Detached house for sale in Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6

A four bedroom detached house with a self-contained one bedroom annexe, in a popular village.

The Property

Steps up to the front door lead into a spacious hallway on the first floor, where the main living accommodation is located, to take advantage of the views. The sitting room centres around a working fireplace and is triple aspect with double doors leading to the rear garden. At the other end of the hallway is the kitchen/dining room, which is a superb size with a range of eye and low level units and integrated appliances including. Dishwasher and fridge; a built-in eye level double oven, hob with an extractor over, and a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer. The room has been fitted with spotlights and also provides a gas coal-effect fire place. There are windows on three sides and a door on the fourth side leading to the side garden and in turn down to the parking. From the side window there are pleasant views towards Shipton Gorge church. The main bedroom provides built in double wardrobe space. The second bedroom is directly next door and also has built in wardrobe space and is served by a modern en-suite shower room, with large walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin set in vanity unit. The family bathroom has been refitted to provide a generous shower room with large walk in double shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a low level WC. There are two further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study. Off the hallway are an airing cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, and two cloaks/storage cupboards and a separate WC. From the kitchen/dining room there is a lockable internal door which leads to a small landing then stairs down to the annexe.

The annexe can also be accessed from the ground level via a separate entrance, making it ideal for letting. The front door leads into a lobby with utility area off, which has a washing machine and fridge, space for a tumble dryer and offers eye and low level storage space. The lobby leads into the living area which is arranged as a kitchen and a sitting/dining room. The kitchen is relatively new and offers a range of eye and low level units plus a built-in oven and hob. The bedroom has a high level side aspect window and leads into an en-suite bathroom. The en-suite has a bath with a shower attachment off the taps, WC and a pedestal wash hand basin.

Outside

To the front is a large parking area and several plants, trees and shrubs. There are steps leading up both sides of the property. The rear garden is tiered and there are steps leading to a raised lawn, there is also a decked area designed to make the most of the elevated views. There are various shrubs, trees and herbaceous plants around the garden and raised beds along the rear boundary.

Local Authority

Dorset Council .
Council Tax Band F.

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Broadband speed: Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage: Network coverage is limited indoors and good outdoors.
EPC: Tbc.

Situation

The property lies in the popular village of Shipton Gorge, which is part of the Bride Valley villages. The village has an active community with pub, church, village hall, village society, walking group etc. Shipton Gorge is just a couple of miles from the World Heritage Site Jurassic coastline and beaches at Burton Bradstock and West Bay. Nearby Bridport has a history of rope-making and offers a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. Bridport is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area and communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.

Agents Note

Please note that the internal and external pictures were taken in 2018. The property is now in need of some improvement.

Accommodation

Sitting room: 4.45m x 4.52m
Kitchen/living room: 6.11m x max x 6.51m
Bedroom: 3.12m x 3.51m
Bedroom: 3.17m x 2.97m
Bedroom: 3.16m x 2.46m
Bedroom: 3.15m x 2.47m

Annexe
Kitchen/Living room: 5.69m x 5.45m
Bedroom: 3.61m x 2.59m
Utility: 1.79m x 2.47m