Chilcombe, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A charming country home with exceptional views.

Description

The property is approached through a welcoming reception hall. There are three principal reception rooms, a charming sitting room with a door leading outside and a large feature fireplace with fitted wood burner, a separate sitting room with a feature fireplace and window framing the charming gardens, large dining room which is a superb extension of the kitchen with an AGA and a good sized conservatory with great space for a dining table. There is a secondary entrance hall which leads to the dining room and sitting room/ home office. The dining room is an atmospheric room, perfect for entertaining and this room leads to the kitchen with a range of bespoke units electric hob, oven and kitchen island.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has the most amazing views across the garden and beyond, the adjoining bathroom is a good size with a large walk in shower, separate bath and window seat to take in the exceptional views. There are three further bedrooms with a shower room.

On the second floor there are three double bedrooms and a further bathroom. The attic is spacious and is a useful storage space.

The gardens are particularly special. Designed by a renowned artist the gardens are mature , laid to lawn and beautifully established with a range of shrubs and hedges. There is a gardener who attends three times a week at the landlords expense.

We wish to inform prospective tenants of this property that there is a covered and locked well on the premises and a working farm nearby.

We are aware of local planning applications in the area. We recommend you make your own enquires through Dorset County Council.

Location

Chilcombe is a small hamlet on the northern side of the Bride Valley 5 miles south east of Bridport. The quaint village of Shipton Gorge is just over 2 miles away and comprises a pretty church and the New Inn public house and further afield, Burton Bradstock provides a wider range of facilities including a petrol station, village shop, post office, first school, two public houses and the ever popular Hive Beach Café which is well know for its local produce. The Georgian market town of Bridport and the County town of Dorchester are both approximately 15 miles away, providing excellent amenities including retail shops, schools, restaurants and pubs. Dorchester has a mainline railway station to London Waterloo in under three hours and Bridport is home to the Electric Palace theatre, Bridport Arts Centre and a vibrant twice weekly street market.

To the East lies the glorious Bride Valley which has changed little over the years with a tapestry of farms, villages and hamlets where there is an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways for walkers and riders. Further recreational activities include sailing organisations at Weymouth and Lyme Regis, horse racing at Exeter, Wincanton and Bath and nearby golf courses are available at West Dorset Golf Club, Came Down Golf Club and Lyme Regis Golf Club.

Locally there are a range of well regarded state and independent schools independent schools including Sherborne, Canford, Perrott Hill and Leweston.

Square Footage: 5,103 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £1,269.23 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £7,615.38 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance