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Features and description
A golden opportunity to purchase a totally private semi-rural approx 0.75 acre garden plot with non-traditional bungalow now in need of refurbishment/re-building
SITUATION: The property is located off Lower Walditch Lane with its own driveway leading to a lower parking area suitable for several vehicles. West View is just a walk away from the Jellyfields Nature Reserve and into the town centre of Bridport and approx 4 miles from the coast at West Bay and there is a bus stop on the A35 (approx 0.25 mile walk away) to Dorchester.
This plot is in a highly desirable rural location yet just on the edge of the town and enjoys total privacy and seclusion - and offers a large garden for horticultural/small animal husbandry and with the opportunity of a work-from-home offices/studios or greenhouses.
The centre of the village of Walditch lies close by and offers a Parish Church and Hall, a Green and recreational ground and an elite real tennis centre - as well as a pro-active and well spirited community.
THE PROPERTY comprises a 2-bed timber framed bungalow built with no foundations in 1929 under an old fibre-glass and tin roof with mainly double-glazed windows. It has been well maintained over the years and has a new hot water tank and re-wiring has been started but not finished due to the presence of asbestos (for which there has been a recent report provided).
The Agents believe this is a very unique opportunity to buy a piece of natural West Dorset countryside with an opportunity to replace the present building with a sustainable home, subject to any necessary planing consents. The property has a private water supply on site with UV filter, calor gas bottles for cooking, electric heating and mains drainage.
The property is slightly elevated and would enjoy an extensive westerly view towards Eype and the coast once the woodland/greenery is cut back. There is a slight buzz of traffic from the A35 in the gardens.
DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling east, take the Dorchester Road off the roundabout and take the second right-hand turning to Walditch. At the mini-roundabout, turn left into Lower Walditch Lane and continue for approx 0.25 mile after the built-up area when the driveway will be found on the left-hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION presently provides a front door opening to a:
FRONT LEAN-TO COVERED VERANDAH/CONSERVATORY PORCH with space to sit in and enjoy the westerly aspects.
ENTRANCE HALL: Quirkily angled with doors off to the main rooms.
SITTING/DINING ROOM with bay window section to the west with window seat fitted, a wood-burner fitted to a fireplace surround and on a stone plinth, two further windows framing views of natural vegetation and to the hillsides opposite and double-doors opening to the south. Boarded wooden floors and ceiling. TV aerial point.
KITCHEN in lean-to at the rear with bespoke solid wood basic cupboards and tiled worksurfaces including a Butler sink unit. Window overlooking the rear garden. Raised electric consumer unit. Door into REAR LOBBY with door to the rear garden.
BEDROOM 1 (front) provides a good-sized double bedroom.
BEDROOM 2 offers a small double with window to the north and double wooden/glazed doors opening to the:
BATHROOM which comprises a panelled bath with tiled surround, pedestal basin and low level WC and has an upright towel rail/radiator.
UTILITY ROOM with internal access door off the front conservatory. This room provides a laundry room or studio room and has a door opening to the rear garden.
ATTIC ROOM with substantial wooden ladder off the entrance hall. This offers an excellent storage area but is of restricted height. It has the benefit of Velux windows providing good natural light.
OUTSIDE
There is a private unmade driveway off Lower Walditch Lane rising to a substantial hardcored PARKING AREA. A pathway alongside a hedge leads to the bungalow which enjoys a front lawned garden area with old apple tree.
There is access to both sides of the property and a small flight of steps leads up to the rear garden/patio seating area where there is also a large dilapidated CABIN/STUDIO, footings for a greenhouse and tin garden shed. Further lawns extend into a field area at the rear.
SERVICES: Mains electricity and drainage. Private water supply. Calor gas bottles for cooking. Electric heating and new hot water tank with immersion heater fitted. Council Tax Band A.
Mobile coverage: Available with main providers (Ofcom).
Full fibre broadband: up to 1600 mbps download speed, up to 115 mbps upload speed (Openreach).
TC/CC/KEA240052/301224
SITUATION: The property is located off Lower Walditch Lane with its own driveway leading to a lower parking area suitable for several vehicles. West View is just a walk away from the Jellyfields Nature Reserve and into the town centre of Bridport and approx 4 miles from the coast at West Bay and there is a bus stop on the A35 (approx 0.25 mile walk away) to Dorchester.
