Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Grade II Listed period semi-detached house
- Host of original character features
- Conveniently situated within the heart of Fortuneswell
- Three reception rooms
- Four double bedrooms
- Sea views
- Council tax band: B
- EPC: Grade II Listed
Description
The Property - Understood to date from the 1840's, the property is listed Grade II of architectural or historic importance and offers a host of character features typical of its age and type including original staircase, panelled doors, ornate fireplaces, flagstone floor and original copper range within the outside store.
The accommodation is arranged over three floors with a ground floor hallway with original ornate tiled flooring leading to two well-proportioned reception rooms, both with Portland stone fireplaces and French doors opening to the front garden. There is a further reception room with a rear aspect, ideal as a breakfast room or study with original cupboards and engineered oak flooring. The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor cupboards with oak worksurfaces, electric oven and five ring gas hob, Belfast sink, flagstone flooring and door to a rear courtyard.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, all with period fireplaces. The two front aspect rooms, one of which being the master bedroom, enjoy sea views across to Chesil Beach. There is a modern white fitted bathroom with separate WC. From the landing, cupboard stairs lead up to a second-floor double bedroom with dormer window enjoying sea views, exposed beams and door to a large walk in loft room.
Outside, gated access from the pavement to the side of the laundrette leads to a passageway with steps and gate to the front garden which has a small area of lawn with flowers and shrubs. Pedestrian side access leads to a rear courtyard with outside WC and former washroom housing the original copper range.
Situation - The property is situated in an elevated position within Fortuneswell which boasts a range of eateries, public houses, convenience store, post office, public gardens and a promenade edging Chesil Beach and the dramatic Jurassic coastline.
The island provides the opportunity to enjoy many leisure pursuits, in particular, excellent sailing, fishing and water sports facilities including those at the Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy. The coastal resort of Weymouth is within easy reach by car as well as regular bus services from the island and cycle route.
Weymouth provides a comprehensive range of shops, a marina as well as cultural, recreational and further educational facilities.
The area also provides the opportunity to enjoy the sandy beaches and walks along the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and the rolling countryside that surrounds the area.
There are mainline rail services from Weymouth to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
Local Authority - Dorset Council Tel:
Council Tax Band: B
EPC: Not required, Grade II Listing
Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.
Gas fired central heating system.
Tenure
Freehold
Brochures
116 Fortuneswell.pdfEnergy performance certificate - ask agent
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Band: B
Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Weymouth Station3.8 miles
About the agent
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