Formerly 2 cottages, this charming period detached 4 bed house is located just a walk from St Gabriel's Bay affording distant sea views, garden studio and driveway to a detached garage block with roof top patio and enclosed gardens.

SITUATION: The property is set well back and elevated from the A35 Bridport to Lyme Regis road facing directly south and enjoying the coastal and sea views. Lying within the heart of the village of Morcombelake, the property has a pavement to the front and nearby bus stop into Lyme Regis some 5 miles to the west or the market town of Bridport some 4 miles to the east. The village has a church and Felicity's Farmshop closeby and the adjoining coastal village of Charmouth has good day-to-day facilities and a vibrant community.

Coastal and countryside walks are easily accessed, particularly to St Gabriel's Bay some 1.5 miles to the south with stepped access to the beach.

The Jurassic coastal bus affords day trips along the West Dorset/East Devon coastline and there are bus stops just a few minutes' walk away from the property. There is a mainline railway service to London and the West Country from Axminster, about 8 miles away. Exeter International airport and access to the M5 is about 35 miles.

There are primary schools in villages close-by (Charmouth and Symondsbury) and for secondary education there is The Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis and Colyton Grammar School in Colyton.

THE PROPERTY comprises a detached period home of considerable character and has been completely refurbished over the last 20 years now offering versatile accommodation adaptable to modern family use and is an ideal location for a substantial and secure holiday retreat.

This fine residence features rendered elevations under a slate roof and benefits from UPVC double-glazed windows and a modern conservatory/dayroom extension. There is good southerly light to the interior with high ceilings and there are delightful countryside and sea views to be enjoyed in the distance.

Formerly 2 cottages, there are 2 staircases and there is potential for separating extended family accommodation. A bridge with door from the main landing leads directly onto the rear terraced gardens which are well enclosed and on which is a sizeable wooden studio/summerhouse, shed and a garage rooftop patio bathed in sunshine.

DIRECTIONS: Travelling on the A35 from Bridport towards Lyme Regis, pass through the village of Chideock into Morcombelake passing the central pedestrian crossing and the property will be found just before the Verriotts Lane turning on the right hand side with side driveway providing parking.

THE ACCOMMODATION affords an ENCLOSED PORCH with internal door opening to the:
DINING ROOM with balustraded staircase rising to the first floor with storage space under. The room features a fine brick inglenook-style fireplace with large wood-burner, window to front and wood-clad ceiling. Doors off to the sitting room, conservatory and
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM which affords cottage-style fittings and includes a Sandyford Classic oil-fired cooker range (which can also provide hot water and central heating). The breakfast area affords space for a table and chairs and has an outside door to the east directly into the rear garden area. Mosaic tiled flooring.
THE CONSERVATORY is of UPVC and glazed construction with opening fanlights and a French door opening into the garden. (This was re-roofed some 6 years ago).
MIDDLE RECEPTION ROOM/STUDY with Regency-style fireplace surround with tiled reveals and central ceiling beam. Door into:
SITTING ROOM which also has a brick inglenook-style fireplace surround with bressemar beam over. Small side window to the west for additional light and large window section to the south overlooking the high-hedged front garden. Door into:
REAR HALL with second balustraded staircase rising to the first floor with storage under and part-glazed UPVC door opening to the outside. Door to:
LAUNDRY/SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle fitted with a Bristain shower unit with glazed door, work surface with plumbing for washing machine under and double wall cupboard above, low level WC with wooden seat and pedestal basin. Range of raised store cupboards to the side. Window to the rear.
FIRST FLOOR
MAIN LANDING with doors to 3 bedrooms and the main family bathroom.
MASTER DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 with dual aspect windows (south and east) affording views to the sea. Triple wooden doored and drawered wardrobe fitted into recess.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with corner shower cubicle fitted with a Mira shower unit with mainly tiled surrounds featuring decorative panels, pedestal basin and low level WC, heated towel rail and obscure-glazed window.
BEDROOM 4/STUDY with view to the east and with storage shelving fitted to recess.
MAIN BATHROOM 1 with Ariston bath with wooden panel and tiled shelf adjoining, tiled walls with feature panels, toilet and basin, extractor fan, obscure-glazed window to the rear. Built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelves and cylinder heated by an immersion heater with dual elements for night and day tariffs.
MIDDLE BEDROOM 3 (twin bedded) with southerly window to sea views and small decorative wrought-iron fireplace feature. Door to walk-in-store cupboard presently housing the second hot water tank (linked to the Sandyford Classic cooker) affording additional storage space (ripe for creating another en-suite if required). Communicating door to:
SECONDARY LANDING with stairs rising from the rear hall.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 with views to the south and west.
BATH/SHOWER ROOM 3 with wood panelled bath extending into recess with screen doors fitted, glass shelves and shower head, toilet with high-level cistern/chain pull, and pedestal basin with tiled surrounds and heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
A pedestrian gate opens to a small flight of steps leading to the front door with adjoining lawn which enclosed with well established beech hedge.

A side garden gate gives access to the rear garden which is well enclosed by the beech hedge/fencing extending to the north and east ensuring a safe area for dogs and comprising mainly lawn with decorative planted terraced levels leading up from the rear of the property. There is a large wooden summerhouse/chalet suitable for home office/studio with a tool shed behind sited on the highest corner of the plot.

The garden leads onto an over-garage patio providing an outside entertaining area bathed in sunshine and enjoying privacy and views. There is another high-level seating area taking advantage of the best coastal views.

A paved wide driveway to the west side of the property leads to the detached single garage with adjoining log-store and provides parking for another 2 cars.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, private cess pool drainage, oil-fired central heating, water softener and burglar alarm. Council Tax Band D.

TC/LL/1166/171122