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St Johns House St Johns House Shortmoor, Beaminster Beaminster 0.6 miles 6.7 miles

• 3/4 bedrooms, • 2/3 reception rooms, • 2 bathrooms and cloakroom, • Kitchen, • Mature gardens, • Ample parking • Store shed and summer house.

Guide price £465,000

SITUATION AMENITIES This stunning home sits in a quiet semi rural position yet close to the centre of the historic town of Beaminster, Hardy's 'Emminster' in the popular West countryside. The town has a wide range of amenities with convenience and bespoke shopping of a surprising variety for a town of its size. There is a thriving local community well serviced by churches, primary and secondary school, public houses, two doctors surgeries, dentist surgery, community leisure centre and popular cafes, restaurants and brasseries. There are a A unique detached home combining a rural position with the wealth of local events and activities to add to the diary and which convenience of being able to walk into town. EPC Band E. cater to all tastes. The vibrant market town of Bridport lies approximately seven miles away and has a larger range of shops and services, including a library, art centre, cinema, a number of supermarkets, bi-weekly markets and regular farmers' and vintage markets. Access to the beautiful is also just over seven miles away at the quaint harbour of West Bay with its assortment of pubs and restaurants and the breathtaking coastal path. The historic and well regarded is nearby and the whole coastline provides a variety of excellent beaches for angling enthusiasts, a spot of rock pooling, a fossil hunt or just a swim. The larger centres of and Dorchester are within commuting distances with mainline rail services to and the West Country. The whole area is well supported by good road links and bus services. DESCRIPTION St Johns House is the former priests residence set on the fringes of Beaminster. The property occupies a secluded position and benefits not only from level walking access into Beaminster but also direct access to country walks, offering the buyer the best of both worlds! The property has been continually in the ownership of the Diocese of Plymouth since its construction so this is its first time to the open market. The house offers flexible accommodation comprising entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, third reception room/occasional fourth bedroom and cloakroom on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, two with en suite. The property sits on a large plot with mature level landscaped gardens, ideally positioned to enjoy the rural views. The property would benefit from a degree of updating giving the purchaser opportunity to create a fabulous detached home combining all the convenience of town with all the delights of the countryside. OUTSIDE The property is approached via a shared entrance with St Johns Catholic church which, in turn, leads to a private turning and parking area with space for a number of vehicles. To the front of the property is an area of level lawn with the principal garden lying to the rear. There is accesses to the rear garden from both sides of the house. The garden is laid primarily to level lawn and has a large ornamental pond, mature beds and a range of shrubs, trees and flowers. To the far end of the garden is a timber summerhouse, with its own private deck, light and power connected and ideally positioned to enjoy the views. SERVICES Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private water. Private drainage. DIRECTIONS From Bridport take the A3066 road Beaminster road. On entering the town of Beaminster, proceed through the town square and turn right, onto Fleet Street, signposted The Catholic Church and School. Follow the road towards the school until you reach the right turn sign posted Shortmoor and Catholic Church. Follow the road and St Johns is towards the end on the left. LOCAL AUTHORITY West Dorset District Council Stratton House 58-60 High West Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UZ 01305 251010 VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only through Bridport Stags call 01308 428000. St Johns House, Shortmoor, Beaminster

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Stags 29 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR Tel: 01308 428000 [email protected]

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