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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DT6 4QS
Sold STCReduced £50k (−8.3%) on 2 SepListed 83 days
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About
Summary Located in the charming village of Burton Bradstock, this delightful Grade 2 Listed house on Church Street offers a perfect blend of comfort and character.
The property is ideally situated, providing easy access to the stunning Jurassic Coast, a unesco World Heritage Site.
As you approach the house, you will be greeted by its inviting faade, which the traditional architecture of the area.
Inside, the home boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with spacious living areas that are perfect for both relaxation and entertaining.
The property features three generously sized bedrooms, providing ample space for a growing family or guests.
Natural light floods through the windows, creating a bright and airy environment throughout the home.
The garden, a true highlight, offers a tranquil outdoor space where one can unwind, enjoy al fresco dining, or cultivate a lovely garden.
The Property - A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional Grade II listed home dating back to the early 15th Century, rich in period features, charm and character, positioned within the heart of the highly regarded village of Burton Bradstock.
The property Occupying an attractive position within this much-loved West Dorset village, this impressive historic home immediately captures attention with its local stone elevations and charming thatched roof.
Believed to date back to the early 1400s, the property has been lovingly maintained by the current owners for around 30 years and retains a wealth of original features.
The welcoming entrance hall features flagstone flooring and traditional wooden panelling, leading to a spacious sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace, open fire, exposed beams and original window seat.
The kitchen adjoins the dining room, which provides a wonderful entertaining space with a central fireplace, wood-burning stove, wooden flooring, window seats and direct access to the gardens.
The ground floor also benefits from a garden room, generous utility room and shower room.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with a spacious landing area, three characterful bedrooms, one with adjoining WC, and a separate family bathroom.
The gardens provide a private and enchanting setting, extending to the side and rear with a lawn, mature borders and a raised paved terrace, ideal for outdoor dining.
Additional features include a greenhouse, log store and two external stores. A truly special period home combining history, character and an enviable village location.
Location Burton Bradstock is a picturesque village situated within the beautiful Bride Valley, surrounded by some of Dorset's finest countryside and positioned along the Jurassic Coast, a unesco World Heritage Site.
The village offers a strong sense of community with amenities including a primary school, post office, village shop, library, church, village hall, two public houses and the renowned Hive Beach Caf.
The Seaside Boarding House also provides a highly regarded restaurant and coastal retreat.
The county town of Dorchester is within easy reach, offering a wide range of shopping, schooling and leisure facilities, together with a mainline railway station to London Waterloo.
Nearby Bridport is a thriving market town, renowned for its independent shops, cafs, restaurants and regular street markets.
The town also provides supermarkets including Waitrose and Morrisons, a medical centre, community hospital and leisure facilities, alongside a vibrant arts and cultural scene.
Property tenure Freehold Information Heating Type: Gas central heating.
Broadband: Available (Ofcom Data) Mobile phone coverage: Network coverage good with most networks (Ofcom Data) Council Tax Band: E (Dorset Council) Parking There is on street parking.
Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold Auctioneers Additional Comments Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer.
This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer.
The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website.
The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively.
The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures.
Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Auctioneers Additional Comments The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price.
The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change.
An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.
A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding.
The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments.
It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price.
The deposit will form part of the purchase price.
A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale.
The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs.
Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received.
There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.
Value & comps
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