7 bedroom detached house for sale

Boscawen House is an impressive early 20th century detached house, believed to have been commissioned by the Royal Navy as an Admiral's Residence. Set in grounds of approximately 0.6 acres the property offers potential for conversion to apartments in addition to new build opportunities.

Entrance Porch * Entrance Hall * Sitting Room * Study * Dining Room * Kitchen * Lobby * Cloakrooms * Bathrooms * Seven Bedrooms * Ground floor annex * Gardens and Parking

Being situated at the north end of Portland, Castle Road, Underhill is a short stroll from nearby Chesil Beach where Quiddles Cafe offers an excellent place to relax with a coffee and watch the fisherman collecting crab pots, or walk onto the popular Cove House Inn where summer evenings see many locals and tourists alike watching the spectacular sunsets. The range of takeaways and eateries include The Blue Fish Cafe, whilst slightly further wandering takes you to the Boat that Rocks Bar and Bistro, based at Portland Marina. In addition there is a further array of public houses, convenience store, library and health centre. Portland Harbour and Chesil Beach offer a range of popular outdoor activities including sea fishing, sailing and windsurfing. The nearby resort town of Weymouth offers a range of brand name high street shops, an attractive harbour area and a child friendly sandy beach.

Entrance Porch

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room: 5.76m (18' 11") extending to 7.04m (23' 1") into bay x 3.92m (12' 10")
Front aspect bay window, side aspect window, stone fireplace.

Study: 3.93m x 3.47m (12' 11" x 11' 5")
Rear aspect window, tiled fireplace.

Dining Room: 4.80m x 3.96m (15' 9" x 13')
Three rear aspect windows, fireplace.

Kitchen: 4.85m x 3.75m (15' 11" x 12' 4") maximum.
Three front aspect windows. Door to annexe.

Lobby

Downstairs Cloakrooms

First Floor Landing:
Rear aspect window.

Bedroom One: 4.92m (16' 2") to bay x 3.95m (13')
Side aspect window.

Bedroom Two: 3.95m x 2.08m (13' x 6' 10")
Side aspect window.

Bedroom Three: 3.95m x 3.46m (13' x 11' 4")
Rear aspect window.

Bedroom Four: 5.17m x 3.97m (17' x 13')
Rear aspect window.

Bedroom Five: 3.76m x 3.71m (12' 4" x 12' 2")
Front aspect window providing sea views.

Bathroom Facilities:
On the first floor there are three showers and two cloakrooms.

Second Floor Landing:
Two rear aspect windows.

Bedroom Six: 5.58m x 3.00m (18' 4" x 9' 10")
Side aspect dormer window.

Bedroom Seven: 3.74m x 2.74m (12' 3" x 9') extending to 5.18m (17')
Side aspect dormer window.

One bedroom groud floor annexe

One bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC, lounge and kitchen area.

Outside:
The property is located in substantial grounds of approximate 0.6 acres, mainly laid to lawn with a large parking area.


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About Weymouth and Portland, Dorset:
The Borough of Weymouth and Portland is located at the heart of Dorset's World Heritage Coastline, known as the 'Jurassic Coast'. The Isle of Portland is a centre for leisure activities including fishing, diving, bird watching, rock climbing, walking and a variety of water sports, including sailing at the newly opened Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, venue for the sailing events at the 2012 Olympic Games. Nearby Weymouth offers a lively nightlife, high street shops and a sweeping sandy beach. The area has a varied array of property types and styles, from houses and flats to cottages and apartments.

Services for Buyers:
Red House Estate Agents are property specialists in Weymouth and Portland, Dorset. We offer a good selection of property for sale in the Portland area, from houses and flats to cottages and luxury apartments, including the prestigious Ocean Views development. Please call us to discuss your needs.

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