Mill Lane, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A beautifully presented, chocolate-box 3 bed Grade II Listed terraced cottage within walking distance of the beach and Jurassic Coastline with very well established holiday letting business

SITUATION: Trimm Cottage is situated in a very peaceful and idyllic position on Mill Lane, which is a no-through road, on the southern edge of the village of Chideock leading to the coastal hamlet of Seatown. There is a recreational area a few steps away and local facilities are available close-by including a sub-Post Office/stores, two public houses, churches, a village hall and a recreational ground. The coast is a 10 min active walk away with its seaside, wood-fired sauna and well reputed Anchor Inn and which gives access to the South West Coastal Path and is popular among fossil collectors, fishermen and families. Much of the coast is controlled by the National Trust and designated as a World Heritage Site.

The vibrant and renowned market town of Bridport is about 2.5 miles distant with its busy twice-weekly street market, Electric Palace Cinema/theatre, Art Centre and vintage and artists' quadrant. The central Bucky Doo Square hosts bands, events and festivals.

The historic coastal town of Lyme Regis lies almost 7 miles to the west with its marina, theatre, the iconic Cobb, Langmoor Gardens and opportunities for fossil hunting.

A regular coastal bus service provides access to a host of towns and villages along the West Dorset and East Devon.

THE PROPERTY: Trimm Cottage is a fine mid-terrace of three, Grade II Listed cottage which has been superbly maintained to provide a well established and highly sought after holiday-let cottage in the most delightful location and with excellent amenities. The property features attractive rendered and colour-washed stone elevations under a recently re-thatched roof, with the accommodation arranged on two levels with two double bedrooms and a single bedroom with contemporary bathroom on the first floor and a large sitting room with feature Inglenook fireplace, entrance lobby and well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor.

In addition there is a delightful, sun-blessed cottage garden at the rear together with the benefit of off-road parking. An early inspection is highly recommended.

This charming property is offered in excellent decorative order having been continually upgraded including the furnishings and white goods and has an excellent all-year round letting potential with returning clients established over the last 10 years. Income figures can be provided.

DIRECTIONS: From Bridport proceed west along the A35 road and Chideock is the first village. Almost opposite the church, turn left, signposted to Seatown. After about 200 yards bear left into Mill Lane and the property will be found a short distance along on the left-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
GROUND FLOOR
CANOPY PORCH with outside light and old wooden-panelled front door to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY: Portland stone floor, exposed stone wall, double-opening doors with leaded lights leading into the:
SITTING ROOM featuring a fine inglenook fireplace with oak bressemer over (the wood burner has been taken out but is still on site for re-fitting if required), Portland stone floor with under floor heating, window to the west with shutters and window seat fitted, three wall light points, stairs rise to first floor, telephone point, exposed beam.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: A stunning kitchen with quality base and eye-level units, drawers and wooden work surfaces, Belfast sink unit with mixer tap, plate rack, washing machine and dishwasher, four-ring ceramic hob with cooker extractor and electric fan oven, fridge and microwave, ceramic tiled splash backs and Portland stone flooring with under floor heating, inset lighting, stable-type door to garden, view over rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with exposed floor boards.
BEDROOM 1: Night-storage heater, wardrobe cupboard, window with shutters, bed head light, feature chimney breast. Doorway leading to dressing room/bedroom 3.
BEDROOM 2 with window to the east overlooking the garden and trees behind to open countryside beyond. Night storage heater, two wall light points, wooden flooring.
BEDROOM 3/DRESSING ROOM with window with shutter, hatch to roof space and doorway to bedroom 1 and communicating door to bathroom.
BATHROOM with new contemporary suite with panelled bath and Mira electric shower unit and glass screen, pedestal wash basin, mirror electric light and shaver point, low-level WC, shuttered window, laminate floor, heated towel rail and Dimplex wall heater.

OUTSIDE
There is a gated entrance to the rear garden leading to a car hard standing, alongside which is a timber shed/log store.

There is a pretty cottage garden laid to lawn with established shrubs, small trees and mature hedges with a paved pathway winding through. At the end is a fenced area with lawn ideal for sitting/alfresco dining.

AGENT'S NOTE: The property is presently subject to a nil Business Rating as it is classified as supporting tourism. The contents are included in the sale price ready for continuing the holiday letting business. To be used for permanent living or a full-time rental, there would need to be a formal change of use (but it is expected that this would be forthcoming).

The sellers are stopping holiday lets from 5 June and are then having the rear roof re-thatched and so the property will be available for a new buyer to complete at the beginning of July.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile signal - see Ofcom website. For flood risk - see Gov website.

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