The Manor, Catherston Leweston, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6

Surrounded by rolling countryside and wonderful sea views, 5 The Manor is one of several properties situated in an impressive Grade II listed manor house in the peaceful village of Catherston Leweston. The property provides generous accommodation spread across two floors with retained original features throughout.

A welcoming entrance hall with parquet flooring flows through to the spacious sitting room. The sitting room provides a wonderful space in which to receive and entertain guests, with an attractive marble feature fireplace, beautiful ceiling rose and a wide leaded stone window with spectacular views across the grounds, countryside and sea beyond. Adjacent is the formal dining room, with a door to the outside garden and an archway leading onto the wellproportioned kitchen. The kitchen offers a range of modern wall and base cabinetry, an AGA and double gas hob, modern integrated appliances, granite worktops and a separate pantry and utility alcove at either side of the room. A modern downstairs cloakroom completes the
ground floor accommodation.

An attractive wooden turned stairway leads to the first floor landing that features a charming window seat, decorative cornices and ample space for a tucked-away study. Adjacent to the study space is a good sized bedroom that is served by a spacious modern family bathroom. Several steps from the landing lead you up to the generously sized south-facing principal bedroom and to the second bedroom. Both bedrooms offer light-filled accommodation and feature original stone bay windows with window seats and en suite shower rooms. The principal bedroom also benefits from a selection of builtin wardrobes. Both bedrooms enjoy far reaching views over the neighbouring countryside and the coast beyond.

Local Authority: Dorset Council
Services: Main gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating.
Council Tax: Band D
Tenure: Freehold
Rights of Way: There is a right of access over the driveway to the woodland and to the adjoining properties

The property is set in a peaceful village location and is surrounded by countryside which is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The dramatic Jurassic Coast is just a mile away, with its stunning beaches and breathtaking coastal walks. Local amenities can be found in the nearby seaside village of Charmouth, which has a village store, several pubs, cafés and restaurants, a medical practice and a primary school. The larger towns of Lyme Regis and Axminster provide a range of further amenities as well as the vibrant city of Exeter. There is excellent state schooling nearby including St. Michael's C of E VA Primary School in Lyme Regis, The Woodroffe School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted) and Colyton Grammar, the area also offers access to a good selection of noted independent schools, including Chard, St. John's International School and Perrott
Hill. Nearby road connections include the A35, which provides access towards Axminster and Dorchester and the A30. There are hourly direct rail services from Axminster to London Waterloo and Exeter. Exeter Airport offers a good range of flights to domestic and European destinations.

5 The Manor enjoys an elevated position, affording stunning countryside and sea views and is surrounded by immaculate communal grounds. The grounds are mainly laid to lawn and are encircled with mature trees and established hedgerows. The property benefits from a small courtyard garden to the front which provides a wonderful vantage point to admire the superb views. Please note that the courtyard is classed as communal space, though the current owners have enjoyed sole use of it. A substantial wooded area behind the property offers a plethora of trails and walks, whilst the residence also enjoys the use of a separate detached garage located to the rear of the property.