A charming and spacious, period stone cottage, in a picturesque location in the popular coastal village of Burton Bradstock within easy reach of the centre and beach.

The Property - Smugglers Cottage is a charming and very spacious terraced period cottage with the immense benefit of double garage/parking, in a picturesque no-through lane in the lovely village of Burton Bradstock. It was originally part of The Dove Inn, which was converted into two highly individual cottages in 2003 and under the same ownership since that period.

The original building dates back to the 17th century with later rear additions. It has attractive stone elevations under a mainly thatched roof. Smugglers Cottage is very much a chocolate box/picture postcard character cottage, of the type which is well known in the village and area.

The property enjoys a pleasant outlook to the front overlooking the allotments, the village and the surrounding countryside and has a very sunny rear facing aspect. There are a host of character features, typical of its period, including exposed colour-washed stone, window seats, inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and small paned windows.

The spacious and well presented accommodation features gas-fired central heating and a modern kitchen with electric oven, gas hob and integrated dishwasher.

Ground floor - Thatched pillared porch, entrance lobby, large living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with French doors, rear hall featuring roof lantern, cloakroom, bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room.

First floor - Landing, bedroom 1 with en-suite shower room, 3rd bedroom, bathroom.

Smugglers Cottage would be equally ideal as a main home, second home, holiday letting or long term

Outside - On the opposite side of the lane is a large gravelled parking area and a double garage with twin up and over doors, power and light plus attic storage (access to the parking and garaging is subject to a right of way over the parking area belonging to the neighbouring property, The Cider House).

The rear garden enjoys a sunny south-facing aspect and has been designed for ease of maintenance, comprising adjoining terrace, large stone paved courtyard, shrub and flower beds and stone retaining walls with a deep shrub border/rockery featuring a palm tree.

Situation - Southover is a picturesque and highly sought after no-through lane, peacefully located on the southern edge of the village and just back from the renowned World Heritage Jurassic Coast. It is ideally situated within just 5 minutes' walk of the clifftops, Hive Beach and the village centre.

Burton Bradstock is one of West Dorset's most highly sought after villages and is designated a Conservation Area with the centre made up of picturesque period houses and cottages, for which the area is well known. There is an excellent range of local facilities which includes public houses, garage with shop, Post Office, library, church, village hall and primary school and regular bus service.

The village is also well known for its very popular National Trust beach with renowned cafe/restaurant.

The area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The thriving historic market town of Bridport is just to the west, offering excellent shopping, business and leisure facilities. The coastal resort of West Bay and Bridport Golf Club are also nearby. The beautiful coast road gives easy access to Abbotsbury, Dorchester and Weymouth.

Services - All mains services. Gas-fired central heating.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Stags Bridport.

Directions - From Bridport join the coastal road to Burton Bradstock. Drive through the village and just before the garage turn right into Cliff Lane and immediately right into Southover. Smugglers Cottage will be seen on the left.