A detached bungalow in idyllic top of hill rural location affording panoramic countryside views with delightful established gardens extending to approx one-third of an acre with wealth of walks close by and approx 1.5 miles from the West Dorset coastline

SITUATION: The property enjoys a high ridge location facing south-west with superb views across the valley to Charmouth and Lyme Regis yet with total privacy.

Approached off a country lane, the present property occupies a third-of-an-acre (approx) site with driveway to an attached garage and large adjoining parking area.

Situated off Verriotts Lane/Gibbs Lane, towards the top of the hill, there are many walks to be enjoyed inland and to the coast at St Gabriel's Bay. This is an ideal location for a full-time home with potential for home/office lifestyle, a second home/investment or for a step to retirement. The property is set centrally within the plot with gardens/utility areas on all sides.

The village has a farm shop/cafe, ancient church, church hall and a wealth of footpaths and bridleways.

Further amenities can be found at the nearby village of Charmouth (2.3 miles), and the larger towns of Bridport (4.5 miles) and Lyme Regis (5.2 miles) to the east and west respectively.

THE PROPERTY is of non-traditional, pre-fabricated construction dating from the 1960's with rendered elevations under a tiled roof with attached garage. The property offers versatile accommodation with some character features but its main asset is the stunning land/sea/skyscapes and the established garden site.

The property has a large frontage which could be further developed to provide an "in" and "out" driveway and thus alleviate the present steep access.

The property enjoys much character with coved ceilings and stripped wood floors yet has the benefit of oil-fired central heating to radiators throughout and mainly double-glazed windows and doors together with updated stylish bathroom and cloakroom facilities. The third bedroom offers scope for home-office/sun room.

The extensive wrap-around gardens extend to approx one-third of an acre and are well established with a wide variety of specimen trees and shrubs including the most amazing azaleas and rhodedendons being mainly south-west sloping and include a substantial workshop/store.

This site offers plenty of scope for extending or redevelopment. Planning permissions have been obtained over the years but have now lapsed. A closeby property has recently had a complete 'grand re-design'. However, this property is generally in good order and would offer a home with minor refurbishments.

DIRECTIONS: Travelling west along the A35 from Bridport, pass through the village of Chideock and, on entering Morcombelake past Felicity's Farm Shop take the first right into Gibbs Lane, bear right and continue for approximately 0.5 mile into the unmade lane and Great View is the last property on the left adjoining the open fields.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
RECESSED PORCHWAY with double-glazed door opening to:
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL with built-in cupboard.
LIVING ROOM with huge south-facing picture window offering wide-span views and skyscapes towards the coast. Attractive fireplace with wood-burner fitted. Step down to:
SUN ROOM/BEDROOM 3 with windows to the south and east. Curtained wardrobe recess.
KITCHEN with built-in larder cupboard and range of older-style but serviceable wall and floor units with worksurfaces including a corner section with inset Neff hob with cooker hood over, double drainer stainless steel sink unit and plumbing for washing machine. Window affording views to the south and west and double-glazed door (presently not used). Raised airing cupboard and Trianco oil-fired boiler.
BATHROOM refurbished approximately 4 years ago and affording panelled bath with shower attachment, close-coupled toilet and basin. Attractively tiled walls and floor.
SEPARATE TOILET with modern loo and tiling.
BEDROOM 1 with fitted wardrobe range.
BEDROOM 2: Another double bedroom.

OUTSIDE
There is a single garage adjoining the property with metal up-and-over door with a sloping concrete driveway from the lane. A recently constructed parking area extends providing parking for several vehicles.

The front garden comprises a lawn with pathway leading to the west side and is well shielded with mature trees and shrubs including a large specimen azalea tree.

Large gardens extend to the east and largely to the south-west again well-established with a variety of bushes and trees including a jasmine tree and oak tree. Glorious sunshine and views and totally private with fields adjoining. On the north-west side is a general purpose area ideal for composting and bonfire and here there is also an old but substantial detached workshop with southerly windows and a garden shed.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage on site. Superfast broadband, oil central heating, landline connected. Council Tax Band C.

TC/1027/15923