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Freehold
Guide price
£1,250,000
4 bed detached house for sale
Fishpond, Bridport DT64 beds
2 baths
4 receptions
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
E
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Marshwood CofE Primary Academy 1.3 miles
- Hawkchurch Church of England School 1.8 miles
- Axminster 4.6 miles
- Crewkerne 8.2 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Delightful rural location below Lambert's Castle
- Fantastic views over the Marshwood Vale to the sea
- Garage and driveway
- Large gardens and grounds of approximately 2.32 acres
- No onward chain
A beautifully presented four/five bedroom 18th century house situated in a wonderful rural location with outstanding country and sea views.
The Property
This stunning 4/5 bedroom detached house is situated below Lambert's Castle, and enjoys fantastic uninterrupted views over the Marshwood Vale towards the sea. The original property dates back to the 18th century and has been modernised and extended over the years to create a spectacular home seamlessly blending character with contemporary amenities in this delightful elevated position in the peaceful hamlet of Fishpond.
The property is conventionally arranged around a large hallway, off which all the accommodation is accessed. The kitchen and the living room have a bright southerly aspect, with timber decking running along the full length of these rooms, overlooking the garden and to the Marshwood Vale and coast beyond. The living room is a particularly stunning bright and spacious modern extension with floor to ceiling windows and French doors that open onto the decking, with an additional focal point of a lovely open fireplace and a vaulted ceiling to one end. The shaker style kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with a wooden worktop over, with a double Belfast sink and an electric three oven Aga with space for additional appliances and a good sized kitchen table. There is a useful utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor, along with two further reception rooms overlooking the east facing terrace taking in the morning sun and enjoying sea views.
Upstairs are the four double bedrooms, with an additional small room currently utilised as a home office. The principal bedroom is a fantastic space, with a vaulted timber clad ceiling and Juliet balcony overlooking the grounds and the Marshwood Vale beyond, plus its own adjacent bath and shower room. The other bedrooms all benefit from the stunning uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside and are served by a separate family shower room.
Outbuildings
The property benefits from a useful barn currently providing garaging for one car which, subject to any necessary planning consents, could be converted into additional accommodation if required, Beyond this barn is a substantial timber garden store.
Outside
The property is approached off a country lane over a long driveway leading to the parking area and the barn which provides garaging for one car and a mezzanine storage area. A further feature of the property are the fantastic gardens and grounds, in total measuring approximately 2.32 acres. They comprise of areas of mature woodland, three ponds and large areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. There is an east facing terrace from which to enjoy the morning sun, and the south facing decking area running the full length of the house, enjoying the fantastic views over the grounds, Marshwood Vale and sea beyond.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private sewage treatment plant. Oil fired heating and underfloor heating. Electric Aga.
Broadband speed: Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage: Network coverage is mostly good indoors and out.
Local Authority
Dorset Council:
Council Tax Band: E.
The Property
This stunning 4/5 bedroom detached house is situated below Lambert's Castle, and enjoys fantastic uninterrupted views over the Marshwood Vale towards the sea. The original property dates back to the 18th century and has been modernised and extended over the years to create a spectacular home seamlessly blending character with contemporary amenities in this delightful elevated position in the peaceful hamlet of Fishpond.
The property is conventionally arranged around a large hallway, off which all the accommodation is accessed. The kitchen and the living room have a bright southerly aspect, with timber decking running along the full length of these rooms, overlooking the garden and to the Marshwood Vale and coast beyond. The living room is a particularly stunning bright and spacious modern extension with floor to ceiling windows and French doors that open onto the decking, with an additional focal point of a lovely open fireplace and a vaulted ceiling to one end. The shaker style kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with a wooden worktop over, with a double Belfast sink and an electric three oven Aga with space for additional appliances and a good sized kitchen table. There is a useful utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor, along with two further reception rooms overlooking the east facing terrace taking in the morning sun and enjoying sea views.
Upstairs are the four double bedrooms, with an additional small room currently utilised as a home office. The principal bedroom is a fantastic space, with a vaulted timber clad ceiling and Juliet balcony overlooking the grounds and the Marshwood Vale beyond, plus its own adjacent bath and shower room. The other bedrooms all benefit from the stunning uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside and are served by a separate family shower room.
Outbuildings
The property benefits from a useful barn currently providing garaging for one car which, subject to any necessary planning consents, could be converted into additional accommodation if required, Beyond this barn is a substantial timber garden store.
Outside
The property is approached off a country lane over a long driveway leading to the parking area and the barn which provides garaging for one car and a mezzanine storage area. A further feature of the property are the fantastic gardens and grounds, in total measuring approximately 2.32 acres. They comprise of areas of mature woodland, three ponds and large areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. There is an east facing terrace from which to enjoy the morning sun, and the south facing decking area running the full length of the house, enjoying the fantastic views over the grounds, Marshwood Vale and sea beyond.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private sewage treatment plant. Oil fired heating and underfloor heating. Electric Aga.
Broadband speed: Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage: Network coverage is mostly good indoors and out.
Local Authority
Dorset Council:
Council Tax Band: E.
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Symonds & Sampson - Bridport
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