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Rose Cottage Blackdown, , West

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Bridport 01308 423133 @jackson-stops.co.uk jackson-stops.co.uk 59 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ

Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 2259 Sq Ft 209.8 Sq Metres (Excludes Restricted Head Height & Includes Garage)

Property Information Education Fast Find: 61429 Primary schooling at Marshwood C of E First School and St Bartholomew C of E First School, Post Code: DT8 3LE Crewkerne. Secondary schooling at Crewkerne or Services: Mains electricity & water are connected. Beaminster. Colyton Grammar and Woodruffe School Oil fired central heating. Septic Tank in . Preparatory education at Perrott Hill, Council Tax: Band F Crewkerne. Public schooling at School Tenure: Freehold with full vacant possession upon (for boys), Sherborne School (for girls); St Mary’s completion ; and St Antony’s Leweston (both girls only); Bryanston; Canford; Clayesmore and Milton Local Authorities: Abbey (mixed). Daily bus from Crewkerne to District Council: 01305 251010 Taunton School. : 01305 251010 Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff Bridport Office. 01308 423 133. Directions From our offices in Bridport take the A3066 to Beaminster. Proceed through Beaminster and then Sporting & Recreation on to the B3163 to Broadwindsor. At the centre of Situated close to the boundary of Dorset and Broadwindsor take the turning to Marshwood on Somerset this is a beautiful area and is well known the B3164. Continue along this road for approx. 3.4 for its maze of bridleways as well as footpaths. The miles. At the Birdsmoorgate junction turn right on to Jurassic coastline, now a World Heritage site, is only the B3165 signed to Blackdown. Upon reaching the a short distance with sailing and water sport facilities. small village of Blackdown the property will be found Golf courses at Lyme Regis, Bridport and Dorchester. at the far end of the village on the right handside just Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath and Taunton beyond the church which is on the left. Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff give notice that:- They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. An attractive Listed Grade II thatched cottage with beautiful countryside views Features Ground Floor • Entrance Hall • Large Kitchen/Living room • Dining Room • Sitting Room with inglenook fireplace incorporating wood burning stove and bread oven • Utility Room • Bathroom • 2 Double Bedrooms • Hallway/Study area • Cloakroom First Floor • Master Bedroom with ensuite Shower Room • Further double Bedroom • Large Loft Space The Property Rose Cottage is an attractive Grade II Listed period cottage situated in an elevated position with stunning countryside views facing east over the . It is believed to date from circa 1650 and is constructed of rendered stone elevations under a thatched roof. This pretty cottage must be viewed to fully appreciate its deceptive size. The current owners have undertaken an extensive programme of restoration and improvement during their tenure including extending the kitchen to take full advantage of the views and creating a striking kitchen/living room with oak beams and a cathedral ceiling which is full of light and space. The property is presented extremely well throughout and has spacious flexible accommodation on the ground floor including two bedrooms, large bathroom and the reception rooms. On the first floor is the master suite along with another double bedroom. Rose Cottage is full of the charming period features that you would expect from a property of this age and calibre such as exposed beams, a double sided bread oven and inglenook style fireplace. The Cottage sits in a generous plot of approximately 1 acre with ample parking and a double Garage. The garage has an integral office area with power and external window. The elevated terrace below the kitchen provides the perfect spot to observe the gardens which are a haven for wild life with a large natural pond, a small area of woodland, a gently sloping lawn and “wild patch” that encourages everything from stouts to badgers, birds, to wild ferns and flowers.

Outside Gardens extending to approximately 1 acre with lawn, natural pond and small area of woodland, double garage with integrated office (needing refurbishment), greenhouse with power located at the bottom of a paved brick driveway Location The countryside around Rose Cottage is delightful, situated on the edge of the small Village of Blackdown, which lies at the foot of Blackdown Hill (215 m), one of Dorset’s highest points. Two of Dorset’s other highest points are also within walking distance, (circa 3 miles): Iron Age Hill forts Pilsdon Pen (277m) and Lewesdon Hill (279m). Arguably some of the best footpaths in Dorset can also be found right on Rose Cottage’s doorstep. The Jubilee Trail runs along the ridgeline behind the Cottage and the Monarch’s Way, a 615-mile footpath that follows the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester is within a mile or so of the property, these along with the Wessex Ridgeway and coastal paths provide an access to a myriad of stunning landscapes. This part of West Dorset has particularly good transport links. Blackdown is 5 miles from the market town of Crewkerne which has all the local amenities including Primary and Secondary Schooling, a number of supermarkets, including a Waitrose and a mainline railway station running down to Exeter and up to London Waterloo in just 2.28 hrs. The A303 lays 13 miles to the north east. The charming small town of Beaminster, with its good restaurants, boutiques and small supermarket is also a short drive away and the larger towns of Bridport, Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast are easily accessible.

Mileages • Crewkerne 5 miles • Beaminster 7 miles • Bridport 9.5 miles • Lyme Regis 10.8 miles • Exeter Airport 38 miles