A charming, picture postcard, detached stone and thatched cottage in the highly sought after village of Burton Bradstock and just a short walk to Hive beach.

The Property - Alice's Cottage is a charming detached character cottage located on one of West Dorset's most sought after coastal villages and set just a short walk from the glorious Jurassic Coast. The cottage is believed to date back more than 200 years, with later additions and is Listed Grade 2, of architectural or historic importance. It has the classic chocolate box cottage appearance with mellow solid stone under a mainly thatched roof. Character features typical of its type includes exposed beams, cottage doors, fireplaces and a window seat.

Under the current ownership it has been subject to extensive refurbishment and it is now offered with up to date modern amenities. These include newly installed electric Trust heaters and underfloor heating plus new hot water system, newly upgraded kitchen with solid oak worktops, stoneware sink and integrated slimline dishwasher, newly installed downstairs shower room, newly installed period-style first floor bathroom and shower room featuring a rolltop bath with claw feet, new electrical sockets and downlighters.

The cottage is very well presented throughout and the integral store/studio offers potential, subject to consent, to create a further reception room or third bedroom with an internal door from the living room.

Briefly, the accommodation extends to:
Ground floor - Stone porch, dining room, living room, kitchen, garden room, inner lobby, shower room, attached store/studio.
First floor - Landing, principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom/shower room, second double bedroom.

A further feature is a long, good sized and well stocked garden.

Holiday Letting Business/Vacant Possession - A very successful holiday letting business has been undertaken since last June 2022, through the agency Dream Cottages. It is available as a going concern with contents by separate negotiation or, alternatively, vacant possession is available from November 2023.

Outside - There is off-road parking to the west (not part of the freehold although in long established use).

The cottage enjoys a sizable garden to the side, which extends to about 0.1 acre. It is very well stocked and screened with established hedges and down to lawn, together with a whole variety of mature flower and shrub borders.

Situation - Alice's Cottage is located very close to the National Trust Hive beach, with its popular cafe/restaurant, which forms part of the beautiful World Heritage Jurassic Coast. It is within an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and much of the surrounding land is either owned or controlled by the National Trust. Burton Bradstock is one of the area's most popular villages and has excellent facilities, including a garage/shop, Post Office, public houses, church, village hall, library and primary school. The village centre is a Conservation Area, famous for its picturesque stone and thatched cottages. The village has a regular bus service. The thriving market town of Bridport is very nearby and Dorchester and Weymouth within easy reach, with mainline rail services to London.

Services - Mains water, drainage, electricity. Electric heating (part underfloor).

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport office.

Directions - From Bridport town roundabout follow the coast road to Burton Bradstock. Proceed through the village and past the petrol station/garage. Alice's Cottage can be seen on the left, opposite the turning (Beach Road) towards the beach.