Virtual tour available. A very impressive and well appointed detached character style house, enjoying views over the National Trust Golden Cap Estate to the sea. EPC Band E.

The Property - Upways is a very attractive newly refurbished and extended detached character style home, set in secluded good sized gardens and enjoying distant country views over the National Trust Golden Cap Estate to the sea, to Charmouth and Lyme Regis. The property is believed to date back to the 1920s/30s and under the current ownership has been subject to extensive enlargement, alteration and refurbishment to provide a very impressive home.

The many excellent features include oil fired central heating, modern sash style windows, a well equipped kitchen with oak worktops, Rangemaster cooker range with induction hob/ovens and integrated dishwasher, Fired Earth floor tiles, exposed brick fireplace with woodburner, newly installed period style bathroom and shower room fittings, plantation shutters, oak flooring and internal downlighters. Original features typical of its age and type include panelled doors, picture rails, some original sash windows, tiled fireplace, fine stairs and bay windows.

The accommodation is well presented, good sized and versatile. The former garage has been altered to create a large reception/games room although could also be easily adapted for a small annexe/letting unit. There is also planning permission to extend the kitchen/dining/family room and foundations have been laid for a new detached double garage.

The accommodation extends to -
Ground floor: reception hall, cloakroom, front reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, utility, reception room/games room/bedroom five with ensuite shower room.
First floor: landing, principle bedroom with ensuite shower room, Juliet balcony and access to large balcony, three further bedrooms (two of which have access to the large balcony), bathroom.

Outside - The house stands on a good sized plot of about 1/3 acre with a large brick paved driveway with ample space for parking and caravan/boat storage (foundations for a double garage). The large secluded and south facing rear garden has been attractively landscaped and laid out. Immediately adjoining is a wide and deep paved terrace with covered veranda, large lawn and a whole range of flower and shrub beds. At the far end is a large timber summerhouse/shed and a gate giving access to a further lawned garden with greenhouse. There is also a timber decking area on the west side taking advantage of the evening sunsets.

Holiday Letting Business & Vacant Possession - Currently a very successful holiday letting business is being operated with Holiday Cottages (holidaycottages.co.uk). This is available as a going concern with contents by separate negotiation. Alternatively vacant possession will be available by late September 2023.

Situation - Morcombelake is a popular village approximately mid-way between Chideock and Charmouth and is famous for the wonderful National Trust Golden Cap estate and access to the beautiful Jurassic Coast. the estate embraces most of the coastal land between Charmouth and Seatown with access to many magnificent walks including Langdon Hill and Golden Cap. Very nearby is also Hardown Hill which again belongs to the National Trust, offering fabulous 360 degree views. The immediate area is designated one of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Jurassic Coast is designated as a World Heritage Site. Morcombelake village offers excellent amenities including Felicity's Farm Shop, church and a very active village hall, together with regular bus services.

The village of Chideock and Charmouth are both within only a few miles, again both located on the World Heritage Coast (the latter with a Blue Flag world-famous fossil and bathing beach). The thriving market town of Bridport and the historic coastal resort of Lyme Regis are both within about 5 miles. there is a mainline railway service to London and the West Country from Axminster, about 8 miles. Exeter, with its international airport and access to the M5 is within about 35 miles.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport. Subject to holiday bookings and changeover days.

Directions - From Bridport, go west along the A35 to Morcombelake. On passing the church to the left (and before the Art Wave Gallery), take the next right into Gibbs Lane. At the end of this lane, turn left into Verriotts Lane and Upways is first on the left.