5 bed detached house for sale

Chideock, Bridport DT6

Classic beautifully proportioned detached Georgian village house in a substantial plot adjoining open countryside with magnificent views to the sea to the south.

Dwelling

This house is a classic early 18th century house, with enormous character and beautifully proportioned spacious accommodation. Many of the original features of the property are still intact with some lovely fireplaces in the principal rooms, extraordinary ceiling heights, decorative mouldings, high skirting boards, shuttered double hung casement windows and dado rails to name but a few. It should be noted however that this property is not listed and therefore, subject to obtaining the necessary building consents it could be altered in any number of ways. In addition the gardens are substantial with an area to the east of the main house that again subject to planning, could be developed further. Add to this, lovely country and sea views and you have a mouth-watering prospect.

Accomodation

In classic Georgian style, the property centres around the hallway with a fine staircase on the ground floor and an equally light bright landing above. The grander side of the house lies on the east side facing south with both a good dining room and a drawing room each with original fireplaces, and views out over the surrounding countryside towards the sea. On the west side, the practical side of living is catered for with a footprint that allows the kitchen to flow through to the kitchen/ breakfast room, and then in turn to a conservatory which is perfect for modern day living. Off the kitchen, there is a useful scullery/utility room, while off the hallway stairs lead down to a two room cellar. Upstairs there are five bedrooms two of which have ensuite bathrooms, with the three remaining bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. The property is fitted for oil fired central heating, however the heating has not functioned for some years, supplemented by an oil fired aga in the kitchen.

Outside

The property sits on the west side of its plot with a large areas of garden on three sides. On the East side there is parking and access to the double garage with wrought iron gates, giving vehicular access down to the house. The East garden was originally set out as a croquet lawn but is now a blank canvas laid to lawn.

Immediately to the rear of the property there is a formal area of lawn with an ornamental pond to its centre that takes in the best of the views over the valley that frames sight lines to the sea. On the west side of the house there is a substantial vegetable garden complete with poly tunnels and a timber shed. The gardens are in need of taking in hand however within the garden there are some handsome well established trees including number of Yews and a lovely Ginko.

Situation

The property is quietly situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is located in a conservation Area within walking distance to the local beach of Seatown and the renowned Jurassic coastline. Bridport is about four miles away and is a bustling and vibrant market town with a history of rope-making. It has a variety of shops, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. The region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne

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Services

Mains electricity, water, drainage and oil heating
Broadband: Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage: There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
Dorset Council: Council Tax Band: G
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