2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a characterful 2 double bed period cottage with extensive garden affording magnificent views, garage and parking space, within the popular coastal village of Eype

SITUATION: The property is raised up from the village lane within the coastal hamlet of Eype, with its pub, hotel, Parish Church/art venue, access to walks over Eype Down and the South West Coastal Paths. Eype Beach is a small sand and pebble cove approximately half-a-mile distant and is only suitable for strong swimmers as there is a shelf/tidal current but is open to dogs all year round. It is also popular for fossil hunters. It is a tranquil seaside with cliffs rising either side and steep paths to the sea front.

The adjoining town of Bridport offers a vibrant community with mainly individual shops, popular twice-weekly street market, art centre, artists' and vintage quadrant, Electric Palace theatre/cinema and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool. The central Bucky Doo Square hosts bands, festivals and events all year round - including a popular Hat Festival, Literary Festival, Carnival, etc. There are organisations and groups to suit most leisure interests including well supported U3A groups and the marine pursuits, boating and fishing harbour at West Bay also attracts regular visitors and tourists.

THE PROPERTY comprises a semi-detached cottage with mainly stone elevations under a slate roof, with some brick quoins to window openings. Whilst approached by a flight of steps from the lane, there is a small level patio garden and substantial outbuilding with attached wood store to the south-east, then a further meandering easy stepped path leading to a large level plateau with summmerhouse from which to enjoy the most magnificent views towards the coast and to the westerly hills and take in the skyscapes and tranquillity of the area, bathed in sunshine.

The property is located in a Conservation Area but not Listed and benefits from preserved period features with elecric heating (operated by Wi-fi) and uPVC double-glazed windows with vintage-style latches.

It has been used very successfully over recent years as a holiday let well serviced by local gardener/cleaner.

There is good scope for development of the ancient outbuilding to the rear and potential for a home office/studio on the garden. It is also rare to find a property of this size in Eype with a garage and parking space, albeit some 10m away from the property.

This is a gem of a property for full-time living/home working, retirement lifestyle, as a holiday retreat or as a holiday letting venture.

DIRECTIONS: Travelling west along the A35 take the left hand turning signposted Eype. Follow the road around past the picnic area and take the second turning right. Continue down into the village and the garage/parking space will be found just opposite the entrance to the New Inn car park (space on the far right-hand side). The cottage is just a short distance further down the hill on the left hand side set back from the road.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises:
Flight of steps leading to the rear of the property where the timber entrance door opens to an
ENTRANCE HALL with doormat carpet, wooden panelling nd coat hooks. Door to:
LIVING/DINING ROOM with large inglenook fireplace with timber surround housing an open raised fireplace with canopy over, bread oven and two raised plinths capped with tiles to match the tiled hearth and with shelved alcove adjoining. Windows to the east and west attract good natural light and have window seats fitted. There is a good built-in understairs' storage cupboard. Two wall light points. Open doorway and step down to:
WELL-FITTED KITCHEN with fairly modern and serviceable units comprising wall cupboards and base units with wood-effect worksurfaces over incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Beko electric hob, Indesit oven with cooker hood over with open shelf finishes, windows to the east and south with deep sills, two spotlight rails, plumbing for washing machine. A gated staircase rises to the first floor.
LANDING with double-glazed panes attracting good westerly light over the staircase with deep sill/display shelf. Hatch to roof space.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 with curtained alcove/wardrobe with double storage cupboards over, exposed wooden floor, window to the east overlooking the garden.
BEDROOM 2 presented as a twin bedroom with windows to the east and south with deep sills. Louvre-doored built-in wardrobe, exposed wooden floorboards.
BATHROOM with modern suite comprising a panelled bath with Mira shower unit over and folding screen, toilet and basin in cupboard housing, attractive tiled surrounds, with mirror, electric heater and window with deep sill.

OUTSIDE
A flight of steps leads up to the side of the property where there is a detached stone outbuilding with power and light connected ideal for freezer/workshop and with adjoining open fronted wood store. The path leads to the rear main entrance door and there is a sitting out/patio adjoining the rear elevation. Steps with high picket fencing enclose the garden immediately to the rear and there are shrubs/herbaceous border here. A gate in the picket fence opens to a meandering low, deep stepped pathway rising up a bank to the more level raised lawns to the rear where there is a timber garden chalet and patio providing an area for BBQ enjoyment and feasting the best views attracting sun shine all day long. This area is enclosed by high wood fencing and hedges providing privacy and seclusion.

To the end of the adjoining property is a car entrance leading to a SINGLE GARAGE with adjoining PARKING SPACE.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Council Tax Band 'C'.