St Gabriels

Shedbush Lane, Morcombelake

St Gabriels

Very attractive detached character house with approx 4.5 acres(incl paddock) and views over Golden Cap estate and the sea.

Guide price £875,000

Bridport & Lyme Regis 5 miles. Charmouth 3 miles. Axminster 8 miles.

• Overlooking National Trust Golden Cap Estate + sea

views, south facing gardens & paddock

• 4 Bedrooms + Study/Dressing room

• 3 Bathrooms (2 en suite)

• 2 Receptions + Conservatory

• Kitchen/Breakfast room with utility

• Double Garage plus workshop

• In all about 4.5 acres (incl 2.8 acre paddock)

SITUATION AND AMENITIESSt Gabriels is situated with the National Trust Golden Cap Estate tothe South. The Estate embraces most of the coastal land betweenCharmouth and Seatown with access to many magnificent walks,including Langdon Hill and Golden Cap. The immediate area isdesignated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty and WorldHeritage coastline known as the Jurassic Coast. Morcombelake is asmall village and the amenities include a post office/shop, farmshop, church and village hall together with regular bus services. The villages of Chideock and Charmouth are within only a few milesand located on the World Heritage Coast (the latter with a blue Flagworld famous fossil and bathing beach). The thriving market townof Bridport and the historic coastal resort of Lyme Regis are withinabout 5 miles. There is a main line rail service to London and theWest Country from Axminster about 8 miles. Exeter with anInternational Airport and access to the M5 is within about 36 miles.

DESCRIPTIONSt Gabriels is a handsome, individual character house understood tohave been built around the 1920's with a whole number ofcharacter features typical of the period. The house has brick andpebble dashed colour washed elevations under a tiled roof. Wellpresented throughout and all the major rooms face Southoverlooking the delightful gardens and taking advantage of thestunning country and coastal views. Many of the excellent featuresinclude mains gas central heating, replacement UPVC windows /

doors, well fitted kitchen with NEFF appliances and attractivebathroom and shower rooms, security alarm and PV panelsgenerating a useful income. The extensive gardens and grounds provide a wonderful setting forthe property, featuring a stunning ornamental pond with waterfall,well stocked gardens, wooded copse and a large paddock.

OUTSIDESt Gabriels is set well back and screened from Shedbush Lane,being approached through a 5 bar gate and a long tarmacdriveway with plenty of parking and leading to a DETACHEDDOUBLE GARAGE / WORKSHOP with front and rear remote controlroller doors. The drive continues giving access / exit from the east ofthe plot. There is a brick build SHED/STORE plus WORKSHOP and outsideWC. The gardens and grounds lie predominantly to the south of theproperty and are densely populated with numerous trees andshrubs. There is a large raised paved stone terrace with steps downto the main lawn and there is a small ornamental pond on a slightlyhigher level. A particular feature is the stunning large ornamentalpond with waterfall and colonial hut. The balance of the gardensare also planted with many established trees and includes anorchard. To the south lies a large paddock down to grass and a field gatefrom the gardens. To the north east corner is a further field gategiving additional vehicular access to the property and gardens via aright-of-way.

SERVICESMains electricity gas and water. Private drainage, PV panels.

DIRECTIONSFrom Bridport travel west along the A35 to Morcombelake. Onreaching the village continue past the Farm Shop and ShedbushLane will be found after about ¼ of a mile on the left just beforethe post office / shop. Drive down the lane and the entrance to StGabriels is the first on the left.

LOCAL AUTHORITYWest Dorset District Councilwww.dorsetforyou.co.uk

VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment only through Bridport Stags. Call 01308428000

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St Gabriels, Shedbush Lane, Morcombelake

29 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NRTel: 01308 428000

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