Oxbridge, Bridport

Beautifully positioned period detached three bedroom rural property with spacious accommodation, lovely country views and huge potential.

The Dwelling - This substantial detached house lies above a bridge over a steam to the centre of the hamlet of Oxbridge in the rolling Dorset countryside that lies between Bridport and Beaminster. Its position is particularly attractive as it lies within walking distance of a village pub and within a short drive of Bridport town centre. The house itself probably dates originally back to the 19th century and has been substantially extended and remodelled over the years and although in reasonable working order is now in need of its 21st-century makeover.

Accommodation - On the ground floor the property has four good reception rooms served by a reasonable working order kitchen, a utility room, a dog & boot room and a series of small outbuildings including a workshop. The West facing sitting room is of particular note with a good open fireplace that provides a focal point that faces a lovely bay window that takes in the views over the adjoining countryside.

Upstairs there are three good bedrooms principle of which has an ensuite bathroom equipped with both a shower and a bath and an array of built-in wardrobes. The two remaining bedrooms share a family bathroom (which will require some modernisation) and there is walk in airing cupboard . The property is in good decorative order throughout, has oil fired central heating powered by a Rayburn in the kitchen and for the most part fitted with UPVC double glazing. It has been suggested that subject to take the necessary planning consents the accommodation could be reorganised to suit a variety of needs.

Outside - The main body of the gardens lies both to the south and west side of the house with an attractive paved terrace running the width of the house that makes a good entertaining area during the summer months. There is substantial ornamental pond beyond the terrace while on the south side the gardens are for the most part laid to lawn and punctuated by a number of attractive mature trees with herbaceous and shrub planting to the edges. On the north side there is an area of screened parking that provides space for a number of cars and has two timber garages one at each end. A driveway laid to tarmac sweeps up to the north side of the house with further parking close to the property. On the East side of the house the boundary adjoins open countryside laid to pasture. The whole plot amounts to 0.43 acres.

Situation - The property is situated in the small hamlet of Oxbridge, just a couple of miles north of the market town of Bridport. Bridport has a history of rope-making and is now a gateway to the Jurassic World Heritage coastline at nearby West Bay. It has a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. 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, with many local beauty spots in the West Dorset AONB. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.

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Services - Main water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating powered by a Rayburn.

Broadband - Superfest broadband is available.
Mobile - It is reported that you are limited to get coverage indoors and likely outdoors (

Council Tax Band: G (Dorset Council - )