3 bedroom detached house for sale

An historic detached period stone cottage, immaculately presented with a delightful and well stocked garden, peacefully located in this sought-after village only a few miles from the Jurassic coast and within easy reach of Bridport.

THE PROPERTY
First glimpses of Sunnybank are most impressive with its very pretty façade constructed of solid Ham stone under a pretty slate roof. The property, which is justifiably Grade II listed of historical and architectural interest is believed to date back to 1540 and is reputably one of the oldest properties in this sought-after village.

On first entering the property there is a real sense of charm, space and light with a perfect juxtaposition of old and new. The accommodation is now immaculately presented with a lovely bespoke kitchen incorporating a number of wall and base units and plenty of room for a breakfast table. Alongside the kitchen is a good-sized reception room with an incredible open plan inglenook fireplace and very attractive wooden window seats and mutton screen panelling. Alongside this room is also a very sizeable sitting room with oak engineered flooring and a large woodburning stove.

The principal bedrooms are situated on the first floor, all enjoying views over the village to the church, and could be subdivided to provide a fourth bedroom. There are three double bedrooms, one with an en suite bath and shower room, and the other two sharing a Jack and Jill shower room.

There is potential for an annexe/garden office subject to the necessary planning consents.

A particular feature of the property are the delightful gardens which have recently been very cleverly landscaped, which lie to the rear enjoying a sunny south facing aspect and enclosed by stone walls. There is a large lawned area with numerous well-stocked flower and shrub borders, as well as fruit bushes. There is a newly laid paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. Steps lead up to a copse area at the far end with another fantastic decked terrace, a perfect place to sit on a nice summer's evening. There is a gravelled driveway with plenty of parking to the front of the house, leading to a detached stone garage/workshop. In all just under 1/5 acre.

LOCATION
Sunnybank is situated in the stunning Bride Valley, some of the finest countryside in Dorset and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The popular village of Shipton Gorge boasts the popular New Inn as well as a thriving village hall and church as well as a larger range of facilities in Burton Bradstock including a Post Office, the renowned Hive Café, two public houses, the Seaside Boarding House hotel, restaurant and cocktail bar, a petrol station with Spa shop and a library.

The Bride Valley is within easy reach of the county town of Dorchester with its main line railway station to London Waterloo and an excellent range of shops, schools and restaurants.

The nearest town is Bridport, an attractive Georgian town with an excellent number of independent shops and restaurants, a thriving street market on Saturdays and Wednesdays along with an excellent vintage quarter. Bridport also has a number of large supermarkets including a Waitrose and a Morrisons, a community hospital, a large medical centre, a leisure centre, and the Bridport arts centre.