The Old Vicarage the Old Vicarage Bothenhampton, Bothenhampton
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The Old Vicarage The Old Vicarage Bothenhampton, Bothenhampton • 2 reception rooms. • Garden room. • Kitchen/ family room. • 4 Bedrooms, Study/ bed 5. • Cloakroom, Utility & boot room. • 2 bathrooms ( 1 en-suite ). • South facing garden. • Double garage and parking. Guide price £600,000 SITUATION AND AMENITIES A charming character filled home in the old village area of Bothenhampton ( fringes of Bridport ) opposite the church, and a stroll away from the village hall and playground. There is a nearby nature reserve giving access to walks across open countryside and the sea. The vibrant market town of Bridport has a twice weekly market as well as regular farmers' and monthly vintage markets and offers a range of quirky and artisan local shops. Bridport has a thriving music, food, arts and literary community, hosting the Bridport Literary Festival and the lively A well proportioned detached home with flexible accommodation Bridport Hat Festival to name but a few. There are many cultural and community events to add to the diary along with regular clubs, gigs and in a tucked away position EPC Band D . activities. Bridport's mainstream amenities include restaurants and hotels, a cinema, art centre and leisure centre, supermarkets, a museum, a health centre and a number of excellent primary schools and secondary schooling. There is good access to the famous Jurassic Coast from the pretty harbour of West Bay with its assortment of pubs and restaurants not to mention the breathtaking coastal path. The surrounding inlets offer a variety of excellent beaches to cater for all tastes in the area, whether you wish to sail, fish, wander amongst the rock pools at Charmouth or hunt for fossils at Chesil Beach, these popular spots are just a short drive way. The area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many pretty walks and bridleways that allow you to make the most of the gorgeous West Dorset scenery. Dorchester is 16 miles away and offers a wider range of amenities and shops with a main line connection to London Waterloo. DESCRIPTION This is an imposing detached 1930's home built in an Art Deco style, benefitting from versatile and well-proportioned accommodation and offering further scope for extension. The accommodation comprises of a stunning entrance hall with galleried landing above and original parquet flooring giving access to the ground floor. A particular feature is the stunning kitchen/family room with dining area and double doors leading to the garden room. Further ground floor accommodation includes the dining room with door leading to the terrace and a delightful sitting room with fire place. All principal reception rooms are positioned to enjoy stunning views across the gardens and South towards West Bay. On the ground floor is a guest bedroom/office, a large cloakroom and WC, and access from the kitchen into the utility, boot room and wash room. On the first floor is a large galleried landing giving access to the further four bedrooms. There is a large master bedroom with generous en-suite that includes a jacuzzi bath and separate shower. There are two further double bedrooms, positioned to enjoy the delightful views, a fourth bedroom/study and well-appointed family bathroom, again with separate bath and shower. There would be potential and space to extend into the loft area (STRC). Overall this is a substantial detached home with further scope for improvement, set in a peaceful yet convenient position. OUTSIDE The property is approached from a quiet no end road and leads to a parking area with space for three to four vehicles. Adjacent to this a large detached double garage with light and power connected and electric up and over double doors. The house itself lies on the other side of the private road as a small garden to the front and closed by a fence. Pathways lead around both sides of the property to the rear garden which has a raised terrace with access to the dining room and conservatory beyond which lie two level lawns separating by a high hedge. The gardens are interspersed by mature shrubs and trees and flowers. Due to this delightful position it is south facing with views towards West Bay. DIRECTIONS From our Bridport office on South Street proceed south to the Crown Roundabout and take the first exit onto Sea Road North. From this bypass take the next available turning on the right, signposted Bothenhampton, onto Hollow Way and follow along this road taking the second turning on the right on to Westown. The Old Vicarage is the second home on the left. SERVICES All mains services are connected. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only through Bridport Stags. Call 01308 428000. LOCAL AUTHORITY West Dorset District Council Stratton House 58-60 High West Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UZ 01305 251010 The Old Vicarage, Bothenhampton, Bothenhampton These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 29 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR Tel: 01308 428000 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.