THE PROPERTY Worrindale is a very attractive and individual detached split-level home, occupying an elevated position enjoying wonderful sea views along the Jurassic Coast to Portland, Stonebarrow and over Charmouth village to the Marshwood Vale, in a favoured and well established residential area.
It was traditionally built to a high standard in the 1970s, having natural stone elevations and low maintenance PVC fascias. The property has been under the current ownership since 1996 and very well maintained over the years.
The versatile and spacious accommodation is well presented with potential to create a self-contained small annexe, subject to the usual necessary consents. It has been well planned with all of the principal accommodation taking full advantage of the wonderful sea views and design features, typical of its period, include vaulted panelled ceilings to the living room and dining room.
The property features gas-fired central heating with combi boiler, uPVC sealed unit windows/doors, well equipped kitchen with solid oak fronted units, electric double oven, gas hob and space for dishwasher, natural stone open fireplace to the living room, downstairs WC, cavity wall insulation and comprehensive fitted furniture to the principal bedroom.
There is also the benefit of good off-road parking/driveway, large integral double garage and easily maintained, well stocked private gardens, together with a wide balcony/terrace taking in the stunning sea, village and country views.
The property offers potential for updating/improvement or complete redevelopment.
The availability of Worrindale onto the open market represents a very rare opportunity.
Viewing is strongly recommended by the sole agent, Stags.
OUTSIDE The property stands on a private corner plot and there is a long tarmac driveway, with turning and parking facilities, leading to the integral double garage with up and over door, power, light and plumbing for washing machine.
Long full width paved balcony/terrace enjoying the stunning sea, coastal and country views.
Well stocked formal gardens to both sides of the property and to the rear, being well screened, down to lawn together with a wide variety of flower and shrub beds. There is also a pedestrian gate onto the corner of Downside Close and to Old Lyme Road.
SITUATION Downside Close is a small and peaceful cul-de-sac of individual properties off Old Lyme Road and on the favoured western side of Charmouth. It is very well located within easy reach of the village centre, the beach and open countryside. There are a number of nearby public footpaths giving shortcuts to the beach and the clifftops.
Charmouth is a delightful and very popular coastal village on the Jurassic Coast. It is very well served with excellent village amenities including a newsagents, 2 general stores, baker, hairdresser, chemist, doctors' surgery, library, hotels, public houses and restaurants, there is also a very popular primary school and the village is within the catchment area of the excellent Woodroffe Senior School.
The whole area is designated as being one of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and the coast has been awarded World Heritage status. Much of the surrounding countryside is either owned or controlled by the National Trust. The thriving market town of Bridport and the historic resort of Lyme Regis are both within easy reach. The nearby market town of Axminster offer mainline rail services to London and the West Country
SERVICES All mains services. Gas-fired central heating.
Broadband - Standard up to 17Mbps and Superfast up to 80Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE and Three for voice and data services inside and outside and O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services 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).
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport.
DIRECTIONS From Bridport follow the A35 west to Charmouth. At the end of the Charmouth bypass take the 1st exit into Charmouth then take the 2nd available right onto Old Lyme Road. Continue for about 0.15 mile and Downside Close is the 1st on the left. Worrindale is the 1st property on the left.
