Charm Edge, Old Lyme Hill, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6

A detached Woolaway 4 bedroom chalet bungalow in cliff-top location overlooking magnificent coastal and sea views

SITUATION: The property occupies a cliff-top location set in a fairly level garden plot enjoying spectacular sea, sky, coastal and countryside views. It is a downward hill walk to the village centre of Charmouth with its excellent range of local shops, pubs and hostelries and holiday facilities. The beach and sea are within walking distance and providing rock-pooling, sandy beach swimming and fossil-hunting. There is an active community and the towns of Lyme Regis with its historic Cobb and boating facilities lies some 3-4 miles to the west and the vibrant market town of Bridport some 6 miles to the east. The nearest railway connection is at Axminster some 6 miles to the west.

Secondary, grammar and primary schools are all within a 5 mile radius and the area is renowned for its access to the South West Coastal Path along the Jurassic Coastline, with many beauty spots including Langdon Hill (with its bluebell woods) and Golden Cap (highest point along the coastline) and Charmouth Woods all on the doorstep. There is much to explore and to be thankful for here and Felicity's Farm shop is just a few miles to the east.

THE PROPERTY principally comprises a Woolaway (non-traditional construction) bungalow with a paddle-step staircase to an attic bedroom with dormer window to the southerly sea and coastal views, a port-hole window to the easterly countryside panorama and a Velux window to enjoy the night skies. The property has been well maintained and updated over the years to provide a rustic family home with sustainable life-style, with potential separate annexe and outdoor retreat/chalet together with productive allotment garden. The property also benefits from double-glazing and a wood-burning stove together with PV panels producing a tax-free feed in tariff and electric heating on an Economy 7 tariff.

This is a life-style home now ready to take to new levels whilst enjoying all the fruits of coastal living with an established well-being aura.

DIRECTIONS: From Bridport travelling along the A35 through Chideock and Morcombelake, then take the first left-hand turning to Charmouth. Proceed into the village and up the hill passing Lower Sea Lane and Higher Sea Lane. Take the next turning left into Old Lyme Road and bear immediately right up the hill. The property lies on the left-hand side of the road some way up with parking to the front.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH affording space for boot/coat storage with main front entrance door opening to:
LIVING/DINING AREA being an 'L'-shaped room with mainly glazed frontage and a wood-burning stove enjoying superb views and opening to the fitted dining area which enjoys an open hatchway to the:
KITCHEN which is well fitted with a range of solid-wood units comprising wall and base cupboards and drawers and including a slide-out pantry unit, a built-in oven, 4-ring electric hob, integrated fridge and dishwasher and a sink unit., together with space for microwave. Hatch to roof space, electric consumer unit and PV panel controls., inverter and hot water tank.
HALLWAY leading to 2 BEDROOMS (one double and one twin room) with southerly windows overlooking the gardens, one of which has a triple-sliding-doored wardrobe. A paddle-step staircase off this hall leads to the attic bedroom.
BATHROOM with large corner bath with Mira shower unit over, basin and toilet.
SHOWER ROOM with Mira shower unit, pedestal basin, toilet and bidet.
3 steps down to:
BEDROOM 3
STUDY
FIRST FLOOR
MAIN BEDROOM extending into the eaves and with large dormer window to the wide-span views to the south over the coast and sea and with porthole window to scenic countryside views and a Velux window above the bed for viewing the night skies.

OUTSIDE
The property has a concrete parking area to the front easily accommodating 3 cars and with slightly raised lawn adjoining with washing line provision. Here there is also a refuse bin storage area, an outside tap, tool shed and log shed at the top of the driveway. Paths to both sides lead to the rear gardens.

Immediately adjoining the rear of the property is a paved patio/terrace ideal for al-fresco dining with lawns extending and front boundary hedge. To the side is a WOODEN CHALET/RETREAT from which to enjoy the coastline views, a SHED and an ALLOTMENT GARDEN with raised beds. The garden surround is well established with perpetual sweet peas, jasmine, plum tree and established small trees and bushes.

The rear garden enjoys a good degree of privacy and is blessed with sunshine all day long from the south.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage. PV panels producing electricity, electric heating and wood burner to lounge.

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