THE PROPERTY Long Close is a handsome detached family home, believed to date from the 1930s, offering well-proportioned and versatile accommodation over three floors.
Upon entering the property, a spacious boot room provides the perfect space for coats, boots and outdoor wear, with a practical utility room conveniently positioned alongside. The boot room leads through to a versatile reception room, ideal as a snug, family room or home office.
Beyond lies the generously sized kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units and featuring an oil-fired AGA together with a separate oven and hob. Designed as the heart of the home, the kitchen provides an excellent space for both everyday family life and entertaining. A separate dining room enjoys french doors opening onto the gardens, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The principle sitting room is an impressive and welcoming space, centered around an open fire plan and offering ample room for family gatherings. Adjoining the sitting room is a delightful sunroom, while a foyer to the rear provides additional flexibility and would lend itself equally to use as a playroom, office space or hobby room. There is a further room, designed as a library off here.
The first floor comprises of three generous double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en suite shower room, together with a family bathroom. All bedrooms feature built-in storage. Adjoining Bedroom 1 is a further room, currently used as a dressing room and storage, but could equally be used as a further bedroom or, subject to the necessary consents, a en suite bathroom could be created.
Occupying the second floor is the principal bedroom suite, a spacious double-aspect room enjoying an abundance of natural light and complemented by a shower room. An additional room on this floor offers excellent flexibility and could be utilised as a further bedroom, dressing room or study.
OUTSIDE Long Close is nestled within the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside, enjoying a peaceful and private setting surrounded by its own generous grounds extending to approximately one acre. The gardens offer a wonderful variety of outdoor spaces, including a terraced seating area immediately adjoining the house, expansive lawns, productive vegetable plots and an area of established woodland, creating an idyllic environment for both relaxation and recreation.
Complementing the property is a double carport with an adjoining workshop, providing excellent storage and practical workspace. Further outbuildings include a greenhouse and useful storage sheds.
SITUATION Long Close enjoys a peaceful setting just outside the hamlet of North Chideock, approximately one mile north of the sought-after coastal village of Chideock. Renowned for its village community and attractive surroundings, Chideock offers a range of amenities including two pubs, a post office and convenience store, churches and guest accommodation, together with access to the stunning Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site at nearby Seatown. The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of scenic walks, bridleways and outdoor pursuits.
The vibrant market town of Bridport is only a short drive away and offers an excellent range of shopping, business and leisure facilities, together with its popular twice-weekly street market. Nearby West Bay is framed for its picturesque harbour, beaches and coastal scenery, while the historic seaside town of Lyme Regis and the larger centres of Dorchester, Yeovil and Weymouth are all easily accessible.
SERVICES Mains electricity and water.
Private drainage.
Broadband - Standard up to 29Mbps and Ultrafast up to 1800Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE, O2, Three and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside.
(Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website. Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).
VIEWING Strictly through appointment with Stags Bridport.
DIRECTIONS From Bridport, take the A35 heading west towards Lyme Regis and Honiton. After about 3 miles, in Chideock, take North Road and follow this for just under a mile until you reach the T junction. Turn left and keep left onto Butt Lane and continue on this road. The property will be on the left-hand side.
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