Cottage in Dorset

About this property

Full of character, this 16th century Grade II listed thatched cottage enjoys an idyllic location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is in a great location to explore the region.

This charming cottage is located on a quiet lane in the heart of the coastal village of Burton Bradstock. You will find two pubs, a village shop and sandy Hive Beach which is less than half a mile walk from the cottage. Beyond the village, is the historic market town of Bridport which is within 3 miles. Or take a trip to Weymouth which sits further along the coast 17 miles away, where you can visit the oceanic exhibits of the Jurassic Skyline and the Victorian Nothe Fort harbour along with an abundance of charming seaside shops and eateries. Head just 12.5 miles in the opposite direction to visit the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and Monmouth Beach in the picture perfect town of Lyme Regis. If countryside walks are more your thing, you are within easy reach of the East Devon aonb and the rolling Blackdown Hills. Upon entry, you ll step into the spacious and light filled lounge/dining room offering bags of character and traditional cottage charm with its fireplace and colourful soft furnishings. Fire up the traditional wood burner and sink into the sofa for cosy evenings in front of the Smart TV or watch a DVD. A step up leads to the compact yet well equipped kitchen offering everything you ll need to cook up the catch of the day before sitting down in the snug dining area to enjoy it. A wet room complete with WC is also located on the ground floor. Please note, there is reduced height in the eaves of this room. When the day is done, make your way up the steep cottage style winding staircase to discover a bright and airy bedroom boasting a king size bed with reduced head height in the eaves. To the rear of the cottage, a low doorway leads out to a gently sloping enclosed garden complete with flower beds, fruit trees. Linked by a set of small stone steps is a terraced area where you can start your morning with a coffee as you take in your peaceful surroundings or enjoy a spot of al fresco dining during the warmer months. Furthermore, you are within walking distance of the popular Hive Beach, so you can truly appreciate this wonderful location. The cottage offers roadside parking. Need to know: 1 bedroom with king size bed (reduced height in eaves). 1 wet room on the ground floor with WC (reduced height in eaves). Electric hob and oven, undercounter fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. Wood burner (logs included October end of April). Due to the property's age there are some low doorways. Steep, cottage style stairs with irregular tread height and width. Ladder type grab rail at the top of the stairs. Enclosed garden with seating area. Please note, there is a little used right of way through the garden to the adjoining cottage. Roadside parking on a village lane. Smart TV and DVD. Selection of books, games and DVDs. Beach, pubs and shop within 0.5 miles.

Accommodation

Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Romantic, Quirky, Thatched, Decorated for Christmas, Does not allow pets, Cottage, Yes