West Bay Road, Bridport
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
9
- BATHROOMS
9
- SIZE
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Key features
- Substantial Edwardian house
- Former long-established and successful guest house business
- 8 En-suite bedrooms, 4 Reception rooms
- Owner's /self contained accommodation
- Country and coastal views
- West facing garden
- Close to West Bay and beaches
- In all about 1/5 acre
- Non - Domestic Building EPC - C
- Freehold. Currently Business Rates/100%/relief (rateable value £10,750)
Description
The Property - Britmead House is an elegant and well appointed Edwardian detached house with brick faced elevations, understood to date back to circa 1910 with later additions. The property was purchased by the present owners in 1998 and over the years a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and upgrading has been carried out, together with ongoing maintenance.
The house has eight well appointed individually decorated bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities together with a spacious southwest facing guest dining room and conservatory which overlooks the attractive gardens with distant country views. There is also spacious optional owner's/self contained accommodation.
The Accommodation - See floorplan (owner's/self contained accommodation shaded)
The Business - Britmead House has been a very successfully run guest house offering bed and breakfast accommodation. Since 2015 the owners chose to reduce trading due to other business interests. The comprehensive fixtures and fittings associated with the guest house are included in the sale. There is excellent opportunity to fully operate the business again. Alternatively, the house would make a fine private residence, subject to any necessary planning consents.
Trading Performance - Historically trading performance has been very impressive over the years with consistent levels of trade and excellent profitability. More information is available to interested buyers.
Outside - To the front of the property there are parking facilities for some 8 cars.
The rear garden is good sized, enjoying a sunny west facing aspect. Immediately adjoining is a raised paved terrace and beyond is a large expanse of lawn together with well stocked flower and shrub beds plus large summerhouse.
Situation - Britmead House is very well located towards the southern end of West Bay Road, a well established and sought after residential road, just to the north of West Bay. It overlooks the Brit Valley with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to West Bay and Bridport. The property is within a very short walking distance of the coastal resort, which lies on the beautiful World Heritage coast and features a picturesque harbour, bathing beaches and a good range of amenities, including an 18-hole golf course. There is also easy access to open countryside and a permit is also available for access over the Melplash Showground.
The thriving historic town of Bridport is only about 1 mile away. It boasts comprehensive shopping, business and leisure facilities together with a twice weekly market. Morrisons superstore and Bridport Leisure Centre are within about ½ mile. There are excellent, popular, primary and secondary schools. The larger centres of Dorchester and Weymouth are both within about 20-30 minutes’ driving distance, with mainline rail services to London Waterloo.
Services - All mains services. Gas-fired central heating.
Broadband - Standard up to 13Mbps and Superfast up to 55Mbps.
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.
Directions - From our Bridport office proceed down South Street and straight through the traffic lights to the roundabout. Take the 3rd exit into West Bay Road and continue for about a mile. Britmead House will be seen on the right.
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- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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West Bay Road, Bridport
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Stags' Bridport office is situated in a prominent position on South Street, opposite Bridport Museum. The sales team enjoys the bustle of the town's twice weekly markets, as well as regular farmers' markets, which are a source of good local produce. Perfectly positioned between the West Country and London, Bridport is a gateway to the Jurassic Coast and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by the rolling hills of West Dorset.
Bridport and the surrounding area...Perfectly positioned between the West Country and London, Bridport is a gateway to the Jurassic Coast and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by the rolling hills of West Dorset. Overlooked by the iconic Colmers Hill, Bridport is steeped in a history of rope-making, which has influenced the design and layout of the town's gardens and houses. A mile to the south of Bridport is the quaint fishing harbour of West Bay, the setting for the famous TV drama Broadchurch, around which are numerous beaches and inlets for sailing and fishing, as well as walking and fossil hunting.
The town's rope industry is still alive today with local businesses providing nets for Wimbledon, major football championships and the Airforce. Bridport is a vibrant rural centre, with twice weekly street and farmers' markets, a thriving music, food, arts and literary community, which is involved in events such as the Bridport Literary Festival, Dorset Arts Week, The Food Festival, Bridport Carnival and Melplash Agricultural Show.
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