Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset

An attractive detached period cottage with origins dating back to 1795 and extended in recent years, situated in a delightful rural location on the outskirts of the village with far reaching views to the sea. The property sits in a generous plot of close to half an acre with plenty of space for entertaining and play as well as offering interest to the keen gardener. A garden studio offers the perfect space to work from home, use as a hobby room or for over flow visitors. Internally, the property (formerly 2 workers cottages) offers two reception rooms, both with Inglenook fireplaces, a garden room, ground floor w.c., country kitchen and a lovely dining room with vaulted ceiling and spectacular gable end triangular window overlooking the garden and the views down the valley to the sea. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, one with en-suite and a family bathroom. All the bedrooms enjoy beautiful views down to the sea. The house sits centrally in the plot with gardens in the front and back. At the back of the house is gated parking for 2-3 vehicles and a garage.

Wootton Fitzpaine is just a mile from the coastal town of Charmouth and 3 miles from Lyme Regis. The village has numerous footpaths, so will appeal to walkers and a good local community centred around the village hall. Please see the village website for more information: https://www.wootton-fitzpaine.co.uk.

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
Wooden front door into enclosed entrance porch with window to front and space for coat hanging. Open to...

HALL
Stairs rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Smoke detector. Radiator.

WC
Window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. and wash hand basin. Radiator. Laminate flooring.

LIVING ROOM - 5.33m (17'6") x 4.94m (16'2")
Two windows to front and window to rear. Inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Two radiators. Laminate flooring. Door through to


Short passage between living room and kitchen where there is a walk-in larder cupboard.

KITCHEN - 4.98m (16'4") x 2.45m (8'0")
Windows to rear and side and stable door to rear. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with wood block work surfaces and inset composite one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer. Rangemaster electric range cooker included in the sale. Cooker hood above (not connected). Integrated under counter fridge and freezer. Electricity fuse box set high on the wall along with Garo connector for electric car charger point in driveway. Laminate flooring. Open to

DINING ROOM - 3.94m (12'11") x 3.62m (11'11")
A recent extension, this lovely dining room has a fabulous triangular window to the front to make the most of the views. Two further small windows to side. Bi-fold doors to garden. Corner sited wood burning stove. Electric wall mounted heater. Laminate flooring.


From hall

FAMILY ROOM - 4.9m (16'1") x 3.5m (11'6")
Two windows to front. Inglenook fireplace (not in use). Radiator. Tiled floor.

GARDEN ROOM - 4.69m (15'5") x 1.99m (6'6")
Glazed roof and windows to front and side. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Quarry tiled floor. Door to garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Window to rear. Airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder with slatted shelving. Hatch to insulated loft. Radiator.

BEDROOM ONE - 5.15m (16'11") Max x 3.36m (11'0") Max
Windows to front and side with lovely views down the valley to the sea. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Door to

EN SUITE
Window to side. Fitted with a white suite comprising slipper bath (with mixer tap and shower attachment), w.c. and wash hand basin set into base unit with cupboards below. Ladder style chrome radiator. Vinyl flooring. Extractor.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.49m (11'5") x 3.19m (10'6")
Window to front with lovely views down the valley to the sea. Radiator. Hatch to insulated part boarded loft with light and pull down ladder. (Cold water tank in loft).

BEDROOM THREE - 3.7m (12'2") x 2.83m (9'3")
Window to front with lovely views down the valley to the sea. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Obscure glazed window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising large shower, w.c. with recessed cistern and wash hand basin set into base unit with cupboards below. Ladder style chrome radiator. Vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE
The property is set in a good sized garden with gated vehicular and pedestrian entrance at the back of the house to a gravelled driveway. Electric vehicle charging point.

GARAGE/WORKSHOP - 5.49m (18'0") x 3.76m (12'4")
Up and over door to front. Power and light. Eaves storage. Encompassing boiler room, housing Firebird oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water.

GARDEN STUDIO - 4.55m (14'11") x 2.77m (9'1")
Insulated with double glazed windows to front and French doors. Fitted with light and wifi.

GARDEN
At the front of the house is a large patio seating area proving a great space for entertaining whilst enjoying far reaching views. The garden slopes gently down the hill with mature hedge boundaries providing good privacy. The garden wraps around the side of the house where there is a water tap and useful outhouse

OUTHOUSE/STORE - 2.27m (7'5") x 2.12m (6'11")
Small window to side.

GARDEN (cont.)
At the back, the garden slopes gently uphill. This is currently set out mainly for produce and play with a large number of vegetable beds and a good number of fruit trees including: apples (eater and cookers), cherry, plum, pear and damson. There are also 2 magnolia trees and an oak. The rear boundaries are also hedging. Views from various parts of the garden across the nearby countryside and all the way to the sea.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Water is metered. Oil fired central heating. Septic tank drainage.

COUNCIL TAX
Band F. Dorset Council. £3,799 (2025/26).

BROADBAND
Fibre is connected to the property with current speeds around 483 Mbps. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following: https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

Council Tax
Dorset Council, Band F

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.