North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A quirky detached 2 bed period cottage, tranquil garden sanctuary with chalet studio/bedroom 3 tucked quietly away from any passing traffic, just a walk from the town centre

SITUATION: The property is approached via a pedestrian pathway under an archway towards the end of North Allington. There is close by access to a network of scenic countryside and woodland walks, including Allington Hill, the sunken lane to Symondsbury and Colmers Hill.

It is almost a mile's walk into the vibrant town centre of Bridport with its mainly independent shops, popular twice-weekly street market, vintage and artists' quadrant, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, art centre and Electric Palace theatre/cinema. Bucky Doo Square in the centre of the town hosts many bands, festivals and events all year round.

The coastal village of West Bay lies some 2 miles to the south and can be accessed by footpaths and cycle routes. Here there is a boating/fishing harbour, beaches, range of hospitality venues, marine pursuits and access to the Jurassic Coastline and South West Coastal Paths.

THIS RUSTIC PROPERTY comprises a detached period cottage featuring stucco-rendered elevations under a slate roof. It has been very sympathetically renovated with a prevalence of solid wood throughout, including double-glazed windows, French doors, exposed floors, beams, shelving, cupboards and bespoke kitchen. There are modern bathroom and shower room facilities, a feature fireplace with wood-burner, all rooms are beautifully presented and there are modern electric heaters throughout.

There is a substantial modern wood cabin adjoining ideal for a workshop/studio or occasional bedroom which is set into the corner of the plot enjoying privacy and seclusion. The gardens form a sanctuary - a haven for wildlife, beautifully planted with a profusion of bee-friendly flowers, plants and shrubs producing colour and texture and life through all seasons.

Being tucked away from any street lighting and well away from roads, there is quietness; being south-facing there is good natural light to both garden and home and there are pleasant views and stunning skies to be enjoyed.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport, proceed down West Street and over the first mini-roundabout and take the right-hand turning off the second mini-roundabout into North Allington. Proceed almost to the end of the street and more or less directly opposite the turning into Hospital Lane, the archway access will be seen on the right-hand side. Access to the cottage lies at the rear on the left.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
An attractive pedestrian wrought iron gate opens to a newly paved path leading to the solid wooden front door over which is a feature pitched tiled STORM PORCH, opening to the:
SITTING ROOM with south-facing window, feature brick fireplace recess with beam over, fitted with a wood-burning stove with convector, on a raised plinth. Exposed floorboards and wooden ceiling beam. A bespoke wooden staircase to the side of the chimney breast with shelved recess and raised cupboard over, rises to the
BREAKFAST KITCHEN (which is in a single storey extension extending at a higher level). A half-height wall with natural wood shelf-top partially divides the staircase off. The fittings are of solid wood and comprise base cupboards and drawers and wall units and shelved sections, with red-brick effect tiled splashbacks and wooden worksurfaces incorporating a double bowl sink unit with mixer tap and a cooker hood. Slate flooring, double-glazed French doors opening to the outdoor newly paved patio.
INNER HALL (leading off the sitting room) with wooden staircase rising to the first floor with two built-in cupboards under and a small wall cupboard above.
BATHROOM with modern white suite comprising large shower cubicle with dual shower heads, shaped basin sitting on a wooden, double-doored cupboard base with wall mirror tiles and light over and toilet. Marble-effect large-tiled walls with ceramic tiled floor. Window to front. Ladder-style towel rail/radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM 1: A good-sized double bedroom with southerly window affording views to Allington Hill. Double-doored wardrobes either side of the chimney breast with storage cupboards over.
BEDROOM 2: A single room with similar window and views.

OUTSIDE
A detached MODERN CABIN almost adjoins the property to the east which is of wooden construction with a pitched roof, well insulated and with double-glazed window and doors opening to a raised paved patio/seating area enjoying sunshine for most of the day. The cabin has a sink and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

The patio has steps down to a gravelled area with the boundary well shielded with greenery with a grapevine arbour seating area from which to enjoy some shade and overlooking the most thoughtfully designed and planted garden encouraging birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife.

A gravelled pathway meanders the garden with substantial wooden archways all along providing an enchanting walkway with steps down to the lower level pathway.

This is truly an inspirational garden from which to appreciate the seasons, skies and wildlife in privacy and seclusion.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Modern electric heaters to most rooms. Council Tax Band 'B'. Superfast Fibre Broadband available with Openreach. Good mobile coverage.


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