Shilvinghampton, Portesham, Weymouth

An individual detached bungalow with impressive view from the garden towards the sea and Hardys monument. Delightfully located just off the coast road, set in 3.2 acres. The property has been subject to comprehensive refurbishment and enlargement by the current owners.

The Property - The property dates from the early 1900's, and has been subject to extensive enlargement, with double glazing throughout, and rebuilding of external elevations together with a new tiled roof.

Approached via its own driveway from the lane with hardstanding for several cars and leading to the bungalow and double garage. Internally, the accommodation is well proportioned with entrance hall, spacious sitting room with woodburning stove, leading into a delightful triple aspect sun room with door opening onto a south facing terrace.

There is a completely refurbished kitchen/breakfast room and utility room housing a modern central heating boiler with a pressurized water system, master bedroom with en suite shower room and 3 further bedrooms (one of which could be used as a further reception room) and family bathroom.

Externally, gardens surround the bungalow and are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. At the rear is a stable block, tack room, greenhouse and open fronted store.

Beyond the garden boundary is a paddock of around 2 acres with derelict field shelter.

Outside - Approached via a large private driveway from the lane, leading to lawned gardens with a range of trees and shrubs. There is a newly constructed double garage and storage building together with a completely remodelled garden with stone patio, extensive flower borders, vegetable garden and greenhouse. To the rear are 4 stables, garden shed and haystore together with a new riding arena with post and rail fencing. The current owners have also built a corral with wood chip surface and drainage. Beyond is a paddock with field shelter, in all around 3.231 acres ( 1.308 ha )

Situation - The property is situated in Shilvinghampton, close to the picturesque village of Portesham which lies just inland from the World Heritage Jurassic coastline, including the world famous Chesil Beach which stretches from Lyme Regis along the coast to Portland.

The county town of Dorchester and coastal resorts of Bridport, West Bay and Weymouth are all within around a 10 mile radius, providing a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as schools and a variety of sporting pursuits including golf at West Bay, Weymouth and Dorchester (Came Down), sailing and water sports at Weymouth and West Bay. The picturesque village of Abbotsbury famous for its stone cottages and local amenities including village stores, St Catherine’s Chapel, the Swannery and Chesil beach is around 2 miles away to the west.

There is excellent walking and riding in the immediate vicinity with a network of bridleways and footpaths over the surrounding rolling countryside. There are numerous village facilities in Portesham including a pretty Anglican Church, great local pub, well-stocked farm shop and popular medical centre. Buses run through the village to Weymouth and Bridport and beyond.

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Services - Mains electric and water. Septic tank drainage.
Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority
Dorset Council Tel:
Council Tax Band E

Broadband-Standard broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage- Network coverage is likely both indoors and out
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