Detached bungalow for sale in Barn Close, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6

A detached two bedroom bungalow requiring some modernisation with parking and a garden, situated in the centre of Shipton Gorge.

The Property

Believed to have been converted in 1984, this bungalow has been well cared for over the years but now offers scope to improve and modernise. The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall, providing access to all the principal accommodation plus an airing cupboard and a loft hatch to the partially boarded loft with pull down ladder and light. The kitchen is to the left hand side and is fitted with a range of wall and base units with space for all necessary appliances. The two bedrooms are to the rear with one having a built-in wardrobe and cupboard, and the other having plenty of space for freestanding furniture. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a large walk-in shower, wc and sink with a heated towel rail.

The bright and spacious living room is to the other side, with a feature fireplace currently fitted with an electric fire. A sympathetic extension to the living room was carried out in the mid-1990s with a wood panelled vaulted ceiling, exposed stone wall and sliding doors onto the garden.

Outside

The bungalow is approached over a shared access road, leading to a private driveway. The south facing garden is accessed off here through a small gate which opens into a private and peaceful patio seating area, wrapping around to a useful storage space adjoining the house. The garden gently slopes down, with steps leading to a summerhouse.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric night storage heating.
Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage - Network coverage is mostly good indoors and out.

Local Authority

Dorset Council . Council Tax band C.

Situation

The property lies in the popular village of Shipton Gorge, which is one of the Bride Valley villages. The village has an active community with pub, church, village hall, village society, walking group 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 and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. Walking, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area and communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.

Directions

From our office proceed to the square turning right onto East Street and at the roundabout take the second exit signposted Dorchester (A35). Proceed along this road for approximately 2 miles turning right into Shipton Gorge. On entering the village, continue past the pub and take the next left. Continue down the lane, proceeding into Brook Street. The shared entrance into Barn Close will be found shortly after on the right hand side.