A substantial and impressive 5 bedroom recently superbly renovated former farmhouse with excellent range of outbuildings, set in approx 0.5 acres of private mature and well cultivated grounds on the northern fringe of Bridport
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SITUATION: Gore House enjoys a delightful and private level corner site on the northern fringe of Bridport adjoining open countryside, yet only a walk into the close-by village of Bradpole with its active community and facilities which include a pub, social club, village hall, Butcher's shop, church and walk/cycle route into Bridport town centre some 2 miles to the south. The Sir John Colfox School is an easy walk away and there are buses into Bridport and Beaminster. There is also a large recreational play area and football pitch to hand where an annual picnic/fete takes place.

The market town of Bridport offers a vibrant and active life-style for all ages with its mainly independent shops, vintage and artists' quadrant, leisure centre, Electric Palace Theatre/Cinema and renowned Bucky Doo Square which hosts a wide range of festivals and events all year round.

The coast at West Bay lies some 4 miles to the south with its beaches, iconic cliff walks, fishing harbour and golf course and which also offers a wide range of leisure and marine pursuits.

THE PROPERTY comprises a detached stone and slate former farmhouse with extensive range of useful outbuildings suitable for conversion set in extensive private gardens, well landscaped and cultivated for self-sufficiency.

In recent years the present owners have sympathetically renovated the main home integrating period features with modern facilities and a prevalence of natural wood throughout. There are high ceilings to the principal rooms, some with fine cornices, picture rails, wood panelling, some flagstone floors, two stone fireplaces and some mullion-style windows, niches and beams.

Sympathetc renovation has included re-roofing, mainly wooden replacement windows, new gas-fired central heating system with mainly vintage-style radiators, character modernisation of the bath and shower rooms, together with modern electrics with plenty of sockets for today's needs.

Without doubt the range of substantial outbuildings will appeal to those looking for hobby/workshops/garaging/work from home areas and the well cultivated and established grounds have the benefit of a south-facing brick wall ideal for fruit tree trailing and two orangeries/greenhouses.

DIRECTIONS: From Bridport town centre, proceed north along the B3066 road for approx. 2 miles. Go straight over the Gore Cross roundabout towards Beaminster and take the first turning right into Townsend Way. A private drive immediately on the left accesses the property which has a gated drive.

THE MAIN HOUSE comprises the following:
A main wooden front door on the east side opens to an:
ENTRANCE PORCH which offers partly glazed side walls with storage areas for wood and a mainly glazed internal door opens to the:
ENTRANCE HALL with stairs rising.
OPEN-PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM with bespoke partial room division comprising shelving and press button base storage cupboards.
THE LIVING AREA features an attractive stone fireplace surround to an open fire and window to the easterly view. Two porthole windows to the north capture countryside views.
THE DINING AREA is a gracious room ideal for a banqueting table together with a built-in understairs airing cupboard fitted with modern electric consumer unit and small radiator. Alongside is a part-glazed display cabinet with double-doored storage cupboard under with wiring for audio speakers and light provided. Large mullion style windows to the east
SNUG/READING ROOM with French door opening to the southerly gardens with glazed panes adjoining and wooden-topped raised parapets either side providing sitting and display areas. Feature stone open fireplace surround. Door opening to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 5 with window to south and CORNER EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM comprising shower cubicle, wash basin and WC together with heated towel rail.
KITCHEN in lean-to extension dating from 1851 on the west side which has a window overlooking the rear garden and a Velux window above giving good natural light. Comprehensively fitted with a double bowl Butler sink unit with mixer tap, range of wall and base units and incorporating a Classic de-luxe gas range cooker and wooden work surfaces. Floor to ceiling double-doored store cupboard. Exposed stone walling with date carving. A well in the floor could become an attractive feature if glass inserted.
UTILITY ROOM/PANTRY with flagstone floor, wooden shelving, a Butler sink with mixer tap and work surface over, plumbing for washing machine, attractive reclaimed tiled splashbacks, original cold slab shelf.
BREAKFAST ROOM/REAR LOBBY with solid original wood door from kitchen and wooden door to the outside yard. Small window to the rear with deep sill/shelf. Door with attractive carved head to:
SHOWER ROOM with modern suite and heated towel rail.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with Velux window introducing good natural light over the staircase.
MAIN BEDROOM: A huge bedroom presently with super king-size bed and two 3 doored wardrobes. Large picture windows to the east and south views.
FINE BATHROOM with 2 steps down from the landing affording a panelled bath with white tiled surrounds, pedestal basin and WC. Part wood panelled walls, attractive ceramic tiled flooring, shelved antique corner cupboard.
BEDROOM 2 with two easterly windows and a bespoke shelved recess with arched head.
BEDROOM 3/OFFICE provided with many power sockets/charging points. Easterly views to distant hills.
BEDROOM 4: Another double bedroom with easterly views to even further countryside views.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a private gated driveway off Townsend Way which splays to provide an extensive PARKING AREA and leads to the DOUBLE DOORED GARAGE/WORKSHOP of substantial construction under a dual pitched slate roof. Between the garaging and the breakfast room is a well fitted WORKSHOP with ladder to useful roof space storage.

Adjoining the parking area is a detached outbuilding comprising a large timber STORAGE SHED with adjoining purpose-fitted bicycle store, a summer house with racking for wood storage, a large log store, chicken coop and firewood store.

The grounds extend to the east side of the property which are mainly paved and gravelled with specimen shrubs and small trees providing privacy and attracting wildlife together with upright ladder sculpture for climbing plants. A side garden section leads to a glade with small trees, once the former farmyard. Further gardens extend to the west side of the driveway and comprise formal flower gardens and lawns, a high boundary brick wall facing south well adorned with fruit trees, together with a large cultivated garden area, garden shed and two substantial orangeries/greenhouses.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and gas. Private cesspool on site. Private water well feature in kitchen. Gas fired central heating. Council Tax Band F.

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