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Bridport is a charming old market town situated a few miles from the West Dorset coastline - it is a combination of a small busy resort consisting of an old town, and a fishing port at nearby West Bay. This delightful rural/coastal area, much of which is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty, has been made famous by the novels of Thomas Hardy. Bridport is most famously known for being the main producer of ropes and still provides Wimbledon's tennis nets. The types of property for sale in Bridport ranges from period to modern town properties, as well as village and country properties, many of which benefit from rural or sea views. Bridport is popular with people who are searching for holiday homes, which the estate agents in Bridport will be able to help you search for.
Amenities for properties in Bridport
The market town of Bridport provides comprehensive shopping and business facilities, together with a leisure centre. The coast at West Bay, which has bathing beaches and a picturesque harbour, gives access to the beautiful World Heritage coastline. People considering Bridport property will discover it is a Beacon Town, awarded in recognition of the quality and diversity of its locally produced foodstuffs, and was Runner Up for the 2006 South West Local Food Award. Many local producers trade at the Farmers' Market in the Arts Centre on the second Saturday of the month, when there is also a Gusto Market in Barrack Street. There are several industrial estates, including a new greenfield estate at Gore Cross. West Bay is popular with divers and the new slipway provides easy launching for dive boats and small pleasure craft. A new West Bay sailing club has been formed, taking advantage of the enhanced facilities.
Transport for Bridport
Although Bridport doesn't have its own railway station, the larger centres of Dorchester, Weymouth and Yeovil all have mainline stations, operating services to London and Bristol Templemeads. By road the A35, A30 and A303 are within easy reach, as are cross channel ferries and international airports. The M5 motorway can be joined at Taunton and Exeter.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bridport, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and look for property for sale in Lyme Regis, Dorchester and Blandford Forum.