Property description

Charmouth Lodge, was previously known as Yandover, and then The Limes and is thought to date back to the mid 1700’s and possibly as far back as 1575. It was originally a single property but is now divided into two, with the larger wing being Charmouth Lodge and the smaller Mulberry Cottage.

It has been a rental property, holiday home, part of a school and guest house and most famously belonged to the Whittington family, of Dick Whittington fame. (circa 1354-1423)

Over the last fifty years it has been a mixture of primary and then holiday home, with addition of a garage/ utility, entrance verandah and contemporary kitchen and bathrooms.

The Grade II listed Lodge, boasts some exciting original features, starting with broad floorboards, elegant tall shuttered French windows and a beautiful unique staircase and galleried landing.

Entering via the walled garden … A glazed verandah entrance leads into a spacious entrance hall, taking you through to a large traditional kitchen overlooking the rear walled garden. The contemporary base units, granite worktops, Belfast sink and double oven Rangemaster, offers modern facilities.

A spacious dining room and adjacent large sitting room with open fire, both bring south facing light streaming through full height shuttered French windows.

Cloakroom, storage cupboards and outside access to a large utility /wet room and storage lead into the rear attached garage. There is parking for two cars.

Beautiful and elegant original staircase with deep ornate trim and barley twist turned spindles lead up to the landing. Wall to wall fitted bookshelves to one side.

The first floor has four generous double bedrooms, one en-suite plus a large family bathroom and galleried landing with a large arched window overlooking the rear garden and further to the Marshwood Vale. The rooms to the front all have sea views.

Outside: The pretty frontage is enclosed by ornate metal railing with a central path and lawns to both sides.

The main access is via the side garden door along the stone walling in Barrs Lane. This leads directly onto the attractive paved verandah with glass roof to the rear.

The rear garden is completely enclosed with one further gate at the end out to the garage parking area. The garden has a central path which divides the lawn and numerous mature shrubs flanking the sides.

Gas central heating, mains drainage and all mains services connected.

Dorset Council Tax Band awaited . EPC exempt. DFH1000

Location: Centrally located in this friendly coastal village, but set back from the roadside. Short walking distance to all the local amenities and local shops.

Charmouth offers a good range of facilities including bakery, newsagent, pharmacy, foodstores, takeaway, cafes to names just a few. Local Church, sports fields, tennis courts and two pubs.

Primary School with secondary links to the sought after Woodroffe School and Colyton Grammar.

Scenic Jurassic beach with walks across the famous South west coastal path to Golden Cap.

Directions: From the centre of the village and our office turn right to the corner of Barrs Lane on The Street. Charmouth Lodge is then on your left on this corner.
Amenities

Period Grade II 4 bed Georgian Lodge

High ceilings, with many original features

Light, airy, south facing property

Large sitting room with open fire, tall shuttered french windows

Large traditional kitchen with modern appliances, granite worktops

Sea Views from upstairs bedrooms

Delightful original staircase with galleried landing

Rear walled garden with glazed verandah entrance

Large utility, garage storage and parking for 2 cars

Separate large dining room & decorative fireplace