South Street, Bridport

A charming Grade II Listed town centre cottage with a delightful rear garden and useful home office/utility room, situated in the heart of Bridport town centre.

The Property - This charming two bedroom cottage boasts many features one would expect of a house of this period, including feature fireplaces, window seats and cottage doors. It has been a well loved home for many years, and now requires some modernisation but there is the potential to create a charming home in the centre of Bridport, with a delightful private rear garden.

The entrance to the cottage is accessed by a front door into an alleyway, shared with the neighbouring cottage only, providing access to the house and gardens. The bright and spacious living room is situated to the front, with a beamed ceiling, a large fireplace equipped with an electric stove. a window seat and under stairs storage. The kitchen is to the rear, and is fitted with a range of wall and base units with space for necessary appliances and a stable door onto the rear garden. Beyond the kitchen there is a large modern family bathroom.

Stairs rise to the first floor, with the principal bedroom at the front with built-in wardrobes and a feature fireplace. Further stairs rise to the second bedroom, which enjoys lovely views towards Bothen Hill.

Outside - A further feature of this property is the delightful rear garden, which has a useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine. This room could be utilised in a number of ways, including as a home office, utility room or studio/therapy room if required. A patio seating area adjoins the property, with mature planting and hedges and a large shed to the rear. A side gate provides rear access into the alleyway. There is on street parking on South Street, with resident parking permits available.

Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage - Network coverage is good indoors and out.

Local Authority - Dorset Council: .
Council Tax Band: B.

Situation - The property sits right in the heart of Bridport, a bustling and vibrant market town which has a history of rope making and is now a gateway to the Jurassic World Heritage coastline at nearby West Bay. It has an excellent variety of independent shops, supermarkets, hotels, pubs, restaurants and cafes catering for a range of tastes and wide ranging arts and music events, including the Literary Festival and Dorset Arts Week. There is a thriving twice weekly market with food, clothes, hardware and antiques and bric a brac. Bridport is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area. There is a good choice of primary and secondary schooling in the area. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.