The Esplanade, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A quintessential seaside chalet overlooking the west promenade and sea, a stone's throw from the beach and harbour, with small private garden area and a garage

SITUATION: The property is situated within a terrace of single-storey chalets set back from the main sea front promenade by a pavement and lawn with a low stone wall (engineered as a defence in case of flooding).

This is a dead-end esplanade and thus there is little traffic passing but this is a main thoroughfare for pedestrians connecting the South West Coastal Paths.

Flights of steps off the promenade lead to the beach below which comprises pebbles and sand and a comparatively safe swimming cove. A pier extends into the sea on the east side offering a walkway and sitting areas to enjoy the views and this is where a lot of "crabbing" takes place. The boating entrance to the harbour lies on the east side of the pier from which boat trips take place.

There are many food kiosks, pubs and restaurants providing excellent hospitality and there is a convenience store catering for day-to-day needs only a walk away.

THE PROPERTY is a mid-terrace chalet within a terrace of 7 with views over the sea and skyscapes. Built in the 1960's it is of single-storey construction under a fibre-glass roof. This chalet has a shared lawned area to the front and a small mainly hard-landscaped private garden to the rear. It also benefits from a parking permit and a garage in a block nearby.

This chalet has retained its original frugality and character although the shower room and kitchen have been updated somewhat, as have the electrics with a new modern electric heater provided to the reception room and there is a new Ariston hot water system. The property has been re-roofed in the last 5-10 years, has been mainly re-decorated and all windows, doors and glazing are UPVC double-glazed. The chalet is suitable for permanent living, as a private holiday retreat or as an investment for holiday rental/AirBnB.

DIRECTIONS: Proceed into West Bay, and bear left after the river bridge and continue onto the Esplanade when No 7 will be seen on the right-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION affords:
Double-glazed sliding doors with side panes extending the full frontage open to the:
ENCLOSED PORCH/BALCONY which enjoys direct southerly sunshine and views towards the beach and skyscapes making this a wonderful space for sun-bathing. Coat peg rack. Door opening to:
OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM/DINING/KITCHEN which extends across the whole frontage with glazed panes with vertical blinds fitted.
The Living Area features a fake fireplace with solid wood mantel/display shelf over and a modern electric heater.
An island/breakfast bar with black marble-effect work top divides the living/cooking space and provides a dining leaf with plumbing for washing machine to one end.
The kitchen area is well fitted with a range of base and eye-level wooden units, tiled splash backs, matching black marble-effect work surface incorporating a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink unit, free-standing electric cooker with 4-ring hob and undercounter fridge/freezer. An upright cupboard houses the Ariston hot water heater and provides cleaning equipment storage.
INNER HALL
BEDROOM 1: A double bedroom with obscure-glazed door opening to the private rear garden with adjoining pane with fan light above. Built-in storage cupboard also housing the electric consumer unit/smart meter.
BEDROOM 2 is a small double or twin with window to the north overlooking the rear garden. Triple sliding-doored wardrobe cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM with modern white suite comprising a glazed shower cubicle with new Mira shower unit, pedestal wash basin and low level WC with part-tiled walls, heated towel rail and obscure glazed window to rear.

OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is a gravelled garden area suitable for relaxing privately, pottering or planting or decorating with pots with cultivated border against the rear wall. There is an outside tap and a right of way across other garden areas to the side of the terrace.

There is also a front patio and lawn with low stone wall against the promenade providing good curtilage and some weather protection. A shared pathway to the front gives access with small flight of steps to the front pavement.

There is a parking permit for parking within the Old Shipyard Centre parking area and a pre-cast concrete GARAGE with sealed corrugated roof and electric supply situated in a block a short walk away. This garage is presently water-tight, has a metal up-and-over door and accommodates a car with walls lined where necessary with textiles to protect car doors.

TENURE: The property forms part of the Old Shipyard Centre and has a share of the freehold. The Estate has a freeholders' management committee and is block managed by Evolve. There have been several large payments recently collected from everyone (nearly 100 units in total) to ensure necessary repairs. We understand that the first schedule of works is in progress but it is likely further large service charges are scheduled. Please contact Kennedys for further details.

SERVICE CHARGES: 2023-2024 were £3,971 (payable in June). Council Tax Band B. The service charge bill for this year is still awaited.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Council Tax Band 'A'. For information on Broadband and mobile coverage see Ofcom website.

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