Dale, SA62

Occupying a picture perfect location on the waterfront in the ever popular village of Dale, The Cottage is a captivating property. Spread over three floors this deceptively spacious property has been a wonderful home to the same owners for almost forty years. Offering generous accommodation over three floors, the property enjoys fabulous views over this picturesque harbour from most of its primary rooms. As well as having Dale Beach literally on your doorstep, The Cottage also enjoys a private front courtyard garden, rear balcony and a charming terraced garden which benefits from superb views over the seafront and village. With five double bedrooms and generous living spaces this gem of a property is too good to be missed.

Entering the property from the seafront, you arrive in the large sitting room at the front of the home. This entertaining space has a gas fireplace as a focal point, with two archways in the rear wall leading you back into the rest of the property. Next door to the sitting room you find a large formally dining room, with an archway to the kitchen behind it. The handmade, solid ash kitchen is another highpoint for the property and provides a huge amount of storage and workspace. Off the kitchen there is a rear hallway which passes the ground floor shower room and utility, before opening out to the gardens.

Climbing the stairs to the first floor you find two double bedrooms, one with sea views at the front, and the other with a private balcony to the rear. There is also a large family bathroom and a door to the staircase which leads up to the second floor. The highpoint of the first floor however is undoubtedly the lounge which offers absolutely stunning elevated views out over the waterfront. Continuing up to the second floor of the property, you find three further double bedrooms, two with sea views, a shower room and lavatory which completes the accommodation on offer.

Externally The Cottage benefits from a private front courtyard garden, which could potentially provide off road parking (subject to planning). There is a path leading round the side of the property which gives access to a covered storage space and shed, along with stairs up to a rear decked seating area. From this spacious decked suntrap there are stairs up to the main terraced garden. The gardens are a great space containing a lovely summerhouse which enjoys stunning elevated views of the seafront.

The charming village of Dale is a true gem along the Pembrokeshire coast, offering a delightful mix of local businesses, including the award-winning Griffin pub, Coco’s Brasserie, Dale Yacht Club, and The Boathouse café. Known as a hub for water sports, the village enjoys a sheltered estuary that opens out to the bustling Milford Haven waterway. A paradise for sailors the village is the ideal spot to while away hours on the water. Just a short stroll behind The Cottage lies the breathtaking West Dale Beach, a more rugged and scenic contrast to the calm shores of Dale Beach. North of the village is St Anne’s Head, a stunningly wild stretch of coastline that makes for an unforgettable circular walk starting right from the property.

Set in one of Pembrokeshire’s most sought-after coastal communities, this remarkable home presents a unique and exciting opportunity for any prospective buyer. The warmth and space offered by The Cottage is a winning combination with this stunning setting and is sure to be of interest to a variety of buyers.

Council tax band - G - £2517.86

Entrance porch

Entering from the front garden, you arrive in an enclosed front porch with windows looking out to the seafront. The porch has space to take off wet shoes and boots and has a glazed internal door into the living room.

Living room

A large space with a picture window to the front, the room makes a great introduction to the property and a fantastic entertaining space. There is a gas fire as a focal point, with a door on the internal wall leading into the dining room. There are two archways in the rear wall that take you through to the staircase to the first floor and the door to the kitchen.

Dining room

Next to the sitting room, you find a large formal dining room with a bay window looking out to the front of the property. There is a feature fireplace in the left hand wall with the room perfect for parties or large family gatherings.

Kitchen

This kitchen was handmade out of solid ash by William Ball cabinet makers and offers a great space to cook and entertain. A central island offers space for informal dining, with an obscured glass window to the side bringing in natural light. There is a large range cooker with gas hob and fitted dishwasher, The kitchen also benefits from a large fitted storage cupboard/pantry, with the kitchen leading into the rear hallway.

Rear hall

Off the kitchen you enter a rear hallway which runs along the back of the property to the external side door. The hall has a door to the ground floor shower room and opens out to a utility area beyond that.

Shower room 1

Essential for those coming straight off the beach, this easily accessible shower room has a lavatory, hand basin and corner shower with the tiled floor from the hallway continuing into the space.

Utility room

Opening off the rear hallway this handy space is perfect for white goods and has a window to the side.

First floor landing

Climbing the staircase from the ground floor you pass a half landing with built in storage and a full height window, before arriving at the large landing that runs through the middle of this level. To your right are doors to bedroom one and the lounge, with a door to your left opening to the staircase to the second floor, past that is a door to bedroom two with the family bathroom at the end of the landing.

Lounge

One of the real centre points for the home is this charming lounge. The bright space has a full length bay window to the front with the finest views of the harbour and waterfront. There is a second window looking out to the front, with your eyes immediately drawn to this wonderful outlook. The lounge offers a great space to entertain and has a full set of fitted storage to the right hand wall.

Bedroom one

With a lovely view to the front of the property, this double bedroom also offers a large range of fitted wardrobes along with space for freestanding bedroom furniture.

Bedroom two

Found at the rear of the property is this good sized double bedroom with two large storage cupboards. The room also has a door out to the garden via a pretty, private, seating area.

Family bathroom

The very large family bathroom on this level has two windows to the side along with a lavatory, bidet, hand basin set in a vanity unit and corner bath. The rear wall is lined with a very large airing cupboard and the hot water tank for the property. If needed this space could easily be reconfigured as two bathroom or ensuites if needed by a new owner.

Second floor landing

The staircase behind the door on the first floor landing leads you up to the second floor of the property. This space has a storage cupboard and access to the attic, with a window to side bringing in natural light. The landing has doors to all of the rooms on this level.

Bedroom three

To the right of landing you find another large double with a window to the front which enjoys lovely, elevated, sea views along with an additional window to the side. The bedroom also has a good sized built in cupboard on the inner wall.

Bedroom four

Opposite bedroom three is another good sized double with an excellent dual aspect to the front and side and great space for freestanding bedroom furniture.

Shower room 2

Positioned between the two front bedrooms is this useful shower room fitted with a hand basin and shower cubicle. Given its proximity to the two bedrooms at this end of the property, this could potentially be reconfigured as an ensuite or combined to make a wonderful master suite running along the front of the home.

Bedroom five

Positioned at the rear of the home this bedroom is currently configured as a twin bedroom and has a small window to the side along with eaves storage.

Lavatory

At the top of the stairs, next to bedroom five, is the handy lavatory which also contains a hand basin.

External

The Cottage benefits from resident’s parking in the parking bay opposite the property. To the front of the property is a walled front garden which includes a pretty seating area. There may be the potential here to add off street parking, subject to any planning, if needed. Heading down the side of The Cottage you come to a useful covered storage area which houses the property’s oil tank, and a good sized storage shed.

Proceeding up the galvanised steel staircase at the end of the side passage you have access to two large seating areas, one with a door to the rear first floor bedroom. Another staircase from the second decked seating area leads up to the main garden. This elevated garden is a wonderful space that enjoys captivating views over the village and waterfront. The garden has a large timber summerhouse at its centre along with several areas of mature planting.

Directions

From the county town of Haverfordwest proceed west until you join the B4327 (Dale Road) signposted for Dale. Leave the town, passing the cricket club, and continue for just over 13 miles. You will pass through the hamlets of Dreenhill and Ratford Bridge, then turn left at a crossroads, remaining on the B4327.

When you enter the village of Dale, proceed along the waterfront and bear left passing The Boathouse, village hall and The Griffin. The Cottage is positioned next to Dale Yacht Club on the corner as the road heads back into the village.

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