THE PROPERTY White Cottage is a charming detached period former Blacksmith's cottage and forge in the country village of Melplash. It is estimated to date back over 200 years and has main walls of solid stone, colour washed rendered under a Roman tiled roof. The property has a fascinating history, being originally a Blacksmiths cottage and forge for the village. It is believed the forge closed in the early 1900s.
It has been under the current ownership since 1994 and over the long ownership, the cottage has been subject to extensive refurbishment and alteration. Modern amenities include a fitted kitchen with electric oven and electric hob, bathroom with corner bath and separate shower and UPVC sealed unit windows/doors.
Character style features include feature beams and a stone feature fireplace with wood burner (flue not installed), together with flagstone flooring and stable bricks to the former forge which is now the garage/workshop.
Briefly the accommodation extends to:
Ground floor - entrance lobby, reception hall, living room, kitchen.
First floor - landing, utility, two bedrooms, inner landing/occasional third bedroom, bathroom/shower room.
OUTSIDE The cottage has a small driveway with parking for two cars, leading to a very large integral garage/workshop which offers excellent potential for conversion to provide additional accommodation. To the rear, there is a courtyard with store and beyond, steep terraced gardens.
SITUATION Melplash is a small country village conveniently situated mid way between the popular towns of Bridport and Beaminster, both within about 3-4 miles. The excellent village amenities include a church, public house, village hall, garage and cricket pitch. It is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there is access to lovely open countryside, virtually on the doorstep.
Both Bridport and Beaminster provide excellent facilities and have very good local schools. The beautiful World Heritage Jurassic Coast can be found at West Bay with its picturesque harbour, bathing beaches and spectacular clifftop walks.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Stags, Bridport.
DIRECTIONS From our Bridport office, proceed to the town hall and turn right into East Street. At the roundabout, take the first exit signed Beaminster. On entering Melplash continue past the public house and garage for a further 1/4 mile or so and White Cottage will be seen on the right.
RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS If you are considering investing in a Buy To Let or letting another property and require advice on current rents, yields or general lettings information to ensure you comply, please contact a member of our lettings team on 01308 428001 or via email rentals.bridport@stags.co.uk
