Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, DT6 6RH

An individual four-bedroom detached home, tucked away on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Whitchurch Canonicorum, with the most delightful gardens.

THE PROPERTY First impressions of Windhover are most impressive, with an attractive stone façade beneath a pitched tiled roof.

To the front, there is ample gravel parking and a pretty pathway leading up to the house through the gardens, with an ornamental pond.

On first entering, there is a real sense of charm, space and light. Cleverly constructed in the 1980s, the property takes full advantage of its wonderful position.

The ground floor includes a spacious entrance hall with a large skylight bringing in plenty of natural light.

Double doors lead perfectly into the superb sitting room, which features a modern wood-burning stove and four sets of French doors opening onto the delightful gardens and south-facing terrace, ideal for al fresco dining.

There is also a utility/laundry room and cloakroom at this level. Steps from the entrance hall lead up to the first floor, with a large landing, also filled with natural light.

This leads to an exceptional open-plan sitting and dining room, with tall floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside, and a central fireplace with gas stove.

To the other side of the landing is a good-sized kitchen/breakfast room featuring a professional six-ring Rangemaster oven, attractive wooden wall and base units, and space for a kitchen table.

There is direct access to a large decked balcony, perfect for morning coffee or al fresco supper.

Also on the first floor, and accessed by a separate staircase from the ground floor sitting room, is a superb room with large windows and garden views, ideal as an artist's studio, office, or even a fifth bedroom.

Steps from the entrance hall lead to the principal bedrooms on the lower ground floor, keeping them cool in summer.

There are four bedrooms, including a large principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, plus a linen cupboard and separate family bathroom.

OUTSIDE The delightful gardens wrap around the house and have been lovingly nurtured over the years, creating an established and beautiful haven.

There are many places to sit and enjoy the tranquil setting, together with a wooden shed and greenhouse.

All in all, Windhover is a truly wonderful property in an idyllic yet highly convenient location.

LOCATION Whitchurch Canonicorum is set within an Area of Outstanding National Beauty in the Marshwood Vale, and around 3 miles inland from the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.

The village has a church, village hall and public house.

Other local amenities are available in the nearby village of Morcombelake, with a popular farm shop, or Charmouth, with a general store, bakery, doctors surgery, library, restaurants and pubs.

The attractive Georgian market town of Bridport is just over 5 miles and has an excellent number of independent shops and restaurants, a thriving twice weekly street market, supermarkets including Waitrose and Morrisons, cottage hospital, large medical centre, popular leisure centre, successful Arts Centre, two theatres, and a number of independent festivals involving the arts held throughout the year.

In the other direction, 5.5 miles to the west is the most picturesque and popular coastal resort of Lyme Regis, noted for its attractive period buildings, the Cobb, and harbour, with many independent shops and restaurants.

Axminster is just under 9 miles away with a mainline railway station to London Waterloo.

The larger city of Exeter lies 35 miles away, with an international airport and large range of facilities and high street shopping including a large John Lewis.