Mill Lane, Chideock, Bridport

A characterful detached house with extensive garden and woodland, tucked away in the heart of the popular coastal village of Chideock within walking distance of the coast at Seatown.

The Property - This attractive period four bedroom detached house is built principally of natural stone construction under a tile roof. It is an off-the-beaten-path character house with a long driveway, garden and woodland in the heart of the popular village of Chideock but set away from the road, with a total plot of 1.31 acres. The house is attractively modernised but remains packed with original period features typical of a property of this age – panel doors, wooden bannisters, exposed beams and feature windows to name but a few.

Entry to the property is via a porch making an ideal boot room and coat store. Inside you find a bright and airy kitchen with a good selection of fitted units and shelving, a Butler sink and space for white goods and large cooker. The kitchen benefits from a large, pitched glass ceiling flooding the space with light. The kitchen leads directly onto a formal, half-panelled dual aspect dining room with plentiful under stairs storage and stairs leading to an upstairs room that could be a bedroom, study, playroom or studio space.

From the dining room you access the lounge – a cosy space with wood burner in the fireplace and dual aspect views up to the surrounding woodland. The house has a spacious hallway that leads back to the kitchen or onwards to a double bedroom, three large storage cupboards, a shower room and a sizable laundry or boot room and rear door onto the garden.

The attractive original staircase leads up to two further double bedrooms- both dual aspect and with plentiful built-in storage. The principal bedroom benefits from a delightful box window with window seat to enjoy the captivating views across Eype Downs and the surrounding countryside. The first floor also houses a contemporary family bathroom with heated towel rail and stairs that ascend to a fairytale turret housing exposed beams, built in shelving and three arch windows creating panoramic views. A perfect library, reading nook or small office.

Outside - The garden surrounds all sides of the property and rises to an area of mature woodland. There are paved terraces to enjoy summer evenings, the half brick foundations for a greenhouse, a stream, two bridges and a vast selection of mature trees, fruit trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. There is a small log store, summerhouse and stone steps raising from the rear access of the house to the expansive lawn and woodland. Walking to the top of the woodland gives fabulous views across to Langdon Hill and Eype Downs and the whole area is a haven for wildlife, flora and fauna. The plot in total extends to 1.31 acres.

An old barn, now partially derelict, is at the entrance of boundary on arrival up the the driveway which could be a workshop, large storage space or has the potential for conversion into additional accommodation, subject to any necessary planning consents.

Situation - The house benefits from being tucked away from any passing traffic, a short walk to the sea and forming part of the popular coastal village of Chideock. Chideock is a popular West Dorset village, being just under a mile from Seatown and the renowned Jurassic coastline and Lyme Bay. Bridport is three miles away and is a bustling and vibrant market town with a history of rope-making. It has a variety of shops, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, golfing, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area. The region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity.
Electric and night storage heating.
Broadband - Superfast broadband is available
Mobile phone coverage - Network coverage is good both indoors and out.

Local Authority - Dorset Council - .

Council Tax Band: Exempt (previously Council Tax band D).
EPC: E

Agent Note - There is a right of way over the entrance track for the neighbouring property.

We have been made aware of the presence of Japanese Knotweed in the grounds. The vendor has paid for an ongoing eradication programme which will be passed onto a buyer. It is not deemed close enough to the property to have any detrimental effect on the building and a report is available. There is a 5 plus Year Treatment Plan(minimum) & 10 Year Insurance backed guarantee