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The Parade, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

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A charming and beautifully presented one-bedroom ground-floor flat adjacent to the West Bay Esplanade, just a minute’s walk from the beach, fishing harbour and the stunning Jurassic Coastline

Situation: This ground-floor apartment is perfectly positioned adjacent to the West Bay Esplanade in a sheltered setting, yet only a two-minute walk from the pebble beach, fishing harbour, local kiosks, pubs, and restaurants. The area offers a vibrant community with marine and leisure activities, including gig-rowing, canoeing, crabbing, and boating trips. There is also an indoor swimming facility and music evenings at a local clubhouse.

West Bay hosts various events, such as firework displays, an annual raft race, a Boxing Day swim, and West Bay Day. A golf course with a clubhouse is located on East Cliff.

The lively market town of Bridport, just two miles north, offers independent shops, an arts centre, the Electric Palace theatre, and a leisure centre. The central Bucky Doo Square features live music and events year-round.

This area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with coastal walks and stunning scenery attracting visitors of all ages. The world-famous Broadchurch series was filmed on the Jurassic Coast, drawing many tourists to the area.

The Property: Known as Jurassic View, this well-appointed ground-floor flat offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and breathtaking surroundings. It is an ideal retreat, permanent home, or investment property.

The property has been successfully used by the owners and, for the past four years, as a thriving Airbnb business. It enjoys a strong history of bookings with repeat visitors. The kitchen appliances have all been recently replaced.

The flat features engineered beech-wood flooring, Sanderson wooden shutters and thermal blinds for privacy and comfort. A Strachan pull-down bed allows the living space to double up as a sleeping area, accommodating up to four guests.

Modern electric heating with Wi-Fi control, a smart meter, and Wi-Fi provision add to the convenience. The property is available fully furnished by separate negotiation, ready for immediate use or rental.

Directions: Parking is available on the Esplanade. From there, take the steps by Westpoint Café; the flat is just ahead on the right. Alternatively, access is available via Forty Foot Way, where the communal parking is

Accommodation
• Living/Dining Room/Kitchen – Open-plan space with a fold-down Strachan double bed, seating. area, dining table, and fitted kitchen units ,hob, cooker and hood, sink and fridge.
• Inner Lobby – Floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards.
• Double Bedroom – Window to the east. Space for two bedside tables and wardrobe.
• Bathroom – Modern suite with a corner shower, pedestal basin, toilet, ladder heated radiator and extractor fan.

Outside
The property benefits from a west-facing paved seating area and a small wooden storage shed. Residents have access to communal garden areas within The Old Shipyard Centre.

One allocated parking permit is included.

Services
• Mains water, drainage, and electricity.
• Instant hot water heater for kitchen and bathroom
• Modern consumer unit and electric heating.
• No council tax currently payable due to holiday let status.

Tenure & Management
• Share of freehold within The Old Shipyard Centre.
• Managed by Evolve with an annual service charge of approximately £1,400 (annual review).

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About Kennedys, Bridport

40 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN
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Kennedys Estate Agents in Bridport have been established for more than 35 years. Kennedys are independent local estate agents with extensive experience selling houses in the West Dorset area. Our centrally located office has great street presence and a frontage within the town centre. We are based in Bridport but Kennedys Estate Agents cover an area alongside the Jurassic Coast from Abbotsbury to West Bay and Charmouth together with all the villages between Bridport and Beaminster.

Tina Cornish MBE FNAEA is the principal director and senior sales negotiator. She was born in Bridport and has been involved in Estate Agency for over 36 years. She specialises in helping first time buyers onto the property ladder and knows all the smaller villages and rural areas particularly well and is well versed in selling holiday homes/retreats - business which supports tourism- the backbone of our rural economy. The area is also extremely popular for retirement, and personal assistance in the buying and selling process is where Kennedys stand out.

Charles Kennedy FNAEA and Melanie Kennedy BA (hons) remain as consultants offering their wealth of knowledge of the local market, Melanie's background in Architectural History and garden design proving useful on occasions. As volunteers in the local community the business team, Tina, Lesley and Christy are supportive of events and services both practically and financially.

All the team at Kennedys are caring people with a passion for properties. They can make your move to a new home or holiday cottage, seaside haven or country house as smooth as possible providing good professional independent advice, excellent local contacts, a strong personal service and a friendly approach. Their vast database of recurring clients is evidence of their excellent service.

Valuations are free and without obligation, Kennedys would be delighted to help you.

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