THE PROPERTY Dorset House is a fine period house forming part of an attractive courtyard development of apartments which were converted about 35 years ago. The house dates back to the 19th century and is listed grade 2, of architectural or historic importance.
Flat 4 is located on the top/3rd floor and enjoys a very sunny south-facing front aspect with long range views over the town, taking in the church towards West Bay and to the rear to Coneygar Hill.
The apartment has the benefit of gas-fired central heating (modern updated boiler), sealed unit windows (the front windows have only recently been replaced), modern fitted kitchen with electric oven, gas hob and cooker hood plus space/plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, modern fully tiled shower room with mains shower, period style fireplace to the living/dining room and oak veneer internal doors throughout.
The bright and sunny accommodation extends to large reception hall, with small office/study area and built-in storage cupboard, living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, principal bedroom with built-in wardrobe, second double bedroom, shower room.
OUTSIDE On-street residents' parking permits are available for the street through Dorset Council, currently £89.50 per annum, also East Street Council Car Park is located virtually opposite with long stay facilities and annual permits available.
There is an attractive, small communal courtyard to the rear of Dorset House.
SITUATION Dorset House enjoys a highly convenient location within only a few minutes' level walk to the town centre. Bridport is a historic and thriving market town offering excellent shopping, business and leisure facilities and with a renowned twice weekly street market. Bridport was voted by the Sunday Times in 2026 as one of the best places to live in the UK. There is easy access to the nearby river meadows and open countryside.
The coastal resort of West Bay is just a few miles away with attractive harbour, bathing beaches and access to the superb World Heritage Jurassic Coast. There is also an 18-hole clifftop golf course. The larger centres of Dorchester, Yeovil and Weymouth are all within easy reach, with mainline rail connections to London.
SERVICES All mains services. Gas-fired central heating.
Broadband - Standard up to 20Mbps, Superfast up to 80Mbps and Ultrafast up to 1000Mbps
Mobile phone service providers available are EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 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).
TENURE Balance of a long 999 year lease from 1990, with a share of the freehold.
There is a Residents' Management Company with a maintenance charge for the building insurance, upkeep of the common areas and general maintenance etc., currently £1400 per annum ( April 2027 - March 2028 estimated circa £1,000 pa ) . Long term lets are allowed but not holiday lets. Pets are allowed at the discretion of the Management Company.
Further information available on request
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport.
DIRECTIONS From the Town Hall go down East Street and Dorset House will be seen on the left, just beyond the Olive Tree and opposite East Street public car park.
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