Brook Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport

Ideal cottage style home located off road in the village of Shipton Gorge.

The Property - Swan Cottage is an attractive reproduction thatched Dorset cottage-style home, one of four unique properties constructed in 2000 and having been cherished by the current owners since new.

The property combines traditional character with practical modern features and enjoys a sunny south-facing rear aspect, backing directly onto open fields. Far-reaching views extend across the Bride Valley and towards the village church, which is floodlit in the evenings. Internally, the property is well presented and includes a wealth of features, has gently curving walls and an impressive brick and beamed fireplace which can host an open fire, gas or electric fire forming the focal point of the sitting room. The kitchen is fitted in an attractive shaker style and the accommodation benefits from high-quality uPVC sealed unit beaded windows and doors, mains gas-fired central heating and a water softener. There is also a dining room located just off the sitting room. Finally on the ground floor is a useful utility room and downstairs WC.

On the first floor are three bedrooms which benefit from bespoke fitted furniture, while the fourth bedroom is currently used as a study and includes fitted office furniture.

The extensive loft provides valuable additional storage and is equipped with a ladder and lighting.

The reed thatched roof was renewed approximately eight years ago and the property has an impressive EPC rating of B, reflecting its strong energy efficiency.

Outside - Swan Cottage occupies a pleasant corner position, set back behind attractive stone walls. The front garden is neatly hard landscaped for ease of maintenance, with a pedestrian gate providing access to the side.

To the side is a pergola and sitting area, positioned to enjoy the morning sun. The rear garden is also accessed directly from both the kitchen and sitting room onto a paved terrace, with stepping stones leading through a lawned area featuring a mature cherry plum tree.

The gardens continue beyond the garage to a beautifully landscaped and private 'secret garden', arranged over several levels with low retaining walls, a circular paved area with a water feature and a variety of shrubs, flowers and trees, together with a vegetable patch. A beech hedge provides screening and privacy from the parking area.

The extra-large double garage/workshop benefits from a remote-controlled door, power, lighting, extensive attic storage and vehicular access via a driveway between neighbouring properties. There is also a dedicated visitors' parking bay. South facing garage roof fitted with 10 PV panels and a 5 kilowatt storage battery with space beneath for an EV charger within the garage.

A further pedestrian door from the garage leads to a paved seating area with pergola, making the most of the sunny south-facing aspect.

Situation - The property lies on the Eastern side of the popular village of Shipton Gorge, which is one of the Bride Valley villages. It has an active community with pub, church, village hall, village society, walking group, bell ringers etc. Shipton Gorge is just a couple of miles from the World Heritage Site Jurassic coastline and beaches at Burton Bradstock and West Bay. Nearby Bridport has a history of rope-making and offers a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, public houses, restaurants and three theatres conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the East and Axminster and Exeter to the West. Transport links are good along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.

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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating.
Broadband - Superfast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
EPC: B

Local Authority - Dorset Council -
Tax Band: E