The Square, Beaminster

OPEN GUIDE: £550,000 - £600,000
Rare home and income/investment opportunity – A charming period house with apartment, commercial units and garaging/parking in the heart of historic Beaminster. EPC: E

The Property - 3 The Square is a charming period house with apartment and commercial units/shop, occupying a prime location within The Square/Beaminster town centre. It is very historic, dating back to the 17th century, having attractive Ashlar stone walls under slate roofs, with traditional timber windows and is listed Grade 2, of architectural or historic importance. Over the long ownership the property has been subject to a whole number of alterations and improvements.

The House – Offering versatile and extensive accommodation arranged over three floors with numerous character features including old ship timbers, stripped pine doors, ornate cornices, large bay window to the living room, ornate fireplaces including marble, sash and stone mullion windows, window seats, panelled doors and large beamed inglenook fireplace.

There is gas-fired central heating. Well equipped kitchen with solid wood painted units, large island and gas Aga plus electric oven and 5-burner gas hob.

The Apartment – The accommodation is well proportioned and presented. It is separately metered and has its own gas-fired central heating system.

The Commercial Unit/Shop – Good sized and well-proportioned commercial unit/shop featuring a substantial bay window. There is potential to enlarge by knocking through into the dining room.

Lovely views are enjoyed over The Square, the town, to the church and the surrounding countryside.

The property also has the immense benefit of parking, extensive garaging and a small rear courtyard.

The property is unique and of a type which is rarely available on the open market. It will appeal to a whole range of buyers ie owner/occupier, home and income or as an investment.

Outside - The property has rear vehicular access off Hogshill Street/Francis Mews, parking area for 1-2 cars (subject to neighbouring rights of way).

Large integral garage/store/workshop and additional integral double garage with remote control door.

Small yard (again subject to a pedestrian right of way).

Situation - The property occupies a prime and high profile position in The Square, within the heart of the beautiful historic town of Beaminster. Beaminster Square is surrounded by Georgian/Victorian buildings and provides a focal point with excellent amenities. The immediate area is designated as being one of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and the World Heritage coast, known as the Jurassic Coast, is only about 15 minutes’ drive. Virtually on the doorstep are attractive riverside and country walks.

The thriving market town of Bridport is very nearby. There is a mainline rail service to London at Crewkerne and the regional centres of Dorchester and Yeovil are both within easy driving distance.

Services - All mains services. Gas-fired central heating to both the house and the apartment (separate systems).
Broadband - Standard up to 18Mbps and Ultrafast up to 80Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE and Three for voice and data services inside and outside and O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services 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 Bridport join A3066 to Beaminster and to The Square.
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