5 bedroom detached house for sale

An detached home set on the edge of village. Kitchen, sitting room, dining room, 4 bedrooms (master en-suite), bathroom, double garage with accommodation over and parking. Further 5 Acres by negotiation

Situation and amenities

Rocklea is situated on the fringes of the village of Askerswell in a rural, yet accessible location. The whole area is much sought after and lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of the West Dorset countryside. The house and village are surrounded by rolling countryside, Eggardon Hill, iron-age hillfort, provides an iconic viewpoint nearby. Askerswell has a village hall, church and a welcoming public house. There is a well regarded primary school at the nearby village of Loders. The vibrant town of Bridport lies approximately three miles to the west. It has a twice weekly market as well as regular farmers' markets and offers a range of quirky and artisan local shops. The town has a thriving music, food, arts and literary community, hosting the Bridport Literary Festival and the lively Bridport Hat Festival to name but a few. There are many cultural and community events to add to the diary along with regular clubs, gigs and activities. Bridport's mainstream amenities include restaurants and hotels, a cinema, art centre and leisure centre, supermarkets, a museum, a health centre, a hospital and a number of excellent primary schools and secondary schooling. There is access to the Jurassic Coast at the pretty harbour of West Bay and there are a number of excellent beaches and inlets throughout the area. Rocklea has good access out to the A35 and therefore into Bridport, Dorchester and beyond to the east. There is a main line railway station at the County town of Dorchester with commuter links to London and the East.

Description

Rocklea is an individual detached home set in an idyllic rural position in this charming West Dorset village. The house, was built in a traditional style and was constructed approximately 10 years ago and has been designed to blend in with the neighbouring period homes. Rocklea is of Hamstone and K rendered elevations beneath a thatched roof and combines all the charm of period living with modern conveniences. Features include solid Oak floors on the ground floor. The sitting room has a fantastic brick fireplace that houses a log burner, the room also having French windows to the garden. The farmhouse style kitchen provides solid oak fronted cupboards and drawers with an oil fired Aga, a snug area and doors directly to the garden. The modern conveniences include oil fired central heating and double glazing. In addition to the main house there is a detached double garage with a one bedroom flat above which has its own council tax banding (A). There is separate parking available for the flat which is ideal as ancillary accommodation for friends and relatives or to create income.

Outside

Rocklea is approached from the lane via an open gateway to a gravel parking and turning area with space for a number of vehicles. To one side of this lies the double garage with light and power connected, two remote control roller shutter doors and the annexe above. Adjacent to the garage is a pedestrian gate which leads through to the rear garden where there is a paved sun terrace perfect for al fresco dining and a plumbed in hot tub (available by separate negotiation). A door leads from this area to the apartment above the garage. The paved sun terrace runs along the rear of the property, beyond which lies a bank with a rock garden planted with mature shrubs and flowers. At the top of the bank is an enclosed area with what is currently a chicken and goose run and a vegetable garden. On the opposite side of the house is a large sweeping level lawn. The gardens enjoy an open rural outlook.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment only through Bridport Stags, call .

Services

Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity, oil fired central heating.
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Dirctional note

From our Bridport take the A35 towards Dorchester and continue until you see the first turning for Askerswell on the left hand side. At this turning continue along the lane until seeing a further turning signposted Askerswell on the right. Continue along this road into the village and Rocklea can be found on the right hand side.

Local authority

West Dorset District Council
Stratton House
58-60 High West Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1UZ

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