Tannery Road, Bridport

A very attractive period town house within the heart of the town centre. Grade 2 Listed, Council Tax Band C, Freehold.

The Property - 6 Tannery Road is a very attractive attached period town house, in a highly convenient location within the heart of the town centre and close to all the amenities. It is believed to date back to circa 1775 and was originally two cottages which were thatched. The property is listed grade 2, of architectural or historic importance. The house has attractive classic rendered and colour-washed elevations under a slate roof with timber windows.

Under the current ownership since 2008, the house has been subject to comprehensive, yet sympathetic, refurbishment to a very high standard. Improvement works include replacement of the timber windows, some six years ago, replacement of the gas central heating boiler, again some six years ago, a bespoke kitchen with oak worktops, stoneware sink, cooker range and integrated dishwasher plus Travertine tiling and attractive bathroom/shower room fittings. There are also a whole number of character features, typical of its period, including window seats, exposed beams, cottage doors

The well presented accommodation is arranged over three floors, principally faces south and enjoys views over the rooftops to the church.

Briefly extending to:

Ground floor –Long conservatory, utility and cloakroom (subject to a flying freehold), living room, kitchen/dining room with wood burner.
First floor -Landing, two bedrooms, bathroom and separate shower
Second floor - Landing, very large main bedroom suite (formerly two bedrooms that can easily be put back to create a fourth bedroom) – comprising large bedroom with dressing room/bath area plus under-eaves storage and loft space.

Outside - There is no off-road parking, although there are a number of car parks nearby with permits available.

The wonderful courtyard garden, which lies to the front, is a particular feature of the property. A beautiful garden has been created and under the BBC Gardeners World the owners were finalists in 2020 for ‘Garden of the Year/Award Winning Creative Gardener’.

The garden is cleverly designed and planned, being well screened from the lane and very well stocked featuring a whole range of shrubs, palm tree, paved terrace and seating areas, stone and brick walls plus picket fencing and a timber shed.

Situation - Occupying a convenient location within the heart of Bridport town centre and very close to a whole range of amenities, including Waitrose supermarket. Bridport is a thriving and historic market town with an excellent range of shopping facilities including national and independent retailers, primary and secondary schools, recreational and social amenities and a popular leisure centre with a swimming pool. Extensive street markets are held twice weekly. West Bay is very nearby, forming part of the stunning Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the West Dorset area as a whole, is designated one of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). The property is located in a Conservation Area.

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

Broadband - Standard up to 17Mbps, Superfast up to 80Mbps and Ultrafast up to 1000Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside, while EE and Three are limited for voice and data services inside, but likely for both services 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 with Stags Bridport.

Directions - From Bridport Town Hall proceed down West Street and at the mini-roundabout turn left into Tannery Road. Bear left and the property is seen after a short distance on the left.