St Andrews Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A substantial 3 bed/2 bath detached house with integral double garage on the outskirts of Bridport, affording magnificent countryside and skyscape views

SITUATION: The property has a sweeping drive off St Andrews Road and occupies a prominent site with far-reaching, wide-span view over countryside to distant hills.

The property is just a walk away from Bradpole church, primary and secondary schools, Lidl and Co-op supermarkets and there is a bus stop close by for ease of access into Bridport.

There is also easy access to scenic countryside walks as well as footpaths into the town centre some 1.25 miles to the south with its vibrant community, mainly independent shops boosted by a twice-weekly street market, Art Centre and the Electric Palace theatre/cinema, vintage and artists' quadrant and where the central Bucky Doo Square hosts bands, festivities and events all year round.

The coast at West Bay lies approx 3.5 miles to the south with its fishing/boating harbour, beaches and access to the Jurassic Coastliine and South West Coastal Path.

THE PROPERTY was built in 1995 on a rising bank and features attractive stone elevations with brick detail under a slate tiled roof and comprises 2 storeys with the main accommodation on the first floor. The property has been well maintained over the years with recently replaced uPVC window panes to the front, modern consumer unit and benefits from mains gas-fired central heating. The property is east/west facing and has large windows attracting good natural light to the interior.

This is a lifestyle property presently benefitting from the integral garage and extensive parking area but if offers scope for conversion to two flats and there is potential for a roof space extension, subject to any necessary planning consents. There is limited garden space but a good-sized patio area with enough space for seating and for anyone to enjoy patio pots and some cultivation.

The property is offered with vacant possession and no forward chain and is ready to move into, with the versatility to create personal space.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling east along East Street, on reaching the roundabout take the first exit signposted to Beaminster. Proceed for approx 1 mile and the property will be found on the left-hand side shortly after the Shoe Lane turning on the right.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises:
Two easy steps up from the driveway and under a storm porch lead up to the front door with is of uPVC with a glazed panel and side pane for additional natural light and opens to the:
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL with the staircase rising to the main accommodation on the first floor and with doors opening to a FRONT ROOM which would provide a bedroom or an additional reception room with large window to the east and a CLOAKROOM with low level WC and hand basin with tiled splashback and mirror over and a connecting door to the:
INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE which is well serviced with two metal up-and-over doors, lighting and power points.
FIRST FLOOR
LONG LANDING/PASSAGEWAY with archway separating the reception rooms from the bedrooms. Hatch to roof space.
LIVING ROOM with corner open fireplace in brick surround, dual aspects, exposed wooden floor. Stunning views to the east.
DINING ROOM with double sliding doors to the west opening to the outside patio and additional southerly window. Exposed wooden flooring.
KITCHEN with bespoke solid wood units of the period, some painted white and comprising wall-mounted and base cupboards and drawers with display shelving and with work surfaces incorporating a one-and-a-half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and window over looking into the rear garden, 4-ring gas hob and built in oven with cooker hood over. Plumbing for dishwasher, Vent Axia. Archway through to:
UTILITY ROOM with similar range of wall and base cupboards with worksurface, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, wall-mounted Glowworm mains gas-fired boiler. Door and adjoining window to the west. Airing cupboard with hot water tank and immersion heater fitted.
BEDROOM 1: A good-sized double bedroom with window to the easterly views, exposed wooden floors and with EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with pedestal basin, wall mirror, low level WC and shower unit and obscure-glazed window to the east.
BEDROOM 2: Another double bedroom with window to the west. Recently re-carpeted.
FAMILY BATHROOM with four-piece suite comprising a wood-panelled bath with mixer tap with shower attachment, low level WC, bidet and pedestal basin. Exposed wooden floorboards and obscure glazed window.

OUTSIDE
There is an upward-sweeping driveway to the front which also provides access to the adjoining property. This drive provides a good private parking area and is flanked by a lawned bank and leads to the double garage.

There is access off the driveway to the side of the property leading to the adjoining rear patio which extends the length of the property and has a lawned bank with steps and handrail to the rear which is well fenced against the adjoining property.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Mains gas-fired central heating. Council Tax Band 'E'. Mobile coverage: Current Ofcom Info: 02, Vodaphone and EE, but limited. Broadband coverage: Current Openreach info: Fibre to cabinet 76 mpbs download speed, 15 mbps upload speed. Govt flood risk info: Risk very low.

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