This plot is in a highly desirable rural location yet just on the edge of the town and enjoys total privacy and seclusion - and offers a large garden for horticultural/small animal husbandry and with the opportunity of a work-from-home offices/studios or greenhouses.
The centre of the village of Walditch lies close by and offers a Parish Church and Hall, a Green and recreational ground and an elite real tennis centre - as well as a pro-active and well spirited community.
THE PROPERTY comprises a 2-bed timber framed bungalow built with no foundations in 1929 under an old fibre-glass and tin roof with mainly double-glazed windows. It has been well maintained over the years and has a new hot water tank and re-wiring has been started but not finished due to the presence of asbestos (for which there has been a recent report provided).
The Agents believe this is a very unique opportunity to buy a piece of natural West Dorset countryside with an opportunity to replace the present building with a sustainable home, subject to any necessary planing consents. The property has a private water supply on site with UV filter, calor gas bottles for cooking, electric heating and mains drainage.
The property is slightly elevated and would enjoy an extensive westerly view towards Eype and the coast once the woodland/greenery is cut back. There is a slight buzz of traffic from the A35 in the gardens.
DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling east, take the Dorchester Road off the roundabout and take the second right-hand turning to Walditch. At the mini-roundabout, turn left into Lower Walditch Lane and continue for approx 0.25 mile after the built-up area when the driveway will be found on the left-hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION presently provides a front door opening to a:
FRONT LEAN-TO COVERED VERANDAH/CONSERVATORY PORCH with space to sit in and enjoy the westerly aspects.
ENTRANCE HALL: Quirkily angled with doors off to the main rooms.
SITTING/DINING ROOM with bay window section to the west with window seat fitted, a wood-burner fitted to a fireplace surround and on a stone plinth, two further windows framing views of natural vegetation and to the hillsides opposite and double-doors opening to the south. Boarded wooden floors and ceiling. TV aerial point.
KITCHEN in lean-to at the rear with bespoke solid wood basic cupboards and tiled worksurfaces including a Butler sink unit. Window overlooking the rear garden. Raised electric consumer unit. Door into REAR LOBBY with door to the rear garden.
BEDROOM 1 (front) provides a good-sized double bedroom.
BEDROOM 2 offers a small double with window to the north and double wooden/glazed doors opening to the:
BATHROOM which comprises a panelled bath with tiled surround, pedestal basin and low level WC and has an upright towel rail/radiator.
UTILITY ROOM with internal access door off the front conservatory. This room provides a laundry room or studio room and has a door opening to the rear garden.
ATTIC ROOM with substantial wooden ladder off the entrance hall. This offers an excellent storage area but is of restricted height. It has the benefit of Velux windows providing good natural light.
OUTSIDE
There is a private unmade driveway off Lower Walditch Lane rising to a substantial hardcored PARKING AREA. A pathway alongside a hedge leads to the bungalow which enjoys a front lawned garden area with old apple tree.
There is access to both sides of the property and a small flight of steps leads up to the rear garden/patio seating area where there is also a large dilapidated CABIN/STUDIO, footings for a greenhouse and tin garden shed. Further lawns extend into a field area at the rear.
SERVICES: Mains electricity and drainage. Private water supply. Calor gas bottles for cooking. Electric heating and new hot water tank with immersion heater fitted. Council Tax Band A.
Mobile coverage: Available with main providers (Ofcom).
Full fibre broadband: up to 1600 mbps download speed, up to 115 mbps upload speed (Openreach).
TC/CC/KEA240052/301224
About this agent
Welcome to Kennedys Estate Agents in Bridport Kennedys estate agents in Bridport is a long-established, busy independent estate agency specialising in property for sale in West Dorset. Our office is situated in the centre of the historic market town of Bridport, close to the Jurassic Coastline – a renowned World Heritage site. We are a long-term team with the best local knowledge of the area and an emphasis on excellent personal service. We aim to ensure that moving is a pleasant rather than stressful experience and we are on hand for advice and guidance through the whole process of buying or selling. So, contact us now for a genuine local service.