A quintessential Grade II Listed 2 bed/2 rec period semi-detached cottage of immense charm and character with gardens and parking in quiet village location. Vendor suited.

SITUATION: The property adjoins Fishweir Lane, a very quiet back lane just off the village centre of Bradpole which boasts an active local community with parish church, village hall, social club, pub, local butchers' shop, recreational ground and village allotments. There is a walkway/cycle route close-by into the town centre of Bridport with access to Co-op and Lidl supermarkets. There is also a bus stop closeby with regular buses to Bridport and Beaminster.

The centre of the vibrant market town of Bridport lies some 2 miles to the south with its mainly independent shops, twice-weekly street market, vintage and artists' quadrant, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, art centre, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and wide range of organisations/clubs catering for most leisure interests. Bucky Doo Square in the centre of the town hosts many festivals and events all year round.

The coastal village of West Bay lies some 4 miles to the south with its fishing/boating harbour, eateries, beaches and golf course on East Cliff and caters for many more leisure pursuits and offers a gateway to the Jurassic coastline and South West Coastal Paths. The area is highly desirable for early retirement and holiday retreats with so many opportunities to get involved.

THE PROPERTY is just one of a pair of individual character cottages enjoying peace and tranquillity in a slightly elevated position set above the village lane.

The property features natural stone elevations under a slate roof with more modern lean-to garden room extension on the side under a pitched roof. There are lots of character features to be enjoyed including a stone fireplace, period doors, deep window sills with some window seats, beams, some exposed whitewashed stone window reveals and a unique steep, old staircase.

The property has been well maintained and improved over the lengthy ownership including mainly modernised kitchen and bathroom suites, some new flooring, lighting and built-in cupboards. There is a modern gas-fired boiler providing central heating and hot water.

This long-term residence enjoys a shared front stepped and gated pathway directly off the village lane and a further stepped pathway off the parking bay. The gardens to the front feature a well established magnolia tree with spring flowers flourishing beneath and a long triangular garden extending to the north offering potential for cultivation.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling east along East Street to the roundabout, take the first exit into Sea Road North (signposted to Beaminster). After approx 1 mile turn right by the Kings Head public house into Village Road and then first right into Fishweir Lane and the property will be found on the right- hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
A wooden front entrance door with bottle-glazed pane opens to the:
LIVING ROOM which features an exposed stone chimney breast with wooden surround to the fireplace opening with cowl fitted and with electric stove provided. A doorway opens to the stairs rising to the first floor with adjoining shelving, built-in cupboards with TV shelf and adjoining front window seat. Two deep, high level obscure glazed windows with deep sills open to the north with whitewashed exposed stone surrounds, laminate flooring. A narrow passageway opens to the:
KITCHEN with seperate wooden entrance door from the front, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with worksurfaces including a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and window to the front and with cupboard and curtained recess below. Further range of double base units with electric cooker recess between and with two double wall units over. Plumbing for washing machine. Step up and door to:
GARDEN/DINING ROOM with modern combi gas fired boiler. Lean-to boarded roof and glazed panels overlooking the garden. Vented store cupboard and laminate floor and door to outside. Steps up to:
CLOAKROOM with toilet and basin and tiled splashback.
FIRST FLOOR
A door off the lounge opens to a quaint staircase with tiled shelf/sill suitable for books adjoining. The stairs splay to the top with easterly window over.
BEDROOM 1 with window to the south and west overlooking the garden with magnolia tree feature.
BEDROOM 2 with front window with deep sill. Range of high level louvre-doored cupboards extending over bedhead.
BATHROOM with bath with mixer tap, screen, hand grips and showerhead, toilet, wash basin, louvre-doored cupboard, extractor fan, part panelled walls, ladder radiator and airing cupboard.

OUTSIDE
There is a shared front stone flight of steps with gate leading from the lane up to the pathway extending to the front of the property with gardens adjoining including a magnolia tree with spring bulb garden.

A pathway leads around the property to the "dragon tail" garden which extends to the north. This garden offers potential for cultivation but presently remains as a "wild" garden area. Steps with wooden handrail lead down to the private layby parking space off Fishweir Lane.

SERVICES: All mains services are connected. Council Tax Band C.

Preliminary Particulars Prepared 5/5/23
TC/LL/KEA230034/1207/5523