Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 9 Bridport Road, Beaminster, a charming and spacious semi-detached type home with 5 bed in the DT8 3LU area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built before 1900 and has a reported internal area of 396 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £305,500 and a rental potential of £1,986 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to May 1, 2025. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"An impressive three storey Grade II listed residence situated towards the edge of the town of
Beaminster with detached studio, landscape gardens, double garage and parking.
Dwelling This Grade II listed hamstone property, dating back to the 1700s and originally two properties, resides on the outskirts of Beaminster and has been transformed by
its present owner into an elegant home with exquisite taste demonstrated throughout. Historically, this property was a boarding school until it underwent an extensive renovation in 2000 by the renown builder, C G FRY and Son. The internal space for the house totals 3866 s ft 359.1 sq m spread across three floors with 5 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms and a guest suite. Period features are dotted throughout including mullion windows, inglenook fireplaces, beamed ceilings and pretty window seats. Outside the artist studio offers a super additional space for a variety of uses including a home office. The studio is set over double garages with parking. The very fine walled garden has been landscaped and is a picture of colour as it rises from the rear of the property over various terraces to a viewing point with a vista of the town s roof tops and on to the surrounding countryside.
Accommodation Front door is to the side of the property which opens into the lobby with decorative tiles and boiler cupboard. Door to main hall and kitchen. The kitchen has a central feature of a three oven gas Aga. The kitchen is bespoke with hand built units painted in a soft grey and including a wonderful pantry cupboard and side board with open shelving. Views over the garden with stable door out to lower terrace. This room leads on to the formal dining room with its engineered oak floor and
rear aspect. Here you will be able to seat up to 12 15 people comfortable to dine in elegant surroundings.
Returning to the main hall you will find doors leading off from all the principal rooms and stairs rising to the first floor. There is an extended cloakroom which now also serves as a utility with space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and storage. A wine cellar can also be found off the hall.
The grand drawing room has many period features including an inglenook fireplace, beamed ceiling and window seats. Next is the snug for more relaxed entertaining and quiet nights in.
Rising up the stairs to the first floor. Off the galleried landing you find the garden room with its Georgian proportions and beautiful light which then opens into the hard wood conservatory with glass roof. It is the perfect place to enjoy views over the garden. Double doors out to a raised terrace.
The principal bedroom is simply stunning. Spread over two levels it has bespoke wardrobes running along one wall with steps down to a dressing area and this flows seamlessly on into the spacious modern en suite with standalone bath, enclosed shower unit with rainfall shower head and basin set in an oak vanity unit, WC. There are three other bedrooms on this floor. The largest double having its own ensuite. The family bathroom is in a heritage style with a pedestal basin,
W.C., walk in enclosed shower unit and a bath.
Rising up to the second floor you will find a beautiful guest suite with a wall of built in storage, plenty of space for two beds and a family shower room with curved shower unit, vanity unit with basin and W.C.. From the main bedroom you have access out to the roof.
Outside The artist studio home office provide a detached workspace away from the home. With excellent light and space, this additional accommodation is a real bonus. The studio has its own kitchenette. French doors open out to an east facing terrace, making it ideal for an alfresco breakfast. Beneath the studio is the double garage and a drive which provides parking to the front of the property for 4 to 5 cars.
The walled garden has been expertly landscaped by the present owner and is an oasis of colour with deeply planted flower beds, mature trees and various terraces positioned in the garden at various levels, designed to catch the sun throughout the day. At the top of the garden, you can look over the roof tops of Beaminster and the surrounding countryside.
Local Authority Dorset Council Tel
Tax Band G
Services Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Ofcom.org.uk advises that
Ultrafast broadband is available.
EE 3 Vodafone you should expect to receive Limited signal for voice and data indoors.
O2 you are likely to receive signal voice and data indoors.
Vodafone 3 EE O2 you are likely to receive signal for voice and limited data outdoors.
Situation Beaminster is a small West Dorset country town nestling in the hills surrounded by countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town has many fine examples of Georgian architecture as well as picturesque 17th century cottages and at its heart is a conservation area with listed buildings, a number of which are built of mellow limestone. This thriving community has a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, many of which are clustered around the town Square. Super fast broadband is available. There is an annual music festival as well as an arts festival and the surrounding countryside and superb coast, which is designated a World Heritage Site, can be accessed via a network of foot and bridle paths. The larger towns of Bridport, Dorchester and Yeovil are within reach along with Crewkerne where there is also a main line railway service to London Waterloo .
Property Information Flooding the Government s flood risk assessment at gives the flood risk of an area, not a specific property. The owners report there have been no issues for this property with flooding during their ownership.
Planning There are no planning applications in the vicinity of the property which, to our knowledge, that will affect the property.
As is often the case, the title register is likely to contain rights and covenants, please check with your legal adviser or call the office if you would like to discuss prior to making a viewing.
Vendors Statement We bought Woodland House because we wanted a generous characterful house with a decent garden centrally located in a town with good services and facilities.
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1,165 sqm plot
