The Old Coastguards, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3

Former coastguard cottage in outstanding coastal location.

Description

Understood to have been built in 1834 Matthew Cottage forms one end of this row of cottages, having been extended to provide a larger kitchen with an outstanding view down Chesil Beach to Portland and a front hall leading out to the quarterdeck. Also on the ground floor is a single bedroom and bathroom, a sitting room and dining room both with stripped wood floor. On the first floor is a main bedroom with en suite loo and sink and a further double bedroom. Both have breathtaking sea views.

Outside
From the lane there is vehicular access over a shared drive with (Leasehold) parking spaces adjacent to the property. To the rear of the cottages is a shared pedestrian access to each of the cottages. At the front is the “The Quarterdeck” a lovely south facing terrace overlooking the gardens and with spectacular sea views. Steps lead down to an area of lawn, sheltered by mature planting. Below this is a larger communal area of lawn with a stone boundary wall, beyond which is the coastal path and 17 miles of the Chesil Beach. The garden is sheltered to east and west by mature Tamarisk trees.

Location

Matthew Cottage is one of four former coastguard cottages (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) situated in a stunning beach front location between Abbotsbury & West Bexington and accessed off a single track, no through road.

This cluster of dwellings have Chesil Beach on the southern boundary and open farmland to the North, East and West.

The property is about 1¼ miles from the Abbotsbury beach car park with its popular cafe and Tropical Gardens.

The immensely pretty village of Abbotsbury which has changed little in appearance in centuries is about two miles and has an excellent range of facilities including a shops, tea rooms, the Ilchester Arms and Swan Inn public houses, art gallery, the famous Swannery and the Tythe Barn.

The Manor Hotel and The Clubhouse restaurant at West Bexington are within walking distance just one mile along the Coastal Path to the west of the property.

More extensive facilities are available at the Georgian market town of Bridport with a number of national supermarket chains including a Waitrose.

Weymouth has an excellent marina nationally renowned for its sailing facilities.

The County town of Dorchester offers a further excellent range of facilities including a mainline railway station to London Waterloo, the journey taking about 2 ½ hours.

This beautiful stretch of the coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast, has World Heritage status and offers direct access to the world famous Chesil Beach and Coastal Path.

The stretch of beach close to the property is regularly voted to be one of the best fishing beaches in the country.

Square Footage: 1,033 sq ft



Directions

Abbotsbury lies on the B3157 between Weymouth and Bridport. From the centre of Abbotsbury proceed in a westerly direction towards Bridport, taking the left hand turning towards the Sub Tropical Gardens and Chesil Beach. Continue past the Tropical Gardens towards the sea and turn right at the mini roundabout just after the public car park. Continue along the lane with Chesil Beach and the sea on the left hand side. Drive for exactly 1 ¼ miles and Chesil Watch is on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band F

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances has not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.