4-bedroom semi-detached house · DT4 8QE
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A rare opportunity to acquire a period, semi detached house, enviably situated towards the far end of Old Castle Road, enjoying breath taking sea views over Portland harbour, Chesil beach, the breakwater and Weymouth Bay.
The Property A charming period semi detached house enjoying spectacular uninterrupted sea views across Portland harbour, the breakwater, castle cove and chesil beach.
Dating from 1928 with pebbledash rendered elevations under a tiled roof and under the same ownership for over 30 years, the location is simply stunning.
Over the years a whole number of improvements have been undertaken including Upvc double glazed sash windows, modern kitchen and bathroom and a second floor loft conversion adding an additional bedroom.
The property retains a number of it's original features including picture rails, stripped pine panelled doors and original staircase.
Accommodation An entrance door leads into a lobby with access to a wet room/wc and main hall.
Original doors and stairs lead to the first floor with an understairs cupboard and door into an attached garage.
The kitchen/breakfast room is to the front with bay window and extensively fitted with an attractive modern range of wall and base units with built-in double oven, gas hob, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
The open-plan sitting/dining room has twin original stripped pine French doors opening out to the conservatory, picture rails and a tiled fireplace with a gas fire.
The conservatory has incredible sea views opening onto a raised timber decking sun terrace. On the first floor is an airing cupboard and door with stairs to the second floor.
There are three double bedrooms with the main bedroom having a bay window with delightful sea views, a period fireplace and built-in wardrobes.
The second bedroom has a front aspect bay window and built-in wardrobe. The family bathroom has a modern white suite with a bath and separate shower over.
On the second floor is a further double bedroom with a dormer window enjoying sea views. Outside The front garden is paved for off road parking for 2 cars with coffin posts and shrub borders.
The rear garden is truly spectacular with breath taking uninterrupted sea views together with views across to the near by Sandsfoot Castle.
A timber decking sun terrace has steps down to lawned gardens stocked with an abundance of shrubs and plants. There is underground storeage accessed from doors at the rear.
Directions What3words///sand.lasts.stews Situation The property is enviably situated in a highly sought after location towards the far end of Old Castle Road, enjoying stunning and far reaching sea views across the World Heritage Coastline and just a minutes’ walk down to Castle Cove beach and sailing centre.
Within a few minutes’ walk is Sandsfoot beach and the Rodwell Trail, popular with pedestrians, cyclists and dog walkers taking in approximately 3 miles along Weymouth’s old railway line along with Sandsfoot Castle, a 16th century ruined Tudor castle set amongst delightful public gardens with a popular cafe.
Weymouth town centre along with Brewers Quay and the attractive inner Harbour are all within a 1 mile walking distance providing a wide range of cafes and eateries as well as the opportunity to enjoy the stunning Georgian esplanade and sandy beach.
There is a range of local amenities nearby on the Buxton Road which includes a take-away, newly opened Co-op supermarket and chemist.
The property also falls within the catchment area of the well-regarded Holy Trinity Primary School and the All Saints Secondary School. Services Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.
Gas fired central heating system.
Local Authority Dorset Council 251010 Broadband-Superfast broadband is available in the area with up to 40 Mbps download speeds Mobile phone coverage- Network coverage is limited indoors and likely outdoors (Information from ) Material Information Council Tax Band D EPC D
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About 57, Old Castle Road, Weymouth
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