Fairfax, Chideock, Bridport

A very attractive individual detached stone house set in lovely gardens with country views, occupying a private location

The Property - Southover House is a most attractive and substantial individual detached house enjoying a private setting within the picturesque village of Chideock. It is situated 100m along a private roadway (with right of way permission), close to the village amenities and to the open countryside.

The materials are a natural ‘Marnhull’ stone under a slate roof. Under the current ownership since 2004, the property has been subject to a several upgrades and improvements. There is no forward chain.

The accommodation comprises

Entrance porch with solid oak door dining hall/reception (with stairs leading to 1st floor), living room/lounge with gas fire, door leading to conservatory (with bifold door to patio). From the dining room a door leads to the study. A further door leads to the kitchen/breakfast room with BOSCH ceramic hob and double oven, fridge freezer and a dishwasher, oak fronted units. From the kitchen a door leads to a cloakroom and the utility room with sink and work tops, a washing machine, drier/airer, separate fridge and freezer. A second stairway leading to the 1st floor leads from the utility room and also steps down to a boot and clothes storage area, and a second front door, access to the garage and an under stairs cupboard.

On the first floor there are 5 rooms plus a family bathroom and an airing /storage cupboard. Three of the rooms are currently used as bedrooms, one with en-suite, two with built in wardrobes. The family bathroom contains a bath with shower over. The 5th room is currently used as a music/art studio, the 4th is large, measuring 18 ft. by 18 ft., is currently used as a study/library(with built in cupboards) but in the past has been used as a family bedroom, a playroom, meeting/committee room. This room has the advantage of a separate stairway which has considerable potential for alternative uses and benefits from French doors and Juliet Balcony.

Outside - The house is set well back, with a 30m, driveway, through a five bar gateway on stone pillars, excellent parking and turning area leading to a double garage.

The lovely gardens include a shrub and herbaceous border alongside the driveway. A large area of lawns with ornamental shrubs/trees including some fruit trees (quince, plum and apple). There are raised vegetable beds, and a timber shed.

Situation - Southover House enjoys a picturesque and peaceful setting 100m from the main road. It faces south towards Thorncombe Beacon and Langdon Hill. The field to the north of the property is classed as an ancient monument, containing the site of the 14th century Chideock Castle. It is a 20 minute walk, to the coast at Seatown to join the Jurassic coast, the SW coast path and an award winning local pub. In addition, using footpaths it is within walking distance of Golden Cap and Thorncombe Beacon. There is also a nest of footpaths that lead to North Chideock, Quarr Hill, and Symondsbury . The whole site is within the AONB. The excellent local facilities include a village shop/PO, two public houses with restaurants, two churches and a village hall. There are regular bus services from Axminster (and Lyme Regis) to Bridport/Dorchester. The market town of Bridport, with its weekly street market, has caught national interest and publicity.

Services - All mains services. Gas-fired central heating.
An alarm system is in place at the property.
Broadband - Standard up to 7Mbps and Superfast up to 80Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and 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).

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport.

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From the Bridport direction , proceed through Chideock village . On passing the Spar shop the entrance to Southover House is just 0.1 mile on the right by Chideock House.