Star Cottage, Bridge Street, Netherbury, Bridport, DT6

A charming two bedroom cottage in an idyllic village location with character features, pretty front and rear gardens and delightful view almost equi-distant of Bridport and Beaminster

SITUATION: Netherbury is one of the most sought after and attractive villages in West Dorset, tucked away in a peaceful valley about 2.5 miles from the small and historic town of Beaminster. The village has a pretty parish church and a well-used village hall with an adjoining reading room.

The charming small town of Beaminster offers a range of facilities with shops centred around the square, a church, post office, primary and secondary schools, library and doctors' practices.

The larger market town of Bridport lies about 6 miles due south providing a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities, arts centre, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, vintage quadrant and a leisure centre with an indoor swimming pool. The Jurassic Coastline at West Bay is a further 2 miles with scenic cliff top walks, beaches and an 18 hole golf course.

The nearest main line rail service lies at Crewkerne, some 8.5 miles to the north.

THE PROPERTY: This period cottage features an attractive front elevation under a slate roof and is situated adjacent to the River Brit enjoying a fine view. The property provides a cosy sitting room with feature fireplace with multi-fuel stove and a kitchen/diner on the ground floor with a double and a single bedroom and bathroom upstairs. There are some charming features and a prevalence of natural wood throughout including internal doors and double-glazed handmade windows with period handles. There is also the benefit of very attractive and well stocked enclosed front and rear gardens. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio and views over the river and the park land beyond which is a haven for wildlife. Parking is established on the village lane directly outside the property.

DIRECTIONS: From Bridport proceed in a northerly direction along the A3066 Beaminster road for approximately 5 miles, passing through the village of Melplash. Take the next turning left signposted to Netherbury and proceed down the hill and over the river bridge and Star Cottage will be seen on the right-hand side within the terrace.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
A storm porch with adjoining storage shed leads to the front door which opens to the:
SITTING ROOM with character fireplace with a wooden mantle and flagstone hearth fitted with a multi-fuel stove, night storage heater, built-in shelved room divide, window overlooking the front garden with seat fitted, wall lighting. Stairs rise to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard, wooden meter box housing the modern consumer unit. Opening to:
KITCHEN/DINER with wood-effect base and eye level units together with drawers and work surfaces, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, built-in electric oven and inset four-ring hob with extractor hood over, window with views over the rear garden. Laminate flooring, ceiling spotlight rail, wall lighting, plumbing for washing machine, night storage heater, space for fridge freezer, space for a small dining table. Back door to garden.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM 1: Double bedroom with shaped chimney breast providing shelving. Views over the village lane.
BEDROOM 2: Single bedroom or study with views over the rear garden, river and beautiful wooded garden beyond.
BATHROOM: Modern suite comprising wood-panelled bath with Triton shower unit over and glazed folding screen, pedestal wash basin and WC with tiled surrounds. Deep shelved sill to the rear window affording a picturesque view.

OUTSIDE
There is a front garden laid to lawn with a paved pathway leading to the front porch with adjoining outside store. This garden is enclosed by a picket fence and gate to the roadside and offers a productive space including blackcurrant and gooseberry bushes. Parking is well established on the lane outside.

Immediately to the rear is a detached well-insulated timber artists' studio. This rear garden is a particular feature and enjoys much privacy. It is mainly laid to lawn with attractive plant and shrub borders offering a profusion of colour throughout the summer months together with fruit trees including a greengage and pear. There is also a tool shed and wood storage bay. A pathway leads to the end of the garden where there is a substantial decked seating area which overlooks the river and across to the wooded grounds beyond.

SERVICES: Mains water, sewerage and electricity. Electric heating. Council Tax Band B.

FLOODING: There is a high risk of surface water flooding and a medium risk of flooding from rivers and the sea. There is a flood gate in place at the front door of the cottage which has prevented any water entering the property.

MOBILE AND BROADBAND: Superfast Fibre Broadband 74-80 Mbps available. Limited mobile coverage from all major suppliers.

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