Higher Street Bradpole, Bridport, DT6

Substantial Grade II Listed house situated on the outskirts of Bridport, with delightful gardens, driveway and garage.

Introduction
This handsome Grade II Listed thatched house is situated on the outskirts of Bridport and features a charming walled garden with a swimming pool, driveway and garage. There is an abundance of character features one would expect of a house this age, including deep windows sills and window seats, exposed beams and feature fireplaces. The property offers substantial and flexible accommodation which could be utilised in a number of ways, with additional store rooms to the ground floor which could be incorporated into the main house if required. Although well cared for over the years, the house is in need of sympathetic modernisation and has the scope to be an outstanding character home situated in this highly sought after location.

The Property
The spacious entrance hall sets the scene, with flagstone flooring and half panelled walls. To one side is a formal sitting room and to the other a dining room, both with open fireplaces as their focal point and bay windows to the front. A rear hall leads through to a kitchen/breakfast room with a large inglenook fireplace and a comprehensive range of wall and base kitchen units. Off here is a useful utility and cloakroom. There is an everyday sitting room, off which are three generous storage rooms, one currently utilised as an additional utility area.

Upstairs there are seven double bedrooms, the principal being dual aspect with an abundance of natural light and a charming fireplace. These rooms are served by two family bathrooms. The bedroom to the rear has external access onto the garden, with the potential to create a separate annexe if required.

Outside
The walled gardens are a particular feature and have been thoughtfully divided with a more formal garden to the rear accessed through a gated archway. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature planted boundaries, with a swimming pool and patio area to one side with a charming thatched stone hut. A working garden is to one side, with a vegetable patch and area of lawn with steps down to a patio area adjoining the property with a useful storage shed. There is further storage in the roof space to one side. The driveway is to the left and leads to the garage, with a small front garden and ornamental pond.

Situation
The property is situated in the village of Bradpole, on the edge of the bustling and vibrant market town of Bridport, with countryside close at hand. Bridport has a history of ropemaking and is now a gateway to the Jurassic, World Heritage coastline at nearby West Bay It has a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. Bridport is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.

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

Local Authority
Dorset Council - 01305 251010
Tax Band: G

Material Information
There is planning permission for three dwellings adjacent to the boundary of Myrtle House. Details can be found on the Dorset Planning Website ref: XXX

Tenure: Freehold

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