Beach Road, West Bexington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

A close to the seaside, well-maintained spacious 2 bed/2 recep individual detached bungalow occupying a generous almost level garden site with integral garage and large parking area

SITUATION: The property is located on the east side of Beach Road just a few minutes' walk to the seaside which forms part of Cogden Beach, a mainly pebble beach and popular with fishermen. Cogden Beach is part of the larger Chesil Beach, a striking section of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site which is the largest shingle ridge in the world.

West Bexington is a small coastal hamlet with a beach cafe/restaurant on the sea front and also The Manor House Hotel with its popular bar, beer gardens and restaurant.

The vibrant town of Bridport lies some 6.9 miles to the west, Abbotsbury is some 4.7 miles to the east renowned for its Tropical Gardens, Chapel on the hill and Swannery, and Weymouth approx 14 miles to the east, with its main line railway station and all connected by good bus services.

The whole area is popular for full-time living or holiday retreats as there is so much to explore and has many organisations to get involved with.

THE PROPERTY comprises a light and spacious detached bungalow featuring stone elevations under a concrete tiled roof with a more recent extension to the rear providing a dining room, rear lobby and cloakroom. It enjoys double-glazed windows and modern electric heating and has been well maintained. However, the property lends itself to further cosmetic improvement, extension or complete re-build (and formerly had planning permission for this).

The main attraction is the large level gardens extending to the east, which do have a cultivated section but offer a blank canvas for an avid gardener. These gardens back onto open farmland to the rear and enjoy sunshine all day long.

To the frontage is a good parking area and there is an integral garage to the north side which presently provides a utility area and offers potential for another room.

DIRECTIONS: Take the B3157 Bridport-Weymouth Road for 5.7 miles to Swyre. Take the right hand turning opposite the Lemon Tree Inn, Swyre. Continue along this road and bear right and go past the The Manor Hotel. Proceed down towards the beach. The property will be found on the left-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Part-glazed UPVC front door with side panel opening to
ENCLOSED PORCH with another door with glazed side panes opening to:
WIDE ENTRANCE HALL with built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelves, positive input ventilation humidity device to ceiling and with communicating door to the integral GARAGE/UTILITY AREA which has a metal up-and-over door the front and the utility area to the rear has an obscure-glazed window to the side and provides a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with work surface extending, good range of shelves and painted concrete flooring, plumbing for a washing machine.
SITTING ROOM with large picture windows to the front with opening fan lights and blinds fitted, a feature brick fireplace surround with wooden mantel shelf and quarry tiled plinth and vent provided. TV aerial point.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM divided by a peninsular bar and wide opening. The kitchen area is well fitted with a serviceable but older-style range of units comprising wall cupboards and glazed cabinets, base cupboards and drawers with good work surface space incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with Triton hot water heater over and free-standing electric cooker. Plumbing for washing machine. Vinyl flooring.
The dining area is of a good size with two windows to the south with blinds fitted and a high-level window, obscure-glazed window section to the north for additional light flow. Glazed door opening to the:
REAR LOBBY with door to the rear garden and CLOAKROOM with pedestal basin, toilet and obscure glazed window.
BEDROOM 1 with large picture windows to the east overlooking the rear garden, totally private and looking into the fields to the rear.
BEDROOM 2 with window to the rear.
BATHROOM with panelled bath with Triton shower unit over, screen and tiled surrounds, pedestal wash basin with light/shaver point over and toilet. Blind to window to the side, extractor fan, heated towel rail, Dimplex electric heater, vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a wide access to the tarmac driveway providing parking for 2/3 cars and leading to the integral garage. This driveway has shaped herbaceous beds to the entrance and there are side access gates both sides of the property.

The rear garden offers an extensive plot extending to the east with part fenced and part hedged boundary and includes a willow tree. The garden is mainly lawned with a pathway and there is a wooden shed and hardstandings for another shed and greenhouse. There are two allotment beds for vegetable cultivation and some herbaceous borders. Open fields adjoin to the rear providing a delightful backdrop.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Modern electric heating and for hot water. Council tax band 'D'. For mobile and broadband coverage - see Ofcom website. Satellite dish. Smart meter installed and water meter.

AGENTS' NOTE: Planning permission in the past was given for this property to be re-developed to a 2-storey house with balcony to sea view. This has since lapsed. Please contact the agents for details.

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