A spacious and well-presented first floor, south-facing, apartment with lovely views, in a prestigious, historic building close to Bridport town centre.

Situation & Description - Port Bredy occupies an elevated and peaceful position, just off Barrack Street, within a Conservation Area and just a short walk to Bridport town centre. Bridport offers many excellent facilities, including a twice weekly market, host of interesting shops, restaurants/cafes and businesses and leisure, including Bridport Art Centre, The Electric Palace and Bridport Leisure Centre. There is nearby access to Conegar Hill/The Millennium Walk.

The stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast is very nearby at West Bay and Dorchester, the country town of Dorset, is within easy reach, with mainline services to London Waterloo. The immediate area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Flat10 Port Bredy is a spacious and well-presented, first floor, quality south-facing, apartment with lovely long-range views over the town to the sea beyond, in a prestigious converted, historic building within only a few minutes' walk of the town centre.
Port Bredy is a handsome stone, Grade II Listed building which was converted in circa 2000, to provide an exclusive development of high-quality apartments of individual character.

Built in 1836 and mentioned in Thomas Hardy's Mayor of Casterbridge, Port Bredy has a fascinating history. The building is constructed of local stone to the Greek cross floorplan and was originally used as a workhouse, which in 1929 became an infirmary and eventually a hospital. The hospital closed 1996 ending Port Bredy's 160 years of service and created the opportunity for its refurbishment and transformation.

Flat 10 is situated on the first floor and located on the sunny southwest corner, ensuring lovely views over the town, taking in the Town Hall and the surrounding countryside to West Bay and the sea beyond.
Finished to a very high specification with gas central heating, quality kitchen with solid wood units and worktops plus comprehensive appliances (electric eye-level double oven, electric induction hob, integrated dishwasher and washing machine), quality bathroom/shower room fittings, together with built-in wardrobes to both bedrooms.

There is a host of character-style features, typical of its period, including sash windows, wood panelled/beamed ceilings, part exposed stone and brickwork, solid oak flooring and shaker-style doors.
The accommodation extends to - Reception hall with store cupboard, large living/dining room with feature brick fireplace, kitchen, principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second bedroom with external door onto rear external stairs/fire escape, shower room

Outside - Access to the flat is via the communal internal stairs, lift or (informally) fire escape.

There is an allocated parking space nearby and use of the lawned communal gardens with seating areas.

Tenure - There is a Residents' Management Company. A service charge is payable for the upkeep of the building, building insurance and the communal gardens etc. Currently £1,476.02, for the 6 months beginning 1st Jan 2023.

Long leasehold. The balance of a 999 year lease from 1999 together with a share of the freehold.

Directions - On foot. from Bridport Town Hall, proceed along the street and turn left by Central News onto Barrack Street. Adjacent to the turning into Bedford Place, Port Bredy is seen directly ahead.

Agents' Notes - Holiday lettings are not allowed and pets subject to the consent of the Management Company.

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