"A delightful four bedroom period home with annexe potential in this sought after West Dorset Village. Spacious farmhouse kitchen with Rayburn. 4 double bedrooms (master en-suite) and bathroom. Dining room, drawing room and sitting room. Utility and downstairs cloakroom. Period barn perfect for renovation subject to planning permission. Garden, garage and parking.

SITUATION AND AMENITIES Litton Cheney is a beautiful south-facing village in the picturesque Bride Valley, and lies within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just 3 miles from the sea at West Bexington, six miles east of Bridport and 9 miles west of Dorchester. The village centres around the local primary school, the White Hart Inn and the community hall which hosts toddler groups, short mat bowls, an occasional cafe, yoga, Pilates, painting courses and the renowned Bride Valley Films. Litton Cheney has a twice daily bus service to Bridport and more frequent connections can be made to Weymouth and further west via Portesham

(home of the nearest doctors surgery). A nearby farm shop at Modbury Farm has wonderful local organic produce and is open every day. There is a post office and village shop in Burton Bradstock as well as the famed Hive Beach caf?. This stretch of World Heritage Coast caters well for walkers and equine enthusiasts, having many beautiful paths and bridleways with access to the beaches along this stretch of the Jurassic Coast. The charming market town of Bridport holds twice weekly markets, regular farmers and vintage markets and has a cinema, arts centre, and a newly refurbished large leisure centre. Both Bridport and Dorchester have Waitrose supermarkets. There are a number of excellent primary schools and secondary schools in the area. The village has good road access to the County Town of Dorchester with its mainline rail service to London Waterloo and a variety of amenities. Further along the coast lies the larger town of Weymouth which is hosting the 2012 Olympic waterside games. DESCRIPTION Manor Farm House is a period farmhouse dating from around 1780, the original building being of stone elevations beneath a slate roof with a later rendered extension. Previously owned by one family for over a hundred years, the property has undergone an extensive programme of sympathetic improvement in recent years. The current owners have added many modern conveniences including a fuel efficient and flexible Torrent heat store LPG/Solid Fuel central heating system, a new kitchen with Rayburn, and a luxury en-suite. The house occupies an elevated and private position within this sought after Bride Valley village and has southerly views of the surrounding countryside. ACCOMODATION Manor Farm House has been tastefully renovated and decorated offering spacious accommodation that includes a lovely heart to the house with the Rayburn in the farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room with French doors out to the garden. In addition, the house has three reception rooms which could be used in a variety of configurations to meet the needs of any family. The dining room leads off one end of the kitchen, and the sitting room off the other. The spacious sitting room has a character log burner and French doors to the garden. Beyond is a drawing room, (currently used as a study/office), which is well-proportioned with French doors facing south, a character fireplace and rustic log burner. The ground floor accommodation also includes an entrance hall, a cloakroom and a well fitted utility/boot room with side access perfect for the barn. The first floor has four double bedrooms, (one with working fireplace), a fabulous master en-suite wet room and a family bathroom. Much of the accommodation includes original and character features such as fireplaces and beautiful stripped wood floors. Although attached by one small wall to an adjoining barn conversion, the property feels like a detached residence and is calm and peaceful. There is a useful detached garage with light and power adjacent to the garden, and two garden sheds, one brand-new and bespoke. To the rear of the property is an original stone barn which has benefitted from a new roof, Velux windows and other refurbishments in recent times and has light and power connected. This is currently being used as a workshop but could lend itself to further conversion to ancillary accommodation subject to the relevant consents. The barn has separate access with a parking space large enough for a camper van or similar.
Web Find: 48535 OUTSIDE Manor Farm House has three approaches: via the village lane, via Manor Farm Close and via a back entrance to the Barn area. Entering from Manor Farm Close there is a private tarmac and gravel driveway with parking for two vehicles. Adjacent to this parking space there is access to the garage, a door into the house, and a pedestrian gate to the private garden. There is a separate driveway to the Barn. From the village lane, you go up some ancient stone steps through a charming gate into the gardens which surround the house. The main garden is laid principally to lawn and enjoys a South-Western aspect that provides the current owners with a bountiful kitchen garden. There is a further raised lawn area with an ancient apple tree and views across the valley towards the coast. Immediately adjacent to the house and accessed by the doors to the sitting room and the kitchen is a paved sun terrace ideal for al fresco dining, bordered by a herb garden. Between the back door (from the utility room) and the barn is a further area of garden currently used as another vegetable patch. Both the house and gardens enjoy some far reaching village and countryside views whilst retaining privacy and quiet. VIEWING Strictly by appointment only through Bridport Stags call 01308 428000. SERVICES Mains electricity. Mains water. Mains drainage. LPG and Solid Fuel Central Heating. Web Find 48535 DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Bridport take the A35 towards Dorchester and proceed for approximately 5 miles taking the first turning on the right (Whiteway Cross) signposted Litton Cheney. Go down Whiteway and at the bottom of the hill turn left and then take the first road left signposted The Paddocks and Manor Farm Close. Manor Farm House can be found directly on the right hand side. LOCAL AUTHORITY West Dorset District Council
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58-60 High West Street
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