* Freehold
* Convenient position on the edge of town
* Spacious, flexible accommodation
* Good walking close at hand
* Mature, level gardens
* Downstairs bedroom en - suite
* Outbuildings, garage and parking
Guide Range £800, 000 - £850, 000
Handsome detached 4/5 bedroom period property to the centre of its gardens, in
an edge of town location adjoining open countryside.
**The Property**
Gore Cross House is all about location, character and practicality. The
property enjoys the convenience of its location on the North side of Bridport
within walking distance of several public houses, a number of shops and the
local secondary school, yet adjoining open countryside with some good walking
to be had from the house itself. In terms of character the property was built
circa 1840 and has features that include plank and flagstone floors, open
fireplaces, generous ceiling heights, mullion windows, ledge and brace and
panelled doors and picture rails to name but a few. In practical terms,
although Gore House is a period property much of the fabric of the house has
been replaced or refurbished to include the roofs, the electrics, the
plumbing, the central heating and much of the windows that have made the
property fit for purpose well into the 21st Century.
On the ground floor there are two principal living spaces in the form of a
sitting room and a drawing room/formal dining room, both of which have stylish
art - deco style fireplaces as their focal points. Behind the drawing
room/dining room there is a well - organised kitchen fitted with a comprehensive
range of floor and wall mounted units and cupboards with hardwood worksurfaces
over, beyond which there is an original pantry complete with original slate
shelves. To one corner of the kitchen there is a useful hall/dog and boot
room, with to the end a contemporary shower/cloakroom. In addition on the
ground floor there is a guest bedroom suite which comprises a double bedroom
and an ensuite shower room. Upstairs there are four further good bedrooms
served by a family bathroom, with views to be had from many of the bedroom
windows over surrounding countryside. The property is beautifully decorated
throughout, has gas fired central heating with many of the windows being
contemporary practical UPVC.
**Outside**
The house sits to the centre of its gardens, which are a particular feature of
the property, with on the South side a gated driveway leading through into a
large courtyard area, framed by a workshop, a garage and a store that provides
parking and turning for a number of cars. The workshop building has also been
re - roofed and has useful storage in the roof and has, subject to obtaining the
necessary planning consents, potential for conversion into additional
accommodation if so required. The gardens can be divided into three areas
with, on the South side, a formal garden that is beautifully planted with
well - stocked herbaceous borders edging a formal area of lawn, with a vegetable
garden beyond. There is an area with a number of mature fruit trees, planted
with an orangery - style greenhouse to one side and a shed to the other. There
is a second greenhouse that houses a high yielding grapevine. Immediately
beside the driveway there is a second enclosed paved courtyard that makes an
ideal entertaining area during the summer months, while on the Southeast side
of the house there is a second area of terrace, with further areas of a
herbaceous shrub and tree planting surrounding a second lawn. There is a
gravelled area in front of the formal front door with to one side a timber
summer house. A third area of more wild garden is screened from the rest of
the property with a chicken/utilities area.
**Situation**
The property is situated on the edge of the bustling and vibrant market town
of Bridport. Bridport has a history of rope - making and is now a gateway to the
World Heritage Jurassic coastline at nearby West Bay. It has a variety of
independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants catering for a
range of tastes and excellent arts and music events. Bridport is conveniently
placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west.
Walking, water sports and horse - riding opportunities are plentiful in the
area. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline
stations at Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.
**Services &**
Mains gas, electricity and water are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Private drainage, soon to be mains drainage.
**Local Authority**
Dorset Council .
Council Tax band F

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