| Status: | Sold STC |
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| Tenure: | not specified |
Full description
A charming period 5 bedroom cottage, formerly two cottages, situated in a quiet village location with lovely sunny garden
5 bedrooms, entrance lobby, hall, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, sun room, bathroom, wet room, gas-fired central heating, large established garden with garden room and potting shed, on-street parking
SITUATION: No 27, Main Street, is situated on the sunny side of the village lane which is a no-through road with a high pavement in front. Bothenhampton is a rural village with a parish church, village hall and recreational ground. There are many good walks in scenic countryside to the sea and coast. The centre of the market town of Bridport is only a walk away, being approximately 1 mile. There is a comprehensive range of shops and businesses and a twice-weekly street market, leisure with indoor swimming pool, library, museum, art centre and theatre.
The coast at West Bay is approximately 1.5 miles due south where there is a harbour for boating and fishing, together with an 18-hole golf course. The coastline here is part of the Jurassic Coastline with its World Heritage status and scenic cliff walks.
Dorchester, the County Town of Dorset, lies about 15 miles to the east where there is a main line rail service to London, Waterloo.
THE PROPERTY comprises a terraced, period cottage formerly two cottages, featuring mainly stone, part-rendered and colourwashed elevations under a slate roof. The property is of some considerable age having been sympathetically updated and improved in recent years and displays a wealth of attractive features.
The spacious accommodation comprises 5 bedrooms (including a studio room/bedroom), 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, sun room, adjoining utility room, bathroom and wet room.
The garden is a particular feature which extends to the rear of the property and is laid mainly to lawn with a useful range of outbuildings including timber sheds, large garden room and potting shed. There are some attractive far-reaching views to be enjoyed from the garden.
DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport proceed south along South Street to The Crown roundabout and take the first exit signposted to Dorchester. After about 200 yards take the first turning right, signposted Bothenhampton. Proceed into the village and the property will be seen on the left-hand side adjacent to the high pavement.
THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
GROUND FLOOR
Front door to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY with dado rail. Leading to:
HALL: Stairs rising to first floor.
DINING ROOM: 5.01m (16' 5") x 4.14m (13' 7") narrowing to 3.34m (10' 11"). Multi-fuel stove, understairs cupboard, original panelled wall, radiator with cover, range of floor-to-ceiling cupboards, inset lighting, hi-fi speakers, sash window overlooking the sun room. Double-glazed doors to garden.
SITTING ROOM: 4.42m x 3.17m (14' 6" x 10' 5"). Radiator, picture rail, concealed door to hall. Slate and marble open fireplace with mantel.
STUDY: 3.56m x 3.10m (11' 8" x 10' 2"). Exposed floorboards, radiator, Victorian cast iron fireplace, telephone point, window seat, original floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards, recessed book shelving and store cupboards extending along one wall.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 3.96m x 3.37m (13' x 11' 1"). Cooker recess with flue and mantel, custom-built range of pine base units with wooden work surfaces, double drainer stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, fridge/freezer, gas and electric cooker points, range of glazed eye-level cupboard, telephone point. Door to:
WET ROOM with shower and curtain and rail, wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, Dimplex wall heater, extractor fan, fully tiled walls, Velux roof light.
Double opening glazed doors from the Dining Room leading to:
SUN ROOM: 6.38m x 3.06m (20' 11" x 10') (formerly three rooms). Exposed stone walls. Incorporating a UTILITY AREA plumbed for a washing machine, Alpha gas-fired boiler which heats domestic hot water and central heating, water softener, extractor fan, flagstone floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Picture rail, stairs rise to second floor.
BEDROOM 1: 5.25m x 3.21m (17' 3" x 10' 6") with walk-in wardrobe cupboard, Victorian cast iron fireplace, attractive southerly view over the village, radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 3.54m x 3.00m (11' 7" x 9' 10"). Exposed floorboards, radiator, fine southerly view over the village. Interconnecting with:
BEDROOM 3: 3.44m x 2.86m (11' 3" x 9' 5"). Window seat, radiator with cover.
BEDROOM 4: 3.56m x 2.39m (11' 8" x 7' 10"). Radiator with cover, view over rear garden, picture rail.
BATHROOM with new suite comprising panelled bath and mixer tap, curtain and rail, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, part-tiled walls, radiator with cover, pine-clad ceiling, view over rear garden.
SECOND FLOOR
STUDIO/BEDROOM 5: 5.34m x 4.96m (17' 6" x 16' 3") with pitched beamed ceiling, two Velux roof lights, radiator, eaves storage cupboards.
OUTSIDE
The garden is a particular feature of the property and extends to the rear and is approximately 110' in length well enclosed with established boundary hedges. It is gently sloping and laid mainly to lawn with sitting areas and a vegetable garden, water feature with a pond and fountain, two TIMBER SHEDS both with electric power and light. Stone-built WORKSHOP 9' x 6' (2.74m x 1.83m) with WC. At the end of the garden is large GARDEN ROOM 6.85m x 2.89m (22' 6" x 9' 6") enjoying fine southerly views towards the sea and coast. Paved floor, outside tap, roof hatch, established vine. In addition, there is a POTTING SHED/GREENHOUSE 4.89m x 2.09m (16' 1" x 6' 10") with electric, power and light.
SERVICES: All mains services are connected, gas-fired central heating. Telephone installed subject to BT Regulations. Council Tax Band Rate 'D'.
Freehold. Subject to Contract.
CMCK/A2944/5711
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