FEATURING ON ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY
A historic, superbly updated "chocolate-box" 2 bedroom cottage exuding charm and character with pretty enclosed rear garden enjoying much sunshine in a coastal village location and no forward chain

SITUATION: The property is located within the heart of the village of Chideock which has excellent local facilities including a Spar convenience shop with local parking permits, 2 pubs, Churches, village hall and easy walks to the Jurassic Coastline at Seatown with its renowned restaurant and beaches ideal for fossiling and rock-pooling. Chideock has a very active community and there is a good bus route to the vibrant market town of Bridport some 2 miles to the east and to Lyme Regis (approx 5 miles to the west) and to other coastal towns.

The property is set back from the A35 with front garden and pavement to the frontage.

This is an ideal location for holiday retreats or permanent living.

THE PROPERTY is steeped in history and comprises a characterful period Grade II Listed cottage featuring stone elevations under a recently re-thatched roof and has been well renovated and maintained in recent years and the presentation is excellent making the most of its historic features. This is a property ready to enjoy for holidays or for permanent living with no further immediate expense.

The accommodation is well arranged and has a delightful well fenced raised rear garden which is bathed in sunshine for most of the day and provides excellent space for outside living and entertaining.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling west along the A35 enter the village of Chideock and just after The George pub on the right-hand side the property will be seen on the same side. Parking is available at The Spar shop close-by.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Timber entrance door to the front off the enclosed front garden with glazed viewing pane opening to the:
ENTRANCE PORCH with further timber and glazed inner door opening to the:
SITTING ROOM with built-in wooden-doored cupboard affording storage and housing the modern electric consumer unit, two windows to the south with window seats fitted and an understairs'study area with plenty of electric points provided with staircase leading to the first floor with wooden balustrading. There is also a feature fireplace with wrought iron surround to an open fireplace which has just been swept. Exposed wooden ceiling beams. Partly-exposed stone archway with step up opening to the:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM which is well fitted with modern wall and base cupboards with work surfaces, space for fridge/freezer, Vaillant mains gas-fired combi-boiler, slate floor, former window display niche and two windows overlooking the rear garden, cooker hood over gas cooker, integrated dishwasher. Open to the:
UTILITY ROOM which has a butler sink with tiled splash backs, range of units and worksurfaces with washing machine under. Coat rack and window to side Stable-style wooden rear door opening to the outside yard area.
FIRST FLOOR
MAIN BEDROOM with landing space edged with wooden balustrading and with integrated and communicating door off to the second bedroom and the bathroom. Windows to two aspects with deep timber sills/display shelves and allowing good natural light into the interior. Attractive small wrought iron fireplace feature.
BEDROOM 2: A twin-bedded room with low window with deep sill/window seat and hatch to roof space.
BATHROOM comprising a wood-panelled bath with mixer tap and cupboard under, a shower cubicle with folding screen, a pedestal basin and low level WC. Mirror over basin, two wall lights and upright ladder-style towel rail/radiator, tiled splashbacks. Pitched ceiling with window to the rear with deep tiled sill/shelf.

OUTSIDE
The property is slightly elevated from the roadside and has a pavement and raised garden to the front with steps to the front door.

To the rear is a good-sized garden well enclosed with wooden fencing comprising a lawned area with adjoining seating areas and well decorated with flower beds and a pathway.

SERVICES: Mains services are connected including gas for heating and hot water. Council Tax Band 'D'.

PARKING: There are Parish parking permits available for the parking area adjoining the Spar Shop.

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