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"Situated in a prominent position this late 18th century house that has building consent for conversion to 3 luxury apartments. It would be ideally suited for use as a guest house or spacious family home.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR:SELF CONTAINED FLAT- GROUND FLOOR DINNING ROOM KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM- FIRST FLOOR: FIVE EN SUITE BEDROOMS - TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS - PARKING.

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Believed to date back to 1780 Dorset House was reputed to be built as a private residence for a retired sea captain. It later became a hotel and was requisitioned during the second world war as a base for American and British service men preparing for the D-Day landings.

The house stands on a prominent corner position with parking spaces to the rear and is close to the town and within walking distance of the beach and Cobb harbour.

The flexible and spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors. The lower ground floor with its own entrance could provide self contained flat and comprises of an open plan kitchen/living room, separate bedroom with en suite bathroom, utility laundry room and 3 store rooms. On the ground floor with its large entrance hallway and grand staircase, drawing room, lounge or dining area ( door opening through to drawing room) with original fireplaces and french doors opening onto an attractive covered verandah. The kitchen with its exposed brick chimney breast and aga opens through to a separate dining area. On the first floor there are seven bedrooms, five having sea views and five having en suite facilities. Parking for 2 vehicles via a shared drive.

Dorset House currently has listed building consent for conversion into three luxury apartments plans are a available to view in the Lyme Regis office.

Lyme Regis is famed for its many historic connections and character buildings, and of course, for its well known Cobb Harbour. As a resort, it is considered quite unspoilt, but has most of the shops and amenities that one could require, in addition to which there are numerous leisure activities including both sailing and power boat clubs, a cliff top golf course and a bowling club. The whole coastline with Lyme Regis and Charmouth at its centre has recently been designated a World Heritage Site (known as the Jurassic Coast), putting it in the same category as the Grand Canyon. It lies approximately 5 miles from the market town of Axminster, with its main line railway connections to Waterloo (Approx. 2 3/4 hours). Taunton and Exeter are within a radius of about 30 miles with access to the M5 motorway and the county town of Dorchester is a similar distance. Locally there are primary schools in Lyme Regis and Uplyme along with the well respected Woodroffe and Colyton Grammar Schools.

Directions: From our TEAM office proceed up Broad Street turning right into Silver Street, Dorset House will be found at the junction of Silver Street and Pound Road on the left hand side.

The accommodation, with approximate measurements, comprises:

LOWER GROUND FLOOR:

POTENTIAL SELF-CONTAINED FLAT:

KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM: 14'8" x 12'6" (4.47m x 3.81m)

BEDROOM:17'8" x 11'5" (5.38m x 3.48m)
EN SUITE: 6'11" 4'1"

UTILITY/ LAUNDRY ROOM: 16'1" x 10'10" (4.9m x 3.3m)

GROUND FLOOR:

ENTRANCE HALL: 12'1" x 16'3" (3.68m x 4.95m)

DRAWING ROOM: 22'2" x 14'7" (6.76m x 4.44m)

DINING ROOM: 14'10" x 12'9" (4.52m x 3.89m)

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 29'4" x 14'3" (8.94m x 4.34m)

UTILITY/STORE ROOM: 12'7" x 8'3" (3.84m x 2.51m)

CLOAKROOM: 4'11" 6'2"

FIRST FLOOR:

MASTER BEDROOM: 12'10" x 14'2" (3.91m x 4.32m)
EN SUITE: 6'7" X 6'7" (2.01m)

BEDROOM TWO: 8'3" x 14'3" (2.51m x 4.34m)
EN SUITE: 2'11"x 6'5"

BEDROOM THREE WITH EN SUITE: 14'5" x 11'8" (4.39m x 3.56m)

BEDROOM FOUR WITH EN SUITE: 14'6" x 11'5" (4.42m x 3.48m)

BEDROOM FIVE: 15'5" x 6'9" (4.7m x 2.06m)

BEDROOM SIX: 9'2" x 10'11" (2.79m x 3.33m)

BEDROOM SEVEN:12' x 9'7" (3.66m x 2.92m)
EN SUITE: 5' x 5'6" (1.52m x 1.68m)

OUTSIDE:
A shared gravelled drive gives access to private parking.

SERVICES: All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Dorset District Council. We are advised that the property is in band G.

AGENTS NOTE: Plans are available to view in our office.


THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."