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" A recently modernised Portland stone built house, the end one of a terrace of three affording 3 double bedrooms and with further scope, occupying a generous corner plot, within the heart of this coastal village opposite the large recreational ground, with garage and parking.

SITUATION:  The property is located within the heart of the delightful coastal village of Puncknowle with its active community and local facilities including a pub with shop, church and village hall and within walking distance of The Bull at Swyre and Chesil Beach which forms part of the Jurassic Coastline and give access to the South West Coastal Path.  There is a bus service for children to Thorners Primary School in neighbouring Litton Cheney and also the Sir John Colfox Secondary School in Bridport. There is a delightful village green immediately opposite the property with good play equipment, recreational ground with trees and affording delightful countryside views.

The Coast Road is approximately a mile distant giving access to the historic village of Abbottsbury with its Swannery and Gardens and the large resort of Weymouth to the east, the small coastal village of West Bexington to the south and, to the west, the renowned village Burton Bradstock and the market town of Bridport some 4 miles distant. There is a regular bus service along the Coast Road from Weymouth to Bridport.

Bridport is a thriving town with mainly independent shops, a twice-weekly street market, fortnightly artisan and farmers' markets, vintage quarter with antique market, artists' studios and workshops, excellent art centre, the Electric Palace community theatre/cinema and hosts a wide range of Festivals including Hat, Food, Beer, Literacy and Music Festivals, a Carnival with Torchlight procession and also caters for a wide range of hobbies and sports, together with a Leisure Centre with indoor swimming pool and excellent U3A groups.

THE PROPERTY:  No 3 Napier Close occupies a large corner plot, being the end-one of three in a terrace built of Portland stone under a concrete tiled roof with latticed double-glazed windows and overlooks the trees and green within the recreational ground opposite, to distant hillside views.  The property was built in the late 1970's and has recently been considerably updated by the present owner with cavity wall insulation, updated plumbing and facilities to the kitchen and bathroom, re-wiring, modern Calor gas-fired central heating system, recently replaced carpets and re-plastering of most of the main rooms.

However, there is still scope for a ground-floor extension, possibly a two-storey extension to the gable end or a single floor wrap-around, all subject to planning permissions.

The garden is larger than average and includes two new storage sheds, a third older shed, lawns and there is a profusion of colourful plants and specimen shrubs together with stone paved pathways.

The garage is in a block across the road with parking space in front.

Viewing is highly recommended and the property is being offered at this price in the hope of a quick sale.

DIRECTIONS:  From Bridport proceed east along the Coast Road towards Weymouth through the village of Burton Bradstock and, on entering Swyre, take the left-hand turning to Puncknowle (staggered crossroads just before the Bull Pub).  Proceed into the village, passing the Rose and Crown pub and park along the village lane. The property will be seen on the corner of the road on the right-hand side just opposite the play/recreational ground.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:-
Part-glazed solid wood door to:
ENTRANCE HALL:  Two-doored fitted cupboard providing coat-hanging space and shelved shoe storage.  Door to:
DINING AREA:  3.00m x 1.96m

(9' 10" x 6' 5").  The dining area enjoys good natural light with double-glazed window overlooking the front garden and village playing field.  An archway with short flight of stairs rises to a glazed door to a second flight of stairs rising to the first floor.  Exposed stonework edging to adjoining wall provides a feature.  Door leading to kitchen and open archway to:
SITTING ROOM:  6.63m x 2.90m

(21' 9" x 9' 6").  A light and spacious triple aspect lounge area with double-glazed windows to the front and side and double doors opening leading to the conservatory/sun room.  Feature stone fireplace and chimney breast presently fitted with a multi-fuel stove with tiled hearth and mantle over.  Wall-mounted single and double radiators.
KITCHEN:  3.91m x 2.82m

(12' 9" x 9' 3").  This modernised kitchen is well fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll-top work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with central mixer tap and drainer, an integral double oven, a four-ring electric hob with extractor hood over, space for dishwasher, washing machine and recess housing the fridge/freezer, deep under stairs' cupboard/larder, tiled flooring, radiator, window over sink to the rear conservatory.  Glazed door opening to the:
CONSERVATORY/UTILITY AREA :  5.08m x 1.73m

(16' 7" x 5' 8").  A timber-framed construction with southerly aspect and outlook over the garden with tiled flooring, wall lights, radiator and side door opening to the garden.  Space for additional freezer and tumble dryer.  Door to:
CLOAKROOM with a WC with high-level cistern.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING:  Natural light is enjoyed over the landing and staircase via a southerly window.  Built-in airing cupboard with pre-lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater fitted and slatted shelving.  Hatch to roof space with ladder fitted, part-boarded with electric light.  Radiator.
BEDROOM 1:  3.84m x 3.05m

(12' 7" x 10' ).  A dual aspect room with window overlooking the play area to the front and additional side window for easterly light.  Radiator.
BEDROOM 2:  3.33m x 2.74m

(10' 11" x 9').  This double bedroom also affords a dual aspect to the front and side.  Radiator.
BEDROOM 3:  3.33m x 2.62m

(10' 11" x 8' 7").  Front aspect window overlooking the attractive recreational area to the hills beyond.  Two fitted cupboards, one high-level and one full-length.  Radiator.
BATHROOM with modern suite comprising a panelled bath with central taps, over which there is also a Mira shower with pump, pedestal wash basin and WC, upright towel rail/radiator, opaque rear window.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via steps and a raised pathway alongside the front of the adjoining properties with crazy-stone paving to the front door and leading around the side of the property with a wrought iron pedestrian gate.  The front garden is on two levels with feature stepped paving, lawn and planted area.

The side and rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with hedge boundary and extends on the south side with a large gravelled area providing two new storage sheds and an older timber shed.  Crazy-stone paved pathways lead around to the south side and directly from the conservatory to a rear pedestrian gateway within the timber fenced boundary to a rear walkway.  There is a further lawn and a profusion of plants, specimen shrubs and small trees.

There is scope for a single-storey extension to the rear (as per next door), a two-storey extension on the gable end or a "wrap-around" single extension, subject to any necessary planning consents.

There is a SINGLE GARAGE, marked with the number 3 within the block on the other side of the lane, with a single parking space in front.  

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.  Calor gas central heating.   Broadband and satellite are also available.  Council Tax Band C.

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