Bridport, Dorset, A highly attractive holiday letting

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Location:

Bridport, Dorset

Description:

A highly attractive holiday letting business in a village setting close to the stunning Jurassic Coast. Charming 16th Century 4 bedroom farmhouse. Courtyard of 8 holiday cottages with VisitBritain 4* rating (one with residential PP). Indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and games room. Car park. South-facing garden and paddock.

SITUATION & AMENITIES:
Berehayes Farm Cottages stands in an extremely accessible location about 2.5 miles inland from Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast and part of the renowned Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The property is situated on the southern edge of the Marshwood Vale in the pretty village of Whitchurch Canonicorum with its famous church, pub and village hall all within walking distance. It lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the popular seaside town of Charmouth (3 miles) and thriving market town of Bridport (5.5 miles). Further afield are Lyme Regis with its famous harbour and cobb (6.5 miles) and Axminster (8 miles) which has a mainline railway station on the London to Waterloo line. There are primary schools at Charmouth and Bridport and a choice of secondary schools with an excellent reputation including Colfox School at Bridport, Woodroffe at Lyme Regis and Colyton Grammar School. There are also a number of excellent independent schools within easy travelling distance. The property is ideally placed to explore this stunning stretch of coastline via the South West Coast Path and is within easy reach of many tourist attractions including Forde Abbey and Mapperton House, National Trust properties including Hardys Cottage and the Golden Cap Estate and the archaeologically important sites of Lamberts Castle and Pilsden Pen.
DESCRIPTION:
Berehayes Farm Cottages comprises a well-established and profitable holiday letting business unusually situated within a village location. It is accompanied by a most charming Grade II Listed farmhouse dating from the 16th Century of traditional stone construction with brick quoins and thatched roof. It provides very comfortable accommodation having been refurbished in recent years to provide modern kitchen and bathroom facilities whilst retaining many original features including a fine open fireplace with bread oven, exposed beams and ancient doorways. The eight holiday cottages have been converted from a fine thatched barn and former farm buildings and surround an enclosed courtyard. They offer a high standard of comfort and are rated 4* by VisitBritain. One has residential planning permission and would therefore be suitable as an annexe for a dependent relative. There is a purpose-built indoor pool complex which is a major letting feature. Owners have the benefit of a private south-facing garden, together with a paddock for keeping a pony or livestock. The property thus provides an ideal lifestyle business for a purchaser looking to escape the rat race.
THE FARMHOUSE:

HALL:
With rounded oak planked front door, exposed studwork, ceramic tiled floor and staircase leading off.
CLOAKROOM:
With WC and washbasin.
FAMILY ROOM:
The old cheese room with unusual external cast iron trelliswork to the window, exposed beam and lintels, built-in bookshelves, ceramic tiled floor and stable door to the garden.
STUDY:
With window seat and ceramic tiled floor.
SITTING ROOM:
With magnificent open fireplace with moulded bressumer beam with stone supports, canopy and bread oven, window seats and shutters, ceramic tiled floor and ancient doorway to:
DINING ROOM:
With superb flagstone floor, exposed beam, window seat, recessed bookshelves and ancient doorway with stable door to the garden.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN:
A delightful living space with vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses, custom-built cupboards and doors with granite and wooden work surfaces, stainless steel sink, Britannia gas and electric range with cooker hood over, plumbing for dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor and door to the courtyard.
UTILITY ROOM:
With range of pine linen storage cupboards, stainless steel sink unit, ceramic tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine and Grant oil-fired boiler.
FIRST FLOOR:
Long south - facing landing with windows overlooking the garden, exposed beams and airing cupboard.
MASTER BEDROOM:
With exposed floorboards and walk-in wardrobe.
SHOWER (EN SUITE):
Well appointed with good quality fittings.
BEDROOM 2:
With a range of built-in wardrobes.
BEDROOM 3

