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1 Knapp Cottages 1 Knapp Cottages, Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TF 1 Knapp Cottages 1 Knapp Cottages, Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TF THE PROPERTY glass doors from the kitchen/dining 1 Knapp Cottages is a fantastic, semi- room lead, providing a superb setting for detached family home which enjoys a al fresco dining and entertaining. There highly desirable position on the edge of is also an established lawn, surrounded the popular village of Powerstock, by a fence ensuring security for children overlooking a nature reserve. Having and dogs. been fully refurbished over the last 20 SITUATION years, the property offers every Bridport 5 Miles Jurassic Coast 6.5 Miles convenience expected from the modern 1 Knapp Cottages enjoys a tucked away, peaceful position at the end of a Dorchester 13 Miles home within the characterful shell of a charming historic cottage. Believed to small country lane on the edge of date back to the 19th Century, features Powerstock which rates highly among typical of this period of architecture are the many desirable villages in the West still seen within including high ceilings Dorset Area of Outstanding Beauty. and striking fireplaces, now enhanced by Within the village there are a variety of a fresh, neutral scheme of decoration. appealing attributes including a primary school, pub and excellent walks, with a The original cottage has been extended livery a short distance from the property A charming character home to great effect to the rear, creating an and an attractive nature reserve, over impressive farmhouse-style kitchen/ which 1 Knapp Cottages enjoys views. located in a wonderful dining room which links with the former Nearby Nettlecombe also has a pub. position on the edge of a stone outbuilding, now converted to a The market towns of Bridport and useful ground floor bedroom or study. Dorchester are both nearby, and the popular village Previously 2 rooms, which have now Jurassic Coast is easily accessible. been connected, the sitting room is SERVICES beautifully proportioned and enjoys two Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. fireplaces, one with a wood burner, • Sought- After Country Village Private drainage (septic tank shared with creating an atmosphere of great • 3 Bedrooms neighbour). Private water supply. comfort. Domestic convenience is well • Large Kitchen/Dining Room catered for on the ground floor with a VIEWINGS • Sitting Room with Fireplaces sizeable cupboard beneath the stairs Strictly by appointment with Stags providing excellent storage and a • Presented to a High Standard Bridport Office, Telephone 01308 cloakroom/utility room which benefits 428000. • Level Garden from plumbing for laundry facilities as • Gated Off Road Parking well as a WC. Upstairs, there are two DIRECTIONS generous bedrooms and the family • Lovely Open Country Views From Bridport town centre follow the bathroom which is attractively fitted with A3066 towards Beaminster and, after a contemporary suite and stylish tiles. the Gore Cross roundabout, turn right OUTSIDE onto Townsend Way. Proceed on this road through Mangerton and West The property is approached from the Milton before turning left towards lane through a 5 bar gate leading to a Powerstock. Follow this road for 1 mile walled, gravelled parking area at the then turn left to Powerstock. Proceed Guide price £495,000 front and side of the cottage, where a uphill past the school and turn right by large shed can also be found. To the the church. Take the third turning on the rear is a primarily level garden which is left onto the unmade road and the arranged as a paved sun terrace property can be found shortly after abutting the cottage, onto which the Knapp Farm. 1 Knapp Cottages, Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TF These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. 29 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR 01308 428000 [email protected] stags.co.uk @StagsProperty Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London.
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