A substantial period house, the major part of an impressive country mansion, set in superb grounds with fantastic views to the sea. EPC: D

The Property - It is reputed that since the 13th century there has stood on this site a manor house and in 1887 the property was extensively rebuilt in early Tudor style with principal elevations of mellow stone under a slate roof. In more recent years the main manor house, which is grade 2 listed, has been sub-divided into 7 self-contained properties, all of which are of a substantial size and completely individual. Many of the other properties are currently second homes.

No. 4 is the major/principal part of the former country mansion and, therefore, benefits from some very impressive design/character features. It has been a well loved and cared for family home for over 60 years.

The property principally faces south and elevated, enjoying fantastic far-reaching panoramic views taking in Stonebarrow Hill, Charmouth and the sea beyond. The extensive and well proportioned accommodation offers a wealth of fine features, typical of its age, including stone mullion leaded light windows, stained glass window on the half-landing, ornate stonework and timber joinery, high ceilings, large ornate stone carved fireplace, imposing wide oak decorative staircase, moulded ceilings, wood panelling and much more.

In recent years the property has been subject to extensive and sympathetic refurbishment to a very high standard. The excellent modern amenities include oil-fired central heating with cast iron style radiators, upgraded kitchen with shaker style units, electric double oven and hob, new upgraded cloakroom, en-suite shower room and family bathroom. It has also been redecorated and many of the carpets have been replaced.

The elegant accommodation:

Ground floor - Entrance porch, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility, cellar.
First floor - Large landing, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, study/occasional 4th bedroom off, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom.

The house also has the unique benefit of virtually adjoining private woodland, providing lovely amenity and the use of beautiful communal gardens and grounds.

4 The Manor is a truly very special and beautiful period home in a wonderful private estate setting. Viewing is strongly recommended by the sole agents.

Outside - Catherston Manor is approached over a beautiful tree-lined driveway. There are formal gardens surrounding the property, maintained by professional gardeners and featuring large expanse of lawns surrounded by mature and delightful shrubberies. All of the residents have the use of these gardens. Also, within the grounds is a church, which was built for the manor house.

Just beyond the entrance to No. 4 is the single garage and parking to the front for 1-2 cars.

4 The Manor exclusively owns an adjacent 2.5 acre woodland, which lies just to the east, with its own woodland walk shaded by the canopy of specimen trees and an abundance of bluebells and wild garlic during the spring months.

Situation - The Manor enjoys a lovely private and elevated semi-rural location on the edge of Charmouth. It lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with beautiful countryside right on the doorstep. The highly popular coastal village of Charmouth, with its Blue Flag bathing beach and access to the Jurassic Coast is very nearby. There is a lovely footpath across fields leading down to the village centre.

Charmouth’s excellent amenities include a good range of shops, two pubs, a church, playing fields and tennis courts. The village also has a very popular primary school and the secondary schools of Woodroffe at Lyme Regis and Colyton Grammar are both nearby. Lyme Regis and Bridport are also within easy reach offering unique shopping, leisure and cultural experiences. The National Trust Golden Cap Estate is also very nearby with access from Stonebarrow Hill.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Broadband - Standard up to 27Mbps and Ultrafast up to 1800Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE and Three for voice and data services inside and outside and O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services outside.
(Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).

Service Charge - There is a service charge for the upkeep of the communal grounds and driveway, which are on a long lease. The last payment was £954pa (2024).

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport.

Directions - From Bridport join the A35 towards Charmouth and just before the Charmouth Bypass turn left, signed Charmouth and Catherston Leweston, take the 1st right signed Catherston Leweston and after about 0.5 mile take the 2nd right through the large stone pillars, signposted St Mary’s Church. The Manor will be seen on the left.
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