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"Spacious detached four bedroom family house a walk to both the beach and the shops.

The Dwelling In many ways this house is conventional however on closer inspection it is anything but. What makes it exceptional is its position to the centre of the picturesque village of Chideock away from the main road but within walking distance of Seatown beach, two public houses and a village shop. In addition the property not only sits to the centre of a large plot it is a spacious family house with flexible accommodation that can be used in any number of ways.

Accomodation On the ground floor the sitting room is a particularly spacious room with a fireplace as its focal point with to one end double doors that lead out onto the southerly facing gardens. To one side double doors lead through into the formal dining room, beyond which there is a kitchen. The kitchen has fitted units and cupboards to one end with a breakfast bar to the centre and space for a large everyday dining table to the other. Behind the kitchen there is a utility room while off the hallway there is a cloakroom. Upstairs there are four good bedrooms the principle of which has two sets of built in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. The three remaining bedrooms share a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. The property has UPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating, photovoltaic cells and solar water heating.

Outside The grounds are a feature of the property with a driveway laid to gravel leading off the main road over the village brook into an extensive area of drive that will accommodate quite a number of cars. The formal gardens lie on the south and east side of the house and are beautifully laid out with areas of mature shrub and tree planting punctuating well tended lawns. To the rear of the property there is an extensive area of paved terrace part of which is covered which makes a good outside entertaining area during the summer months, beside which there is a raised ornamental pond. To the very south of the plot Yew hedging encloses a Rose Garden. On the East side of the plot there is a second pergola topped seating area besides which there is a timber summer house. On the north side of the plot there is a productive vegetable garden while within the grounds there are two sheds and a greenhouse.

Situation The property is quietly situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Conservation Area. There is a short walk to the beach at 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 Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage
Solar Water Heating
Photovoltaic Cells

Superfast Broadband is available in this area
Mobile phone coverage is available but can be limited indoors

Local Authority Dorset Council
Council Tax Band F

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