BEDROOM 4

FAMILY BATHROOM:
With washbasin, WC, bath with shower attachment and shower cubicle with power shower.
THE HOLIDAY COTTAGES:
The holiday cottages are situated around a sheltered, sunny courtyard and have been converted from a fine two-storey brick and flint thatched barn and former farm buildings. The eight cottages, one of which has residential planning permission for use as an annexe, incorporate original features including exposed beams and arrow slit windows lending considerable character to the accommodation. All are well equipped and five of the cottages have a wood - burning stove. The cottages have electric heating and are connected to a sophisticated fire alarm system. Briefly they comprise:
TRICIAS COTTAGE (sleeps 4):
Open -plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with wood burning stove, double bedroom, twin bedroom and shower room. This cottage has residential planning permission and would be suitable as a granny annexe.
BROOK COTTAGE (sleeps 2):
Open - plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with wood burning stove and bedroom with en suite bathroom.
RATTYS RETREAT (sleeps 2):
Open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with wood - burning stove and bedroom with en suite toilet with washbasin.
OTTERS ABODE (sleeps 5):
Open-plan sitting room/dining room, double bedroom with en suite toilet with washbasin and kitchen. On the first floor there is a bunk bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom.
OWLS HOOT (sleeps 5):
Open-plan sitting room/dining room, kitchen, bedroom 1 and en suite toilet with washbasin. On the first floor there is a bunk bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom.
TOADS HALL (sleeps 7):
Open - plan sitting room/dining room /kitchen, double bedroom and single bedroom. On the first floor there is a bunk bedroom, twin bedroom and two bathrooms (one en suite).
MOLES COTTAGE (sleeps 3):
Open - plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with wood burning stove, double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom.
BADGERS DEN (sleeps 4):
Open - plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with wood burning stove, double bedroom, bunk bedroom and bathroom.
INDOOR POOL COMPLEX:
This excellent purpose-built facility incorporates a passage connecting the car park area to the central courtyard. On one side is a laundry and games room with pool table and table football. On the other is the 32 ft. Oval indoor swimming pool with mosaic tiling and tiled surround with adjacent spa bath, sauna and changing room with shower and W.C. Adjoining is a plant room housing the heating and filtration equipment.
THE GROUNDS:
A delightful private garden, mainly laid to lawn with a sitting area beside the farmhouse, lies to the rear and is south-facing. It is bordered in part by a stream and has a summerhouse and garden shed. On the east side of the farmhouse there are attractive views to the church. Beyond an old boundary wall which forms part of the listing, is a kitchen garden with raised beds, shed and greenhouse. Further lawns run alongside the village road with a pathway to the front door and flowerbeds.

The car park for guests is located on the west side of the property with a separate access off the road, shared with an adjoining property. The drive is flanked by lawns with sitting area and barbecue on one side, together with a poultry run and timber store. It continues through the car park to a paddock with soft fruit cage, pig run and pond stocked with carp. Water is connected and there is a timber shed. Situated on higher ground, the paddock affords superb views over countryside to the north. The total area extends to about 2.41 acres (0.97 hectares).
THE BUSINESS:
Berehayes Farm Cottages, with its excellent location within West Dorset, provides a profitable lifestyle business with an extended holiday letting season. Established for over 25 years, strong repeat bookings have been built up attracted by the proximity to the coast and excellent leisure facilities. The owners generate business through their website www.berehayesfarmcottages.com. The cottages are rated 4* by VisitBritain. Trading figures can be made available to bona fide purchasers.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Dorset District Council, Stratton House, 58-60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ. General enquiries 01305 251010. www.dorsetforyou.com/west.
OUTGOINGS:
Council Tax: Band G - 2,603.63 payable 2011/12. Business Rates: R.V. 19,000 - 8,227.00 payable 2011/12.
SERVICES:
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system with Consent to Discharge. Oil central heating in the farmhouse. Electric heating in the cottages.
REFERENCE:
JTJ/044583
DISCLAIMER:
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

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Property Type:

Vacation Property for Sale

Amenities:

Pool

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Posted:

April 4 2011 on Facebook

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