New 3 bed house for sale in Bridport

Guide Price £500,000 A recently built detached stone house with a number of outbuildings, set in grounds of approximately 20.7 acres (Subject to Agricultural Tie)



THE PROPERTY

Rookhams Farm comprises a recently built 3 bedroom detached cottage-style house built with natural stone faced elevations under a slate roof. The bright and spacious living accommodation is of a good size and enjoys rural views over its own grounds. Other benefits include oil fired central heating and double glazed units to most openings. Within the grounds are a range of outbuildings including a stone barn and polytunnels.

N.B. The Vendors are currently finishing the house and we are informed that a Completion Certificate will be achieved.

AGRICULTURAL TIE

The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed prior to retirement in the locality in agriculture, as defined in Section 336 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or in forestry, including any dependants of such a person residing with him or her, or a widow or widower of such a person.

DIRECTIONS

From the town hall, proceed along East Street to the roundabout. Continue along the A35 towards Dorchester. After just over 2½ miles, the entrance to Rookhams Farm will seen on the right hand side.

The small villages of Uploders and Loders are delightful and much sought after, both consisting mostly of period stone properties with Loders having a good primary school and both villages having local public houses. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, access is good out to the A35 and to Bridport approximately 3 miles distant.

Bridport is situated by the River Brit and is a busy, active market town and popular holiday area, designated as being in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where street markets are held twice weekly. The town provides a comprehensive range of shopping and professional facilities, primary and secondary schools, recreational and social amenities. The pretty harbour at West Bay, with lovely beaches is close by and the area provides the opportunity for enjoying the Jurassic Coast, recently designated a World Heritage Site.

SPORT & RECREATION

Golf courses are at West Bay and Lyme Regis. Racing at Wincanton, Taunton and Exeter. Sailing at Lyme Regis and Weymouth. Fishing, horse riding and walking are also popular sports in the area. In Bridport, there is a well-equipped leisure centre with a swimming pool and a particularly successful Arts Centre, with music and arts featuring strongly in the town's social life.




COMMUNICATIONS

Mainline rail services to London Waterloo - from Dorchester (12 miles), Crewkerne (16 miles) or Axminster (17 miles). Access is also good out to the A35 leading to the motorway networks. Regional airports can be found at Exeter, Bournemouth, Plymouth and Bristol. Cross channel ferry services operate from Plymouth, Poole and Portsmouth.

ACCOMMODATION (All measurements are approximate)

uPVC double glazed door to:

ENTRANCE LOBBY - Part glazed door to:

RECEPTION HALL - 17'8" x 7'2" (5.38m x 2.18m) (including staircase). Staircase leads off. Radiator. Doors lead off.

SITTING ROOM - 24'5" x 13'3" (7.46m x 4.04m) narrowing to 11'6" (3.51m). Triple aspect. Enjoys view over grounds and pond. Open fireplace with natural stone surround. Two radiators. Telephone point. Four wall light points. Inset ceiling lights. uPVC French patio door to garden.

KITCHEN - 23'0" x 11'0" (7.01m x 3.35m). Enjoys outlook over grounds and pond. Stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Fitted worksurface with comprehensive range of pine units under. Range of wall units including glass fronted and decorative display ends. Plumbing for dishwasher. Electric cooker point. Ceramic tiled floor. uPVC double glazed patio door to garden. Radiator.

UTILITY - 8'4" x 7'1" (2.54m x 2.16m). Worksurface. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Radiator. Door to garage. Door to:

CLOAKROOM - White suite comprising WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING - Airing cupboard housing factory insulated hot water cylinder. Access to roof space. Radiator. Doors lead off.

BEDROOM 1 - 17'4" x 13'4" (5.28m x 4.06m). Double aspect. Enjoys outlook over front. Radiator.TV point. Telephone point.

BEDROOM 2 - 16'7" x 11'0" (5.05m x 3.35m). Enjoys outlook over front. Radiator. TV point. Telephone point.

BEDROOM 3 - 14'9" x 9'5" (4.50m x 2.87m) plus additional recess area. Enjoys outlook over front. Radiator. TV point. Telephone point.

BATHROOM - 13'3" x 6'8" (4.04m x 2.03m). White suite comprising bath. WC. Wash hand basin. Plumbing for shower unit. Radiator. Shaver point.

OUTSIDE

ATTACHED GARAGE - 18'3" x 9'8" (5.56m x 2.95m). Up and over door. Rear window. Personal door. Recess area housing oil central heating boiler.

The house is set well back and approached over a long gravelled driveway leading to a turning and parking area. There are adjoining gardens featuring a spring fed pond. The majority of the land comprises of grazing land together with newly planted wooded areas.

OUTBUILDINGS

Grouped around a courtyard, there is a range of outbuildings comprising two polytunnels. Two open ended barns/carports of block and stone construction. Detached stone barn - extenal measurement 22'6" x 17'0 (8.68m x 5.18m).

SERVICES - Main water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil heating.

COUNCIL TAX - West Dorset District Council. 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset.
DT1 1UZ. Tel : 01305 251010.



VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Symonds & Sampson. Prior to making an appointment to view, the Agents strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.







IMPORTANT NOTICE

Symonds and Sampson and their Clients give notice that:

1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Symonds & Sampson have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.


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