Property description

Charming 2/3 bedroom Grade II Listed classic village cottage with parking and a garden.

The property is believed to date back to the 17th Century or perhaps earlier still and has stone and rendered elevations under thatched and tiled roofs. As one would expect of a Grade II Listed property the cottage has huge character with features including a lovely fireplace, exposed timbers, stone exposed walls, window seats and brace & ledge doors, to name but a few. The property lies within walking distance of two public houses and a shop, but most importantly within a mile of Seatown beach on the Jurassic Coast. There are numerous local walks around the village straight from the cottage. The property is conventionally arranged with the two main living areas to the front of the property either side of the front door, with to one side the sitting area centred on the fireplace and to the other the dining area that is laid to an attractive yet practical ceramic tile. Beyond the sitting area there is a study/3rd bedroom and behind the dining area there is a kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a comprehensive range of floor and wall mounted units and cupboards with space for an electric cooker with, to one side, a pantry that is equipped with shelves and cupboards and space for a fridge and a freezer. A door from the kitchen leads into a useful utility room with plumbing for washing machine. Off the black lobby there is a bathroom with a shower over the bath and an airing cupboard housing the gas-fired combi boiler. Upstairs there are two good bedrooms, the principal of which has a built-in double wardrobe and space for a second double wardrobe and the second bedroom also has a built-in double wardrobe. The property is in good order throughout, has some secondary glazing and gas fired central heating installed 3 years ago, while the thatch has recently been re ridged and is likely not to need any maintenance for the next 20 years, with the exception of the ridge.

The property is approached by car from the left-hand side of the cottage that leads through to a driveway laid to block and pea shingle with parking for two cars. Immediately to the rear of the property there is an attractive courtyard that is paved, with a barbecuing area to one side and fully enclosed by timber fencing. Beyond the parking area there is a particularly attractive cottage garden that is laid to lawn with areas of mature herbaceous and shrub planting to the sides and to the rear with to one corner, a timber garden shed and a greenhouse.

Chideock is a popular West Dorset village, being just under a mile from Seatown and the renowned Jurassic coastline and Lyme Bay. Bridport is three miles away and is a bustling and vibrant market town with a history of rope-making. It has a variety of shops, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, golfing, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area. The region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.<br/><br/>
Amenities

Character-filled accommodation

Easy walk down to the beach

Excellent local walking

Off-road parking