Cottage in Dorset

About this property

Escape to a peaceful pocket of Dorset with this charming home from home that s full of original features.

Situated in a row of cottages on a no through lane, this property is perfect for those in search of some peace and quiet. At the end of the lane, a bridleway leads to the privately owned pebble and shingle beach at Seatown, popular among fossil collectors, fishermen and families alike. Chideock itself is a small, hilly village with two popular pubs and surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A 4 mile drive east will bring you to West Bay, a bustling seaside resort also known as the golden gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Leave coats, bags and boots in the useful entrance hall and continue through to the spacious lounge. With exposed beams, antique furniture and comfortable seating, this is a homely room for relaxing all day long. Curl up with a good book on the window seat or hunker down beside the roaring wood burner while you watch your favourite programme on the Smart TV. Heading through the lounge you will come into a traditional farmhouse style kitchen/dining room features stone flooring, a Belfast sink, bespoke units, oak worktops and a door opening onto the garden. The kitchen/diner is equipped with everything you should need for preparing tasty family meals, including an electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and dishwasher. There is also a washing machine. Upstairs are two well presented bedrooms, one light and airy king size room with a wrought iron bed, original floorboards and TV/DVD, the other bedroom is a twin with an original cottage window and slightly reduced height in the eaves. Completing he first floor is the bathroom which has a bath with overhead shower and WC. Stepping outside is a wonderful cottage garden which has been beautifully planted with colourful shrubs, trees and flowers. There is a lawn area and a garden table and chairs for enjoying al fresco meals and drinks in the summer months. There is off road parking for one car. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size and 1 twin. 1 bathroom with bath, overhead shower and WC. Kitchen electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment and washing machine. Smart TV and Blu ray DVD player in lounge. TV/DVD in the king size bedroom. Selection of books, games and DVDs. Wood burner logs included October end of April. Underfloor heating downstairs, night storage heaters in the bedrooms. Enclosed garden with seating. Outside tap for muddy boots and paws. Off road parking for 1 car. Beach, shop and pubs within walking distance.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Fishing on site / nearby, Romantic, Family friendly, Thatched, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes