Instantly explore your home, road, or area

" VIRTUAL TOUR VIDEO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
A 3/4 bedroomed terraced village cottage forming part of a historic and scenic street scene with large gardens and scope for improvement in the popular village of Bothenhampton within walking distance of town and coast

VIRTUAL TOUR VIDEO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
A 3/4 bedroomed terraced village cottage forming part of a historic and scenic street scene with large gardens and scope for improvement in the popular village of Bothenhampton within walking distance of town and coast

SITUATION: This property is located within this scenic and historic terrace of stone and Bothenhampton brick built cottages in an elevated position with a high pavement in front along a no-through lane, in the centre of the village of Bothenhampton which adjoins the town of Bridport on the south-east side.

This is a pretty and tranquil location within a village community where there is Parish Church, old Church, village hall, recreational ground and direct walks through a Nature Reserve to the coastal village of West Bay some 2 miles to the south.

The centre of the town of Bridport is approximately 1 mile distant with footpaths across Asker Meadows into South Street. Groves Nurseries, Morrisons and The Crown pub are an easy walk away. The vibrance of Bridport is renowned with its mainly independent shops, twice-weekly street market, farmers‘ and Vegan markets, vintage quadrant and artists‘ studios, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, Electric Palace community theatre/cinema, art centre and many eateries. The town also normally hosts a wealth of events and festivities all year round and there are well supported U3A groups.

The coastal village of West Bay has a fishing harbour, beaches, golf course and caters for many marine and leisure pursuits and gives access to the Jurassic Coastline and the South West Coastal Path.

THE PROPERTY comprises a terraced stone built property under a slate roof with a single frontage to the street but a &quote;tardis&quote; with its extension to the rear and over 120‘ length of raised terraced gardens behind, and enjoys open southerly aspects to the front.

The accommodation presently offers an entrance hall, lounge, inner hall, dining room, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor, with 2 double bedrooms, a family-sized bathroom and a third bedroom

(offering potential for an en-suite or study) on the first floor, with an attic room providing an occasional bedroom/play room/studio.

The property has had improvements over the last 20 years but has further scope and needs bringing up to modern-day standards and any prospective buyer will see the versatility it offers.

The property is not Listed and has mains gas-fired central heating. There is much character prevalent throughout with wooden doors and most windows, exposed floor boards, beamed ceiling, window seat and some panelling.

The mainly wild gardens are well established and terraced providing areas for differences in cultivation and are bathed in sunshine all day long as well as enjoying privacy and seclusion.

This is an ideal property for those who wish to enjoy a self-sufficient frugal lifestyle with potential for working from home, a holiday retreat/letting or a village family home with youngsters able to get out and about on their own relatively safely.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling south along South Street, proceed to The Crown roundabout and take the first exit into Sea Road South (the A35) and take the first right into Village Road and the property will be found some 500 yards after the village church on the left. Parking is available on the village lane immediately outside the property.

THE ACCOMMODATION affords a wooden front door opening to a small entrance hall with feature stained glass door opening into the:
INNER HALLWAY with CLOAKROOM off
LIVING ROOM with open fireplace and recessed shelving to either side. Window seat to the south-facing window. Exposed floor boards and antique double wooden doors open into the:
INNER LOBBY/OFFICE which has a ceramic tiled floor, wood panelling against the staircase rising to the first floor and a deep &quote;window&quote; opening against the:
DINING ROOM which has a beamed ceiling, glazed double doors opening to the outside steps leading up to the garden and door to:
UTILITY ROOM which is fitted with storage cupboards and shelving, sink and space for freezers, plumbing for washing machine.
KITCHEN: Well fitted with a range of painted wooden units comprising base and wall cupboards, work surfaces incorporating a 4-ring gas hob, double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, window to side, attractive range of wall shelves, plumbing for dishwasher, built in oven and grill (recently fitted) in cupboard housing, wood block flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with staircase rising to the attic room.
BEDROOM 1: Facing south and enjoying open aspects to distant views. Double louvre-doored wardrobe.
VERSATILE BEDROOM 3/POTENTIAL EN-SUITE with window to rear.
LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM with tiled shower cubicle, bidet, pedestal basin and sunken bath with Velux sky-light over. Part-panelled walls, window, exposed floor boards.
BEDROOM 2 with double doors opening directly into the rear garden to the north and window to the east. Cupboard housing gas-fired boiler.
SECOND FLOOR
OCCASIONAL BEDROOM/STUDIO ROOM into the pitch of the roof with balustraded stairwell and two Velux windows.

OUTSIDE
There is flight of steps to the rear off the dining room leading up to the raised garden which is also accessed directly at the same level from bedroom 2.

The first area of garden comprises a paved terrace for sitting out and enjoying the outside.

The garden extends to well over 120 ft and gently sloping upwards with a garden path traversing the whole and finishing with a wild garden area. The boundaries are well established and both side boundaries are owned by this property.

This is a blank canvas with some mature plants and small trees and presently provides avaries.

SERVICES: All mains services are provided. Mains gas-fired central heating. Council Tax Band C.

Preliminary Particulars prepared 19.9.20

TC/CC/19.9.20/1012

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
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. "