Terraced house for sale in Chapel Street, Shipton Gorge, Bridport DT6

Classic two bedroom period cottage in a peaceful village location.

The Property

Gullivers Cottage was thought to be built in the late 18th century and named after local smuggling legend Isaac Gulliver. It has warm local stone elevations under a slate roof. What marks this property out from others is its location, character and garden. It lies close to the end of Chapel Street, a restricted, partial one-way access road which in practice, is very quiet and popular with walkers and residents. The property is tucked away in the centre of the village and has features that include exposed stone walls, a window seat and exposed timbers. Lastly, behind is a lovely cottage garden stretching up in a series of attractive, maturely planted terraces.

The accommodation is simply laid out, with on the ground floor, a living room that is split up into three areas. The sitting area centres around a wood-burning stove, with the floor laid to carpet along with the dining area. The kitchen area lies to the rear of the property and is equipped with a comprehensive range of cupboards, a built-in electric oven, ceramic hob and space for a washing machine. Also to the rear, there is an area ideal for positioning a dining table and enjoying views up to the gardens behind. The kitchen and entrance area are laid with a practical but attractive quarry tile. Upstairs there are two good bedrooms served by a bathroom. The property is in excellent decorative order throughout and has electric heating supplemented by a wood burning stove.

Outside

To the front of the property there is on-street parking for a car. The gardens behind are a particular feature of the property. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a paved terrace with a wood store to one corner, above which there is a second terrace laid to gravel and enclosed by a semi-circular stone wall. Steps lead up to two areas of lawn and edged by herbaceous and shrub planting that give shape and colour throughout the seasons. To the very end of the garden there is a second wood store.

In 2008 plans were drawn up for a rear two-storey extension by the previous owner and planning consent was granted by West Dorset Council. Plans would be included in the sale but consent has now expired.

Situation

The property lies in the popular village of Shipton Gorge, which is one of the Bride Valley villages in one of Dorsets aonb. The village has an active community with a 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.

Services

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

Local Authority

Dorset Council Council Tax Band: B
EPC: D

Agent Note

The photos were taken before removals, the property is no longer furnished.

In 2008 plans were drawn up for a rear two-storey extension by the previous owner and planning consent was granted by West Dorset Council. Plans would be included in the sale but consent has now expired.