Salwayash, Bridport

A stunning detached Georgian family house set in wonderful private grounds of 1.75 acres enjoying uninterrupted views over the Marshwood Vale. Having the benefit of a semi-rural setting in tranquil surroundings, yet within a few miles of the thriving market town of Bridport.

The Property - Kingsland House is situated in open countryside one mile North of the village of Salwayash, a short drive from Bridport. The Grade II listed house house offers a fine example of formal domestic architecture of the late Georgian period constructed of red brick in Flemish bond under a slate roof. In the modern day it offers a comfortable and spacious family house in a wonderful semi-rural setting. Of note are the many original period features such as working sash windows, elegant staircase with scrolled tread ends, marble fireplace, and central fanlight over the front door.

There are five bedrooms and a smaller room, which can be used as an occasional bedroom or study on the first floor. Downstairs is a modern kitchen breakfast room which flows into the adjacent reception, currently used as an informal sitting room leading to the laundry. There are two further reception rooms and a useful boot room.

Outside - Set in grounds of approximately 1.7 acres comprising lawns, wooded areas, orchard, and a lovely seating area at the bottom of the garden enjoying wonderful views of open countryside towards the Marshwood Vale. There are also distant sea views.

An outdoor kitchen area has been created on a raised deck to enjoy alfresco dining, and there is a useful log store, large garden machinery shed for storage. There is ample parking on the driveway for several vehicles.

Situation - The property occupies a delightful country setting just to the north of the Salwayash village and surrounded on 3 sides by open countryside with superb far reaching views over the Marshwood Vale. The immediate locality is designated as being one of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are many scenic walks in this beautiful part of West Dorset.

Salwayash is a thriving village community and offers a good range of amenities including a public house, church, village hall and popular primary school. Washingpool Farm Shop and Furleigh Estate Vineyard are also very nearby.

The popular historic market town of Bridport is only about 3.5 miles to the south where there is an excellent range of shopping, professional and business facilities, together with a twice weekly market and sports centre. The sea is just a mile further away at West Bay with its picturesque harbour, bathing beaches and access to the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast. The pretty town of Beaminster is only about 5 miles to the north and the larger centres of Yeovil, Dorchester and Weymouth are all within about 30 mins driving distance. There are main line rail services to London and the West Country from Crewkerne, Axminster, Yeovil Junction and Dorchester.

Services - Oil fired central heating, oil boiler was installed in September 2023.
A new certified septic tank was installed in 2020.
Mains electric and water.
The current owners use Star Link internet and experience 150mb a second.

Viewings - Please contact Stags Bridport to arrange an accompanied viewing.