Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset

Court House is well-presented thatched cottage with Grade II Listed status, that dates from the 17th century. The property retains some of its original rubble stone walls, while red brick facing was added in the 18th century. Inside, the accommodation features exposed timber beams and a wealth of other character details, with the living space comprising three comfortable reception rooms and four bedrooms.

The ground floor reception rooms include the sitting room and dining room, both of which are accessed off the welcoming entrance hall with its tiled flooring. The sitting room has a limestone surrounded fireplace, fitted with a woodburning stove, while the dining room features original flagstone flooring and a grand inglenook fireplace, fitted with a log burner. There is also a further reception room with its own entrance, providing further comfortable space in which to relax. Towards the rear, the well-equipped kitchen has wooden fitted units, integrated appliances and an Aga, as well as space for a breakfast table for informal dining. The adjoining utility room provides further fitted storage and space for home appliances. The utility room leads to a useful ground floor w/c.

Upstairs are four double bedrooms, all benefiting from built-in storage. The principal and second bedroom feature en suite shower rooms, with the latter also offering direct access from the ground-floor reception room, ideal for multi-generational living or guests. The first floor is completed by a family bathroom.

At the front of the property, the well-tended garden includes clipped Yew hedges, an area of lawn with a central bed and paved pathways to the main entrance and the secondary entrance. The driveway and detached carport at the side provides space for several vehicles. To the rear of the carport is a garden room and store, which could additionally serve as a workshop or home gym. The generous garden at the rear has rolling lawns and various young trees, as well as a vegetable garden with an unheated greenhouse, boarded beds and established border hedgerows. The garden backs onto a paddock, accessed via the road. There is post and rail fencing which allows for far-reaching views across the open fields beyond. The whole totals approximately 1.7 acres

The property is set in the small village of Whitchurch Canonicorum, surrounded by the picturesque countryside of the Dorset National Landscape. The village has a popular pub, the Five Bells Inn, which offers excellent service and food. There is a 12th century church and a village hall which hosts frequent local events, while there are also three farm shops selling an abundance of locally produced food, all within approximately five miles from the village. The dramatic Jurassic Coast with its beautiful beaches and breathtaking coastal walks is also within easy reach, as well as walking routes directly accessible from the village.

Nearby Charmouth offers several amenities such as a local store, pubs, cafés, restaurants, a medical practice and a primary school. Lyme Regis and Bridport, just over five miles away, provide a further range of shops and amenities including supermarkets and a market twice a week, as well as a great food and art scene. There are also leisure facilities including health clubs and a popular golf course.

Schooling in the area is excellent. There is the Chard Independent Preparatory School and the much acclaimed Colyton Grammar School. Other well-regarded schools in the area include Perrot Hill and St John's in Sidmouth.

The university and Cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 30 miles away and is the most vibrant city in the southwest. It offers a large variety of high street and independent shopping, as well as a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, museum, arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants.

There are good road connections nearby with the A35 providing links towards Axminster and the A30 and A38 for Exeter and Plymouth. The A303 provides links for the M5 and to London. There are hourly direct rail services from Axminster to London Waterloo and Exeter.

Local Authority: Dorset Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which is compliant with current regulations
Council Tax: Band F
EPC Rating: E
Wayleaves and easements: This property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not