a long depth of about 80-100 feet, south facing private and enjoying far reaching country views. There is an adjoining terrace with stone retaining walls, steps lead up to the main garden which is put down to lawn interspersed with a wide variety of trees and shrubs including an apple tree. Two timber sheds (one very large)
Holiday Letting Business / Vacant Possession - A successful holiday letting business has been undertaken for the last four years through Dream Cottages. The house will be offered for holiday lettings until the 10th September this year. It is available as going concern with contents by separate negotiation.
Situation - Langton Herring is a popular and peaceful charming village just back from the Fleet Lagoon, Chesil Beach and the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Within the village there is a highly regarded pub, a church and a working blacksmiths forge. It is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Wonderful walks can be enjoyed from the village including beside the Fleet. The towns of Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport are all within easy reach offering excellent everyday amenities as well as cultural experiences to suit all tastes.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric convector heating.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Stags, Bridport
Directions - From Bridport follow the B3157 to Portesham and continue towards Weymouth. Take the second turning on the right towards Langton Herring and proceed into the village. Continue past the pub and take the next right, East Cottage is found towards the end on the left.
