North Road, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A period Grade II Listed, 4 bed semi-detached "chocolate box" cottage with large garden and outbuilding, mainly renovated but requiring finishing off, just a walk from the Jurassic Coast at Seatown

SITUATION: The property fronts North Road overlooking the Church to the east and views to the hills to the west. The village PO/convenience store, village hall and two pubs are within a few minutes' walk away and there are close by direct walks to the coast at Seatown which is highly renowned for its uncommercialised beach and the Anchor Inn.

This is a very popular area for walking with Langdon Hill (famed for its bluebells), Golden Cap and St Gabriel's Bay all within easy reach. This is a perfect location for holidays or permanent living and Chideock has a very active local community. There is also a coastal bus service with bus stop closeby into Bridport (2 miles to the east) or Lyme Regis (approx 6 miles to the west).

Whether fossil hunting, accessing the South West Coastal Path or looking for fine dineries - this area provides all and more. Felicity's farm shop is also less than a mile away.

THE PROPERTY is very old (probably dating from the 1800's) and is Listed Grade II featuring mellow stone and brick and part-rendered elevations under a thatched roof. It has undergone significant renovation in the last few years including a re-built gable wall, recently thatched roof, re-wiring to include modern electric heating and smoke alarms, mainly replastered and with some replacement wooden floors. The property now needs finishing off but is liveable on-going.

There are many charming features conducive with a former home of labourers and perfectly rustic, including a small brick inglenook fireplace, and a prevalence of beams, wooden panelling and floorboards, window seats and old doors with some handmade latches and straps. There are reasonable ceiling heights but with some low doorways and a very old steep staircase - this is not a property for taller people.

Most structural work has been completed and fittings for the kitchen and bathroom are in situ but not fitted. The property can be purchased to include the tasteful furniture.

The garden area extends to the west and is of a good size, with a walled boundary against the pavement adjoining the A35 and includes many fruit trees and bushes and a large and substantially built outbuilding with outside toilet and basin adjoining (offering potential for an AirBnB), studio/workshop or office for working from home, subject to any necessary planning consents.

There is no designated parking but this can be found on-road closeby or at The Spar (by resident's permit).

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling west on the A35 towards Honiton. On entering Chideock, proceed past The Spar shop on the left and up the hill. Take the first right-hand turning into North Road and the property will be found on the corner with the war memorial adjoining.

THE ACCOMMODATION is accessed at the rear by garden gate off the pavement alongside the A35 which leads to the part-glazed wooden door which opens to the:
KITCHEN with low, exposed beamed ceiling and window to the west overlooking the garden. There is a modern range of units including a hob and integrated oven, which are standing but not fitted with a new Butler sink ready to replace the old one.
DINING ROOM with window seat to the easterly window and deep built-in cupboards under the staircase.
SITTING ROOM with exposed brick, small inglenook fireplace with a slightly raised plinth and beam over incorporating wood markings to ward off evil spirits and with open woodstore to side. Open doorway with shaped staircase rising to the first floor. Exposed beam to ceiling, slight bay shaping with window to the east looking at the Church and to some country views beyond.
FORMER MAIN ENTRANCE HALL recently replastered with original main doorway from the rear presently not used.
BATHROOM with vintage-style modern white suite fitted including a large roll-top bath with ball and claw feet, central taps/shower attachment and Mira electric shower over, pedestal basin and toilet, re-tiled and with towel rail fitted.
FIRST FLOOR
MAIN LANDING with wooden partitioning against a SECONDARY LANDING AREA:
MASTER BEDROOM with seat to the west window with view to Langdon Woods. Space for creating en-suite facilities with pipework fitted.
BEDROOM 2 with window overlooking the Church opposite and views to distant hills, with window seat. Shaped chimney breast incorporating display shelving.
BEDROOM 3: Presently a bunk bed room with window seat to the easterly window looking to the Church.
BEDROOM 4 with window seat to the westerly window. Built-in airing cupboard housing a pre-lagged Fortic water cylinder.

OUTSIDE
The property fronts onto North Road with the garden extending to the west, bathed in sunshine for most of the day. The gardens are bounded mainly by stone walling and are of a good size with lawns, small trees and bushes. There is a substantial outbuilding with an adjoining outside WC affording potential for conversion to a home office, studio or AirBnB, subject to any necessary planning consents.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Mains gas is available in the street. Modern electric heaters and new consumer unit. Council Tax Band 'D'.
Broadband: Superfast Fibre Broadband 75-80 Mbps download speed (Openreach).
Mobile coverage: available from all main providers but EE limited (Offcom).

Preliminary Particulars prepared 1.8.24
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