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" Mann Countrywide are please to offer for sale this period property known to locals as 'The old Green Shop'. The property started life as farmhouse and was converted into a shop in Victorian times. Now a Grade II listed cottage it boasts many character features in its rooms and narrow staircases and with its foundations of ships timbers is thought to date back to the 18th Century.

The accommodation comprises a time warp shop premises, snug kitchen and a bathroom on the ground floor, on the first floor there are two bedrooms and on the second floor there is a sitting room. Outside there is a Fish House set over two floors, a garage and a walled garden with an open fronted out house and a WC.

The property is located in Portland. The Isle of Portland is a 4 mile (6km) long by 1.5 mile (2.4km) wide limestone island in the English Channel, 5 miles (8km) south of Weymouth, forming the southern most point or the county of Dorset. The Island is connected to the mainland by Chesil Beach and by the A354 road bridge to Weymouth.

The Island is a central part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, with a spectacular landscape important ecology and bird life. Beaches and coves can also be found scattered around Portland as well as the famous lighthouse situated on a rocky outcrop known as Portland Bill.

Portland is notable for its large, deep harbour which was an important Royal Navy base and training base until the 1990's, though now a civilian port and popular recreation area for water sports. England's National Sailing Academy is situated at the harbour and will host all of the sailing events for the London-based 2012 Olympics.

Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this character property.

? GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE
? CHARACTER FEATURES
? SHOP PREMISES
? GROUND FLOOR SNUG
? SECOND FLOOR SITTING ROOM
? REAR GARDEN
? FISH HOUSE
? DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE


ENTRANCE:Wooden door providing access from rear of property leading into:

KITCHEN:18'1" x 8'7" (5.51m x 2.62m). Rear aspect single glazed sash window. Cast iron roof light. Ceiling beam. Lime washed stone walls. Kitchen comprising of range of wall and base units with work-surfaces over. One and a quarter bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Feature fireplace with shelving. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for gas cooker. Storage cupboard. Wooden flooring. Doors to shop. Door to bathroom. Stairs to first floor.

BATHROOM:Cast iron roof light. Victorian roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin. WC with high level cistern. Extractor fan. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Lime wash painted exposed stone walls.

SNUG:15'7" x 7'9" (4.75m x 2.36m). Front aspect bay window with sliding display. Original open fireplace with tiled back and wooden mantle over. Feature recess alcove and wooden surround. Built in cupboard. Wood panelled wall. Cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired combi boiler. Wall lights. Wall mounted thermostat. Two double radiators. Telephone point. Television point. Door to shop.

SHOP PREMISES:15'7" x 11'11" (4.75m x 3.63m). Front aspect sliding display bay windows facing onto the street. Double glazed front door leading into the shop. Original shop counter with cash drawer. Wooden shelves. Panelled walls. Portland flagstone floor. Storage cupboard. Double radiator. Electric meter and fuse box. Gas meter. Doors to kitchen and snug.

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING:Storage cupboard. Wall mounted oil lamp. Door to stairs rising to second floor. Doors to first floor accommodation.

BEDROOM ONE:16'2" x 10'5" (4.93m x 3.18m). Front aspect single glazed sash window with window seat. Built in wardrobe. Built in cupboard. Original open cast iron fireplace with wooden mantle over. Double radiator. Ceiling beam. Wooden panelled wall. Wall light. Telephone point.

BEDROOM TWO:10'9" x 10'9" (3.28m x 3.28m). Front aspect single glazed sash window with window seat. Original open cast iron fireplace with hearth. Wall light. Panelled wall. Double radiator.

SECOND FLOOR:

SITTING ROOM:20'7" (6.27m) (min 20'1" (6.12m)) x 13'9" (4.2m) (10'6" (3.2m) at 4'11" (1.5m)). (Restricted head height) Side aspect single glazed sash window. Two cast iron roof lights. Ship mast beamed ceiling and archway. Two double radiators. Telephone point. Television point.

OUTSIDE:

GARDEN:Walled garden with two raised patio areas. Water feature. Open fronted out house. Outside wc with high level cistern. Access to fish house.

FISH HOUSE:Grade ll Listed. Re-roofed and re-pointed exterior. Accessed via drive.

GROUND FLOOR:12'6" x 10'7" (3.8m x 3.23m). Front aspect single glazed window. Wall mounted electric fuse box. Hatch to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR:12'6" (3.8m) x 10'8" (3.25m) (15'2" (4.62m) at 4'11" (1.5m)). Access door to the front.

GARAGE:Driveway leads to garage. Double doors. Power and lighting.