An elegant and well appointed detached house/former guest house with lovely country and coastal views close to West Bay. EPC tbc, Freehold.

The Property - Britmead House is an elegant and well appointed Edwardian detached house with brick faced elevations, understood to date back to circa 1910 with later additions. The property was purchased by the present owners in 1998 and over the years a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and upgrading has been carried out, together with ongoing maintenance.

The house has eight well appointed individually decorated bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities together with a spacious southwest facing guest dining room and conservatory which overlooks the attractive gardens with distant country views. There is also spacious optional owner's/self contained accommodation.

The Accommodation - See floorplan (owner's/self contained accommodation shaded)

The Business - Britmead House has been a very successfully run guest house offering bed and breakfast accommodation. Since 2015 the owners chose to reduce trading due to other business interests. The comprehensive fixtures and fittings associated with the guest house are included in the sale. There is excellent opportunity to fully operate the business again. Alternatively, the house would make a fine private residence, subject to any necessary planning consents.

Trading Performance - Historically trading performance has been very impressive over the years with consistent levels of trade and excellent profitability. More information is available to interested buyers.

Outside - To the front of the property there are parking facilities for some 8 cars.

The rear garden is good sized, enjoying a sunny west facing aspect. Immediately adjoining is a raised paved terrace and beyond is a large expanse of lawn together with well stocked flower and shrub beds plus large summerhouse.

Situation - Britmead House is very well located towards the southern end of West Bay Road, a well established and sought after residential road, just to the north of West Bay. It overlooks the Brit Valley with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to West Bay and Bridport. The property is within a very short walking distance of the coastal resort, which lies on the beautiful World Heritage coast and features a picturesque harbour, bathing beaches and a good range of amenities, including an 18-hole golf course. There is also easy access to open countryside and a permit is also available for access over the Melplash Showground.

The thriving historic town of Bridport is only about 1 mile away. It boasts comprehensive shopping, business and leisure facilities together with a twice weekly market. Morrisons superstore and Bridport Leisure Centre are within about ? mile. There are excellent, popular, primary and secondary schools. The larger centres of Dorchester and Weymouth are both within about 20-30 minutes' driving distance, with mainline rail services to London Waterloo.

Services - All mains services. Gas-fired central heating.

Broadband - Standard up to 13Mbps and Superfast up to 55Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside.
(Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport.

Directions - From our Bridport office proceed down South Street and straight through the traffic lights to the roundabout. Take the 3rd exit into West Bay Road and continue for about a mile. Britmead House will be seen on the right.

Floorplans

9 bedroom detached house for sale