Main Street, Chideock

A charming and exceptionally spacious period stone cottage in this picturesque village, only one mile to the Jurassic Coast. Council Tax Band D, Freehold.

The Property - 1 Sunnyside is a charming, chocolate box, period stone cottage in the picturesque village of Chideock. It is understood to date back to the 18th century with a modern single storey rear extension and is listed grade 2, of architectural or historic importance. The original cottage has main walls of solid stone under a thatched roof.

The property has been under the current ownership since 1997 and over the years a whole number of improvements have been carried out, whilst still retaining character style features, typical of its period, including exposed stone, exposed stone and beamed fireplace, beamed fireplace, window seats, feature ceiling beams, exposed brick chimney breast, wood panelling and cottage doors.

The cottage enjoys modern amenities including gas-fired central heating, well equipped solid oak fronted kitchen with electric hob, electric oven, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated slimline dishwasher and integrated washing machine, together with a period style modern bathroom and built-in wardrobes to both of the bedrooms.

Views are enjoyed over the village to the surrounding countryside and hills, including the well known viewpoint of Langdon Hill, which forms part of the National Trust Golden Cap Estate.

The property is a lot bigger than it seems from the front as it goes back some considerable depth and the well presented accommodation extends to:

Ground floor - Pillared thatched porch, reception hall, dining room/front reception room, living room, kitchen/breakfast room.
First floor - Landing, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom.

Outside - There are parish parking permits available for the car park adjoining the nearby Spar Shop (spaces subject to availability).

The cottage is set back with a small front garden with crazy stone paving behind low stone walls and a gate.

The rear garden is a further feature, being good sized and enjoying views over the village and the surrounding hills. Adjoining paved terrace with low brick walls, large area of lawn, ornamental lily pond, well-established shrubs and, at the far end, a large timber shed.

From the rear garden there is a pedestrian gate and right of way to Main Street through a neighbouring passageway.

Situation - The cottage is located in the heart of this popular, picturesque, village. The centre is principally made up of period houses and thatched cottages of a type for which the area is well known. There are excellent local amenities including a shop/Post Office, public houses, parish church and village hall plus regular bus services. The immediate locality is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The surrounding World Heritage coastline is very nearby at Seatown, with access to the beach and spectacular cliff walks through land owned or controlled by the National Trust. There are nearby public footpaths to open countryside and down to Seatown.

The thriving market town of Bridport is very nearby and the historic resort of Lyme Regis is only 15 minutes’ driving distance.

Services - All mains services. Gas-fired central heating.

Broadband - Standard up to 13Mbps and Superfast up to 79Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside.
(Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Stags Bridport.

Directions - From Bridport, proceed west along the A35 to Chideock. On entering the village, 1 Sunnyside is on the right, directly adjoining The George public house.

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