Detached bungalow for sale in Mapperton Lane, Melplash, Bridport DT6

Substantial detached three bedroom bungalow now requiring some updating in an excellent edge of village location overlooking open countryside.

The Property

The property was originally built around 1960 and modernised most recently in the late 1980’s. It is situated in a lovely edge of village location, bordering open countryside planted as apple orchards. The property is now in need of some updating but remains in working order and the spacious accommodation and position will ensure that any investment will yield dividends.

The bungalow is conventionally arranged with a central hallway, running the width of the property with a good square principal reception room to one end, with a large bay window overlooking the front garden. To the other end of the bungalow is a kitchen/dining room that stretches along the back of the property with the dining area to one end and the kitchen area to the other, equipped with a comprehensive range of floor and wall mounted units and cupboards. Beyond the kitchen is a large utility room with a door to one side out onto the rear terrace and a door into the integral garage to the other. There are three bedrooms, the principal of which has an ensuite shower room, built in double wardrobes and views across the apple orchards. The two remaining bedrooms have use of a family shower room. Bedroom 2 has an extensive built-in wardrobe spanning the width of the room while Bedroom 3 is currently arranged as a third reception area or formal dining room. The property has oil fired central heating, a central vacuuming system and private septic tank drainage.

Outside

To the front of the property, a gated pillar flanked entrance leads through from the village lane to the driveway laid with tarmac, providing parking and turning for a number of cars. The driveway has formal areas of lawn on either side punctuated by mature shrubs and tree planting. There is access to the rear of the property down both sides of the bungalow, while to the rear of the property there is an extensive area of paved terrace that makes a lovely outside entertaining area during the summer months with views over the orchard and up to the countryside behind.

Situation

Melplash is a small village approximately 3 miles south of Beaminster and 3.5 miles north of Bridport. Amenities include a garage, church, village hall and public house.
Comprehensive shopping facilities are available in both Beaminster and Bridport. Bridport has a history of rope- making 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.

Services

Mains water and electricity.
Oil fired central heating.
Private septic tank.
Broadband speed: Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage: Network coverage is good on some providers indoors and good on all providers outdoors.

Local Authority

Dorset Council: Council Tax Band: F
EPC: E