A CHARMING DETACHED GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE WITH DELIGHTFUL GARDENS SET IN THE HEART OF THIS PRETTY VILLAGE, AND JUST 7 MILES FROM THE COAST AT LYME REGIS.

Court Cottage is a most charming and historic home, which is justifiably Grade II Listed, and thought to date back over 600 years with later additions. Built of stone and flint elevations under a predominantly thatched roof, (renewed approx. 10 years ago), it commands a slightly elevated position alongside the country lane with gardens extending to 1/3rd of an acre, making for a very peaceful and tranquil setting.
The cottage itself has recently undergone a fastidious program of works, presenting to a very high standard throughout, and is naturally bursting with period features, to include wooden panelled walls, exposed ceiling beams, and an inglenook fireplace with original bread oven.
The main entrance to the house is now accessed from the rear hall, which leads to all rooms on the ground floor. The hall, utility room, WC and kitchen form part of the later extension to the rear of the cottage, which has been well designed to enjoy views to the garden from the kitchen, and to give access from the outside to more practical spaces, essential for countryside living. Both the dining room, with original entrance, and sitting room lie to the front, and as you would expect exude a great deal of character and charm. The staircase, leading from the sitting room, climbs to the first-floor landing, revealing three double bedrooms and a family bathroom, all of which boast vaulted ceilings together with exposed A frames that further enhance the most unexpected light and space at this level.

OUTSIDE
The cottage benefits from rear vehicular access approached from a private lane leading to just 2 other properties. A 5-bar gate opens onto a gravelled driveway with parking for 3-4 cars at the top of the garden. A pathway in turn leads down to the terrace and rear entrance, together with garden shed with power and lighting.
The gardens extend to approx. 1/3rd of an acre in all and are mainly to the rear of the property. A sunny paved terrace spans the entire width of the cottage to the rear, with retaining stone wall and steps leading up to a generous garden, principally laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, including a small apple orchard at the very top.
A pretty paved garden is situated to the front of the cottage, with pedestrian access on both sides, and pathway leading to the original front door.

All in all, Court Cottage presents a wonderful opportunity for those who love village life, in close proximity to the coastline, making for an ideal primary or indeed secondary residence.

LOCATION
Court Cottage lies amidst beautiful unspoilt country on the Devon / Dorset border, where little has changed for centuries. Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where strict planning controls protect its special character. The village of Hawkchurch is centred on its lovely old church and comprises many period houses at its heart. The traditional country pub dating back to 1543, The Old Inn, community shop, primary school and The Hawkchurch Resort and Spa make Hawkchurch a thriving village community. The nearby village of Marshwood supports a village post office/shop, public house, primary school and the Parish Church of St Mary. The flourishing towns of Beaminster, Bridport, Axminster and Crewkerne are all within easy access and offer a wide range of shops and general amenities and Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, is also within easy reach. The popular coastal resort of Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage site is just over 7 miles and has an excellent range of facilities including shops, medical centre, pubs and restaurants. Mainline railway stations to London Waterloo (approximately 2.5 hours) are located at Axminster and Crewkerne.