The Old Coastguards, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3

Detached converted stone former outbuilding in an outstanding coastal location.

Description

Chesil Watch was converted in 2001, having formerly been used as a woodworking design studio. The property has Purbeck stone elevations under a tiled roof and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. The house is situated to the North of a cluster of other buildings built in 1823, originally as a coastguard station. The main aspect of the house is in an easterly direction with stunning views over fields to Chesil Beach, the sea beyond to Portland, the Fleet, and hills behind rising to Abbotsbury Castle at 700 feet.

Internally the property is in excellent decorative order, ideal for a family holiday home or permanent residence. The main reception rooms and kitchen take in the delightful views and upstairs are two suites, one with a balcony and a landing with a seating area and balcony.

Outside
From the lane there is vehicular access over a shared drive to parking spaces immediately in front of the property. To the rear a gravelled courtyard gives additional access for vehicles or could be used as garden and there is access to an outbuilding incorporating a store room and utility room. Rising from the courtyard is a lawn in an elevated position backing onto farmland and taking in the stunning surroundings.

Agents note

1. The property includes sixteen solar panels installed in 2011. We are advised that the income currently generated is approximately £2000 per annum. Further details provided on request.

2. The vendors have concept drawings to extend the property further (subject to planning consent).

Location

Chesil Watch and the former coastguard cottages, are situated in a stunning beach front location between Abbotsbury & West Bexington and accessed off a single track, no through road.

The house forms part of a cluster of dwellings with 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 2 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, Tythe Barn and Abbey Farm, a centre of artisan shops, café and art studios.

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: 1,779 sq ft


Acreage: 0.22 Acres

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. Part main /part private water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Excellent internet connection by radio broadband. 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.