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" NEW PRICE. A WELL PROPORTIONED family home with period character features, within easy reach of Chesil Beach, The National Sailing Academy and Portland Marina. High Ceilings, open period fireplaces, bay windows and sea views are some of the features on offer.

The spacious accommodation in brief comprises: entrance vestibule, entrance hall, sitting room, farmhouse style kitchen, utility room, bathroom, shower room, first floor drawing room, and three/five bedrooms, master with en-suite. Outside the property benefits from a lawned rear garden with seating areas and summerhouse.

The property is situated within popular Fortuneswell on the Isle of Portland, convenient for Chesil Beach, The National Sailing Academy, Portland Marina and Portland Harbour with local amenities at Fortuneswell.

Vendor Comment
"The kitchen is the centre of our family house, and we love being able to walk to Chesil Beach."

Lifestyle
Being situated at the north end of Portland, High Street, Underhill is a short stroll from nearby Chesil Beach where Quiddles Cafe offers an excellent place to relax with a coffee and watch the fisherman collecting crab pots, or walk onto the popular Cove House Inn where summer evenings see many locals and tourists alike watching the spectacular sunsets. The range of takeaways and eateries include The Blue Fish Cafe, whilst slightly further wandering takes you to the Boat that Rocks Bar and Bistro, based at Portland Marina. In addition there is a further array of public houses, convenience store, library and health centre. Portland Harbour and Chesil Beach offer a range of popular outdoor activities including sea fishing, sailing and windsurfing. The nearby resort town of Weymouth offers a range of brand name high street shops, an attractive harbour area and a child friendly sandy beach.

ACCOMMODATION (All sizes are approximate)

Entrance Vestibule:
Wooden entrance door, side light, decorative fan light, coat hooks, ceiling light point, coved ceiling, oak flooring. Twin doors opening to:

Entrance Hall:
Dado, radiator, ceiling light point, coved ceiling, oak flooring. Under stairs storage cupboard. Stairs rising to first floor. Doors to:

Sitting Room: 4.82m x 4.75m

(15' 10" x 15' 7") plus bay
Triple sash bay window to front, period open fireplace with marble surround, cast iron inserts, television aerial point, telephone point, radiator, two ceiling light points, decorative cornice, wooden pannelling.

Farmhouse Style Kitchen: 4.80m x 4.74m

(15' 9" x 15' 7")
Sash window to rear, overlooking garden, featuring a range of base and wall mounted solid wood cabinets, under cupboard lighting, laminated work surfaces, inset one and one half bowl stainless steel sink unit, fireplace providing space for range style cooker, gas cooker point, tiled splash back, space and plumbing for American style fridge freezer, television aerial point, telephone point, two low level electric heaters, three ceiling light points, coved ceiling, laminate flooring.

Utility Room: 3.65m x 2.27m

(12' x 7' 5")
Two windows to side, door to outside. A range of fitted base and wall mounted cabinets, laminated work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit, tiled splash back, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for condensing tumble dryer, telephone point, radiator, recess ceiling mounted spotlight. Door to:

Walk-in Storage Cupboard:
Space and plumbing for washing machine, power and light connected.

Bathroom:
Obscured window to side, featuring white suite comprising panelled bath, mixer tap, shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, ceiling light point, ceramic tiled floor.

First Floor Landing:
A spacious split level landing with various uses, sash window to front, radiator, ceiling light point, stairs rising to second floor. Doors to:

Shower Room:
Obscured window to rear, tiled shower cubicle, mixer shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, ceiling light point.

Drawing Room: 9.75m x 4.70m

(32' x 15' 5") maximum
Formerly two rooms, opened out to create one spacious first floor reception room, whilst retaining two doors onto landing. The sitting area measures 4.81m x 4.59m

(15' 9" x 15' 1") and benefits from a triple sash bay window to front providing sea views with window seat and storage, open period fireplace with marble surround, cast iron inserts, satellite television point, radiator, picture rail, two ceiling light points. Open through to the further reception area which measures 5.05m x 4.70m

(16' 7" x 15' 5") and has a sash window to rear providing views over garden to Verne Hill, open period cast iron stone fireplace, tiled inserts, fitted storage cupboard, radiator, picture rail, two ceiling light points. There is potential to again divide the two areas creating a fourth and fifth bedroom if required.

Second Floor Landing:
Split level landing with sash windows to side, ceiling light point. Doors to:

Bedroom One: 5.05m x 4.82m

(16' 7" x 15' 10")
Sash window to rear providing views over garden to Verne Hill, cast iron period open stone fireplace, telephone point, television aerial point, radiator, two ceiling light points. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom:
Sash window to rear, freestanding cast iron bath, mixer tap, shower attachment, high level WC, wash hand basin, radiator, part tiled walls, wall light point, stone tiled floor.

Bedroom Two: 4.62m x 3.40m

(15' 2" x 11' 2")
Sash window to front providing sea views, cast iron period stone fireplace, television aerial point, radiator, ceiling light point.

Bedroom Three: 3.42m x 3.39m

(11' 3" x 11' 1")
Sash window to front providing sea views, radiator, ceiling light point.

Outside:
At the front of the property hard standing provides parking for two vehicles. The rear garden comprises areas of lawn and patio seating with various flower and shrub beds, outside tap, the whole being enclosed by stonewalls. The garden benefits from a covered wood store and a summerhouse of stone construction with tiled roof, open onto side. Access to side gate.

Book a Viewing:
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the agents. To book a viewing please call Red House Estate Agents on 01305 824455.

About Weymouth and Portland, Dorset:
The Borough of Weymouth and Portland is located at the heart of Dorset's World Heritage Coastline, known as the 'Jurassic Coast'. The Isle of Portland is a centre for leisure activities including fishing, diving, bird watching, rock climbing, walking and a variety of water sports, including sailing at the newly opened Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, venue for the sailing events at the 2012 Olympic Games. Nearby Weymouth offers a lively nightlife, high street shops and a sweeping sandy beach. The area has a varied array of property types and styles, from houses and flats to cottages and apartments.

Services for Buyers:
Red House Estate Agents are property specialists in Weymouth and Portland, Dorset. We offer a good selection of property for sale in the Portland area, from houses and flats to cottages and luxury apartments, including the prestigious Ocean Views development. Please call us to discuss your needs.

Services for Sellers:
Red House Estate Agents specialise in the sale of property in the Portland area, from houses and flats to cottages and luxury apartments. Please call us to discuss your needs or to arrange a free market appraisal of your property.

Services for Landlords and Investors:
Red House Letting Agents also offer lettings advice and appraisals to buy-to-let investors and landlords, whether they are experienced in property or new to the challenges and rewards of property investment and lettings. We offer a top quality professional, yet personal, service to property owners looking to let in Weymouth and Portland. Please call us to book a property appraisal or talk about our lettings services. The lettings team at Red House Letting Agents look forward to hearing from you.

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. "