Harcombe, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7

This unlisted cottage dating back to the mid 19th century has great charm and character and stands in an elevated, secluded position overlooking the garden and woodland in the peaceful hamlet of Harcombe.

Nestled in the idyllic hamlet of Harcombe, just a short drive from the coastal town of Lyme Regis, this charming cottage offers a unique blend of rustic heritage and modern comfort. This location offers unrivalled peace and quiet with only bird song for background noise. Situated off a country lane a driveway leads through the valley where the cottage is found on the Eastern side.

The cottage dates back to the mid 19th century and has been carefully restored and improved under the current ownership to create a light and airy space throughout. Worthy of particular note is the large living room with feature bay window which makes the most of the stunning views across the valley. The well-presented accommodation, with numerous character features typical of its period, includes multiple fireplaces with the living room now housing a woodburner.

The property is with solid Oak flooring throughout is accessed via a stable door from the front and enters into the sitting room with exposed beams and original fireplace. A glazed door and steps down lead to the living room, the feature room of the property with bay window including window seat, two sets of double doors leading onto the garden and woodburner on a stone hearth. This creates a room set for all seasons being light and airy in the summer or cozy in the winter.

The kitchen/diner with granite worktops is fitted with an oil fired Aga, an integrated Bosch fridge and dishwasher. A separate useful utility room houses a washing machine and dryer. A downstairs shower room with white suite features a corner shower, wash hand basin and WC. An office/studio/work room has been created with rear door to the garden and two windows. A separate space from this is now used as a larder store and currently houses multiple fridge/freezers and hot water tank with boiler located externally. The lobby with two windows and stairs rising to the first floor completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor features four bedrooms all with views looking over the woodland. The master bedroom benefits from dual aspect windows, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room with white suite including a walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom two features three windows and along with a vaulted ceiling gives a real sense of space. Bedroom three is also a comfortable double with fitted wardrobes and is found on the Eastern side of the property with dual aspect windows. The fourth and final bedroom also features a fitted warobe and window with countryside views. A family bathroom completes the accommodation and services bedrooms two, three and four with white suite including a bath with shower attachment, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside
The property is south facing and stands towards the rear of its garden with sun on the front of the property all day, which is mainly laid to lawn and is surrounded on three sides by mature broadleaf woodland. There is just the one neighbour and is not overlooked and is well screened by hedging and mature shrubs. There is a gravelled terrace that makes an excellent sunny spot for al fresco dining found off of the kitchen. Steps up from this lead to a terraced garden up to the mature woodland. In all the garden and grounds extend to about 0.66 of an acre.

Location
Uplyme offers facilities for everyday requirements, including a Post Office and Stores and Petrol Station with convenience shop. There is a lovely church, good local Inn (Talbot Arms), village hall, cricket club, playing fields and tennis court. The market town of Axminster, with its main railway connection to Waterloo (approximately 2 3/4 hours), is about 5 miles to the West and Bridport is some 11 miles to the East. The coastal resort of Lyme Regis, with all the day to day amenities one could require, is about 1 mile away and has recently been designated a World Heritage Site (nicknamed the Jurassic Coast), putting it in the same category as the Grand Canyon. The renowned Dorset and South Devon Coastal Path can also be joined at Lyme Regis. Taunton and Exeter are within a radius of about 30 miles, each with access to the M5 motorway. The county town of Dorchester is a similar distance away. The village is in the catchment area for Colyton Grammar School and the Woodroffe School.

Council Tax:
We are advised that this property is in Council Tax Band G. East Devon Council.

Services:
We understand the following to be correct but applicants should verify this with their own enquiries.

Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Septic tank
Heating: Oil Central heating