Manor Cottage, Preston Road, Weymouth

Entrance Hallway

Solid wood door leading to hallway, wood flooring, double radiator, original oak framed doorway to dining room, further original oak framed doorway to inner hall, door to;

Utility/Cloakroom

- 4' 4" x 8' 1" (- 1.32m x 2.46m)
Generous in size, comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, splashback, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted Ideal gas central heating boiler, radiator, cupboard housing meters and fuse box, front aspect leaded light window.

Dining Room

- 11' 11" x 13' 6" (- 3.63m x 4.11m)
Charming front aspect room with front aspect mullion leaded light windows, further leaded light window, Inglenook feature fireplace with brick rear and stone surround, wood flooring, radiator, beamed wall.

Inner Hallway

Wood flooring, radiator, rear aspect leaded light window with secondary glazing, window seat, spacious understairs storage cupboard with light, stairway to first floor, door to;

Sitting room

- 12' 7" x 19' 10" (- 3.84m x 6.05m)
Lovely light filled double aspect room, facing east to the front, with window seats, leaded light secondary glazed windows, feature Portland stone fireplace with inset gas effect stove, radiator, wood flooring, ceiling beam.

Conservatory

- 17' 7" x 12' 5" (- 5.36m x 3.78m)
Steps up from sitting room, double glazed with beautiful views to country garden and patio, double doors and further single door to garden, tap, double radiator, providing a fabulous room to enjoy the calm and relaxed atmosphere of this most attractive area.

Kitchen

- 13' 8" x 14' 7" (- 4.17m x 4.45m)
Modern fitted in 2022, with a range of bespoke pale grey fitted units, drawers, work surfaces, fitted to take advantage of the features of the room, one and a half sink unit, mixer tap, Inglenook recess with a storage ‘bread oven’ providing space for 7 ring gas Belling range cooker with electric double oven, extractor fan, space for dishwasher, and space for fridge freezer, shelved storage cupboard, part tiled walls, wood beams, rear aspect leaded light secondary glazed window.

Stairway to 1st Floor

Wide staircase, leading to a further split staircase which creates interest and character. The landing has a rear aspect leaded light secondary glazed window, shelved airing cupboard with heating and water controls, radiator. It is extremely large and lends itself to an open office/ study area if required.

Master bedroom

- 10' 8" x 19' 7" (- 3.25m x 5.97m)
Light filled double aspect room, with leaded light secondary glazed windows, twin wardrobes, shelved alcove, window seats, radiator, feature beam, door to;

Ensuite Shower Room

- 5' 1" x 7' 11" (- 1.55m x 2.41m)
Fully tiled double shower unit, towel rail, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, light with shaver point, under floor electric heating, tiled flooring,

Bedroom Two

- 10' 8" x 13' 11" (- 3.25m x 4.24m)
Light and spacious front aspect room, leaded light secondary glazed window with seat, radiator. Door leading to:

Dressing Room

- 8' 11" x 4' 3" (- 2.72m x 1.3m)
Fitted with three sets of wardrobes providing extensive storage, radiator. Please note that this was previously a bedroom, so could be reconfigured to a fourth bedroom if required. Door to;

Ensuite Shower Room

- 4' 5" x 5' 4" (- 1.35m x 1.63m)
Fully enclosed electric shower, towel rail, mainly tiled walls, low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor, rear aspect leaded light secondary glazed window.

Bedroom Three

- 11' 4" x 12' 2" (- 3.45m x 3.71m)
Large front aspect room, leaded light secondary glazed window with seat, radiator,

Family Bathroom

- 6' 8" x 11' 5" (- 2.03m x 3.48m)
Large front aspect room with leaded light frosted window, panel enclosed bath, fully enclosed Triton electric shower unit, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, light with shaver point, panelled walls, access to insulated and boarded loft with ladder, power, light and smoke alarms. The loft area provides ample stand up storage space across the attic.

Driveway and front of property

The entrance is via secure double wooden gates for vehicles with a further single gate to the side for pedestrian access. This leads to an enclosed gravel driveway providing space for several vehicles. A turning point could be created, if required.
The frontage is planted with lavender, wisteria, rosemary bushes, with ornamental cherry trees, fuchsia, Ivy and laurels to the side boundary and this creates an abundance of beauty within the front garden.

Garage

Detached garage with up and over door, power and light.

Gardens

Gated access leads to crazy paved patio areas, low level walls, and various planted and shrub areas with rockeries and fruit trees, making this a visual delight! There is a sitting area with pergola overhead with grape vine, honeysuckle and clematis.
Garden shed, greenhouse and outside taps make this garden a gardeners dream. Steps lead down to a large formal lawn, with build in barbecue, with further shrubs, trees and hedges, making this a very secluded area. The lawn then leads to a secret rose garden , with low steps up towards the conservatory.

Additional information

The west side and ridge of property was re-thatched in 2018 and wired and the east side was dressed and the thatch has been fully wired. The chimneys were both re- leaded in 2024. All main services are connected; gas, electric and main sewers.
The kitchen and downstairs WC were replaced in 2022.