Catherston Leweston, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

THE SHOWPIECE PROPERTY FORMING PART OF CATHERSTON LEWESTON MANOR, WITH 3/4 BEDROOMS, GARAGING, A PRIVATE WOODLAND, AND STUNNING VIEWS TO THE SEA JUST A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE WORLD HERITAGE JURASSIC COASTLINE.

THE PROPERTY
With origins dating back to the 14th Century, Catherston Manor has a most interesting history and is justifiably Grade II Listed of historical and archaeological importance. During the 20th Century, the Manor was divided into seven unique homes, with 4 The Manor being the stand out home within the building having retained the main part and the original entrance, with many of the rooms commanding magnificent views to the sea.

This very special and unique home is a rare opportunity having been in the same family for over 60 years. It is situated at ground and first floor level commanding a stunning and elevated South facing position with many of the principal rooms taking full advantage of the surrounding countryside and coastal views to the sea at Charmouth. The house itself has an abundance characterful features, typical of its era, including extraordinarily high ceilings, decorative wood panelling, stone mullion framed stained glass windows, and window seats to name but a few.

The Stone entrance hall makes for a beautiful entrance to the house, which opens into the most incredible double height reception hall, incorporating the original staircase and grand fireplace, and a huge stone mullion framed window admiring views over the garden and to the sea, making for a very sociable space for the whole family to come together.

Alongside this room is a generously proportioned light filled sitting room, with a large mullion window and seat beneath. This leads into the kitchen which has plenty of space for a breakfast table and is fully equipped with a range of fitted wall and base units in the shaker style, with a pantry cupboard & laundry alongside with a hatch in the floor leading down to the cellar. There is a useful door that leads out onto an inner courtyard, providing access only to bin storage. Finally, there is also a newly fitted cloakroom and WC at this level.

The grand oak staircase rises to an impressive and light filled galleried landing, passing the most wonderful stained-glass window. The principal bedroom suite is nothing less than majestic, a most luxurious space taking in the most wonderful views to the sea and surrounding countryside, together with a newly fitted ensuite shower room, and full height fitted wardrobes to each side. A door leads into another smaller, but charming room currently used as a study but equally would make a useful dressing area or nursery room/bed 4.

There are two further double bedrooms, one of which faces South, again with beautiful sea views, and another to the rear, sharing a family bathroom completing the accomodation at this level.

OUTSIDE
First glimpses of Catherston Manor are most impressive, passing the pretty chapel before arriving at the entrance and driveway shared by all residents. The driveway leads to a garage block to the side of the Manor with number 4 having access to a single garage to the far end and parking to the front for 1-2 cars. The communal gardens are a true delight and are mainly laid to lawns, with Yew hedging and well stocked herbaceous and shrub bed borders. Number 4 also benefits from its own adjoining 2.5 acre woodland, which lies to the East and is a utopia for both children and wildlife, with its own woodland walk shaded by the canopy of mature specimen trees, not to mention an abundance of bluebells and wild garlic during the Spring months.

All in all, this would make the most wonderful primary or secondary home in the idyllic and convenient location.

LOCATION
The property lies in an elevated position about 1 mile from the seaside village of Charmouth, walking distance from the beach. Charmouth is a delightful unspoilt seaside village set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its Jurassic coastline being awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site Status. The blue flag beach itself is well renowned for its fossils, and it is a great attraction for both amateur and experienced hunters alike. The village offers excellent amenities including newsagents/general store, bakery, hairdresser, doctors surgery, library, two pubs, a playing field & park and tennis club. Much of the surrounding countryside is either owned or controlled by the National Trust, with an abundance of footpaths on the doorstep.
The historic resort of Lyme Regis is just 3 miles to the west, offering sailing, mackerel fishing, theatre and hosting many festivals throughout the year, with many independent shops and restaurants, including Mitch Tongs Rockfish.
Axminster is under 6 miles away with a large supermarket and a variety of independent shops and restaurants and a mainline railway station to London Waterloo.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage Kitchen & Store is under 10 minutes' drive, and offers the perfect spot to stop for breakfast, lunch or drinks.
The larger city of Exeter lies some 32 miles away, with an international airport and large range of facilities and high street shopping with department stores including a large John Lewis.