Bridport, DT6

A UNIQUE AND WELL APPOINTED FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM DETACHED RESIDENCE, SITUATED WITHIN A PRIVATE AND ELEVATED POSITION BOASTING FAR REACHING VIEWS.

The Skilling is a beautifully designed detached home positioned in a private and elevated location on the edge of Bridport, offering panoramic views over the Jurassic Coast and surrounding countryside. Finished to a high standard throughout, the property provides spacious and versatile accommodation set across three floors. The property is approached via a treelined road. A private driveway offers ample parking for up to five vehicles in front of the double garage and carport. The double garage is fitted with up and over doors, and benefits from power, lighting and water. A large gate leads from the front of the house to the east side of the garden. The front door opens in to a mezzanine hallway which has doors leading to the utility room and to the integral double garage. The hallway boasts ample space for coats and shoes. The utility room provides cupboard space, a sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and a WC. A side door provides access to a path leading to the garden. Stairs lead from the entrance hall to the rest of the house. The first floor is the heart of the home boasting a stylish and well appointed kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, dining area, and a door leading to a southerly aspect balcony, a true sun trap with spectacular views across the coast and hills. The kitchen is fully equipped with a double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a generous dining room with plenty of space for a family dining table and chairs, along with further access to the balcony. The excellent sized family lounge boasts a dual aspect, further enjoying the countryside views and making the space particularly bright and airy. The first floor is complete with a fifth bedroom, which could also be utilised as a study or home office. The ground floor, comprises four well proportioned double bedrooms.

The master bedroom is a particularly generous sized room set over a split level with a dressing area and en suite facilities to include a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom two is another good sized double bedroom featuring en suite facilities. The master bedroom and bedroom two further benefit from access onto a covered veranda overlooking the gardens. The ground floor is complete with two further excellent sized double bedrooms which share a family bathroom. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern ivory suite to include a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. There is an integrated sound system with speakers in the ceilings of the kitchen, lounge, dining room and ground floor corridor and an integrated vacuum cleaning system with various plug in points which feed dust into a container in the garage. The property sits within approximately 0.75 acres of grounds which include beautifully terraced gardens and an enclosed paddock. A series of landscaped spaces have been carefully designed for relaxation and entertaining. A large patio wraps around the side of the house, providing a shaded area for alfresco dining next to the smaller of the two summerhouses. The ground floor veranda leads to a lawn, sun deck, and hot tub area providing the perfect retreat. To the bottom and west of the garden is a large sunny patio, while a gate opens into a wonderful lawned area, a further summerhouse, which is currently used as a games room, and a wildlife hide. Next to the summerhouse is a fenced-off garden utility area with a shed, compost bins, and a storage area. A gate next to the lawn leads to the enclosed and an enclosed paddock, which was previously used to graze alpacas. For the past six years the property has been run as a very successful holiday let with a six figure turnover (details available from the owners of request). This could be taken on by the new owners or the property could return to being a superb, large family home.
Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold Utilities: Mains gas, electricity and water. Gas fired central heating. Double glazed windows throughout Drainage: Mains drainage Parking: Ample driveway parking, double garage and car port Broadband: Refer to ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband Flood risk: For more information refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk Council Tax Band: Currently on business rates
Lounge

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bedroom 5

En Suite

Utility Room

Bedroom 1

En Suite

Bedroom 2

En Suite

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Family Bathroom

Garage