Downes Street, Bridport

A handsome Georgian townhouse offering spacious accommodation in an outstanding town centre location.

The Dwelling - Understood to have been built in 1792, this Grade II Listed townhouse offers light and generously proportioned accommodation and is situated close to the town centre, a short step from the Town Hall. The property has lived many lives, and has even been featured in The Times in the historic houses section. Under the previous ownership, the house was subject to an extensive programme of refurbishment and renewal to bring it back to its former Georgian glory. The property has been further improved and now presents in excellent order throughout, sympathetically blending original character features with all the modern day conveniences one would expect in the 21st century.

Accommodation - The Georgian features are immediately apparent upon entering the property, the highlights being an ornate fanlight, high ceilings and an original wooden staircase. The sitting room is to the left and is generously proportioned, also boasting high ceilings, with large sash windows flooding the room with natural light, two open fireplaces with decorative surrounds and a set of double doors leading out onto the courtyard garden. At the back of the house there is a useful utility room with a variety of units with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. To one side there is a contemporary shower room with a large walk-in shower.

On the first floor is an open plan kitchen/dining room, an outstanding entertaining space with a stylish, period fireplace in the dining area. The kitchen is fitted with stylish shaker style units, with an electric Rangemaster cooker and space for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Also on the first floor is a cloakroom and a comfortable single bedroom, currently used as a home office. On the second floor there are two generous double bedrooms, both benefitting from ensuite facilities. The principal bedroom is found at the front of the house with a charming window seat, with a generously proportioned ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower as well as a roll top bath. An additional bedroom is to the rear and enjoys views over the rooftops to the countryside beyond, taking in the well known viewpoints of Colmers Hill and Allington Hill with a contemporary ensuite shower room. On the third floor is a particularly generous double bedroom, running the full width of the roofspace, taking in the best of the views over the town with an ensuite shower room.

A further feature of the house, and common for one of its age, is the basement accessed off the hallway. It is currently used for storage, but has previously been utilised as a home cinema room with a separate Georgian wine cellar.

Outside - To the rear of the house is a charming courtyard style garden. The property comes with the benefit of two transferable parking permits in a nearby private car park, which will be transferred to the new owners on completion.

Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
Broadband: Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage: Network coverage is mostly good indoors and good outdoors. (
Dorset Council:
Council Tax band: D

Situation - Bridport is a bustling market town with a history of rope-making and is close to the World Heritage Jurassic coastline. It has a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. West Bay has its harbour and beaches and a variety of small businesses catering for everyday needs. Bridport is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the East and Axminster to the West. Walking, water sports, golf and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area and there are several beaches to choose from. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.

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