Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

Well presented barn conversion with two holiday properties in an unspoilt hamlet with views over hilly countryside.



Description

Beautifully positioned on the edge of the village in a peaceful, rural setting, The Barns have a pretty outlook over hills that gently slope down towards the River Asker. Formerly part of the neighbouring farmhouse, this unlisted range of period stone barns was converted in 1984 with great attention paid to maximising space and preserving ceiling height throughout.

The property has been in the ownership of the current owners for the past 15 years, during which time it has undergone an extensive programme of both internal and external refurbishment. Recent improvements sensitively combine The Barns' rustic character with contemporary styling, resulting in a beautifully presented home with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The ground floor provides two reception rooms, the larger of the two is the sitting room, featuring windows on three sides, oak flooring, window seats and an attractive inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. Adjacent is the dining room, which overlooks the deck at the rear and links directly to the kitchen through sliding doors.
The kitchen is a good size with a kitchen/breakfast area at one end and a separate seating area at the other, complemented by bifold doors opening onto the deck. It features underfloor-heated flagstone flooring, granite work surfaces, a gas hob and a range of integrated electric appliances.

Upstairs, a wide galleried landing doubles as an additional seating area and provides access to all five double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has dual aspect windows with far reaching countryside views and includes a walk through dressing area leading to an en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms share a family bathroom with shower room, both of which have underfloor heating.

Part of The Barns is currently arranged as a self-contained annexe/holiday let, comprising a spacious living room, kitchen and two double bedrooms with lovely views - ideal for guests, multi-generational living or income generation.

Outside
The Barns is approached from a quiet village lane via a private driveway which passes between the main house and the Straw Loft. There is parking for one car opposite the house before continuing to a larger parking area with ample space for several vehicles at the rear of the property.

Adjacent to this parking area is a further converted barn, now arranged as a triple garage on the ground floor with a self contained holiday apartment, known as Straw Loft, on the first floor. Accessed via an external stone staircase, Straw Loft provides three double bedrooms and provides excellent guest or rental accommodation.

Beyond the parking area lies the garden, which has lovely views across the surrounding hills. The garden features a lawn bordered by a pond, a vegetable garden, a children’s play area, several apple trees, a garden shed and a lean to log store.

Directly behind Straw Loft is a heated swimming pool, attractively enclosed by tall walls on three sides to create a sheltered and private space. Alongside the pool is a timber outbuilding housing a changing room, shower room with WC, sauna and an outdoor barbecue kitchen area. A separate Summer House with underfloor heating and a secluded hot tub are also positioned nearby, with all areas linked by timber decking. Adjacent to the decking is an additional paved terrace, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Location

Loders is a charming village situated in one of the most lovely and desirable valleys in West Dorset, made up predominantly of period stone cottages and houses many of which are listed buildings in a glorious rural valley, just a few miles north east of the handsome Georgian market town of Bridport.

Loders has the popular Loders Arms public house, the parish church of St Mary Magdalene and a primary school contributing to what is an active community.

The vibrant nearby town of Bridport has an excellent variety of shops, both national chains and independents, several supermarkets including a Waitrose, a popular annual Literary Festival and hat festival, a most successful twice weekly market and the Electric Palace theatre.

The larger centres of Dorchester and Weymouth have further facilities and the nearby Jurassic coastline a UNESCO World Heritage site can be accessed via the charming coastal resort of West Bay with its harbour and popular beach being just under 4 miles away.

Communications include the A35 with connections to the M27 and Southampton and there are train services running from Weymouth, Dorchester and Crewkerne to London Waterloo.

Sporting opportunities include golf at Weymouth and West Bay and water sports along the coastline at Weymouth Harbour and West Bay, horse racing at Wincanton, Exeter and Bath.

The area is well served by independent schools at Dorchester, Sherborne and Blandford including Canford and Bryanston, the Sherborne Schools, Milton Abbey, Clayesmore and preparatory schools including Sunninghill, Sherborne Preparatory School, Sandroyd and Port Regis. State education locally including Sir John Colfox and Colyton Grammar school.

Square Footage: 2,906 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres

Directions

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From Dorchester take the A35 road towards Bridport and after about 10 miles, after the second section of dual carriageway, turn left signposted to Uploders/Loders. Turn right at the T junction and continue under the bridge and down the lane into Uploders. Turn left at The Crown Inn and proceed for about ½ mile. The Barns are on the right hand side just before the sharp right hand bend.

Additional Info

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Solar array. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.