5 bedroom house for sale

A SUBSTANTIAL AND VERSATILE FAMILY HOME INCORPORATING SUPERB RETAIL PREMISES, DELIGHTFUL GARDENS AND A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS ALL IDEALLY POSITIONED IN THE VERY HEART OF THIS THRIVING MARKET TOWN.

THE PROPERTY
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the vibrant seaside town of Bridport, 37 South Street is a truly exceptional Listed Grade II mid-terraced home that combines period charm with contemporary living. The property also includes a compact retail space, currently offering a rare opportunity for flexible mixed-use living or investment.
From the moment you step inside, the sense of warmth, character, and space is immediately apparent. In recent years the property has been subject to a meticulous programme of renovation, creating a home that feels both stylish and welcoming, with outstanding versatility for modern family life.
The ground floor features a spacious reception room with beautiful flagstone flooring and a wood-burning stove. Currently used as a games room, it could equally serve as a cosy snug, TV room, or home office.
The real highlight, however, is the stunning open-plan kitchen and living area, a space that truly has the “wow” factor. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, it includes room for a large dining table and sofa, a Rayburn-style cooker, a professional five-ring range, and a range of attractive wooden units. Large doors open onto a charming courtyard terrace, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee. The kitchen leads up to a spectacular sitting room with a large skylight flooding the space with natural light. Perfect for entertaining on a grand scale, this room epitomises the best of modern open-plan living. At the far end, wide wooden doors open to reveal the delightful rear garden and outbuildings providing excellent space away from the home for working/hobbies etc
The bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors, each brimming with character and flexibility. The first floor offers three beautiful bedrooms, including a superb principal en suite bedroom, a family bathroom, and a practical laundry room. The second floor provides even more space, with a generous landing/sitting area, two further bedrooms, and an attic/storage room — ideal for teenagers, guests, or home working.
To the rear lies a charming and private garden, complete with a series of versatile outbuildings. These include a large studio/office adjoining the main reception room, a separate artist’s studio with cloakroom/WC, and a stable/store. The garden itself is a true oasis, with a decked terrace perfect for al fresco dining, a landscaped lawn, and two summer houses — an idyllic retreat for both children and adults. With the sound of seagulls in the air, it’s easy to forget you’re in the centre of town.
Altogether, 37 South Street represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of exceptional quality, charm, and versatility in one of Dorset’s most desirable coastal towns.

LOCATION
37 South Street is situated in the heart of the bustling market town of Bridport, within walking distance to local primary and secondary schools, West Bay and the famous Jurassic Coastline, a World Heritage site. Bridport is a most attractive Georgian town that retains an excellent number of independent shops and restaurants and a thriving street market on Saturdays and Wednesdays. A choice of supermarkets is available in or around the town including a Waitrose within close walking distance, and Morrisons. There is a cottage hospital, a large medical centre, a popular leisure centre, a successful Arts Centre, two theatres, and a number of independent festivals involving the arts are held throughout the year.

Much of the countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where strict planning controls apply to preserve its special character. West Bay is a popular small seaside resort with harbour, shops, restaurants and attractive beach. The Dorset coast is now recognised as a World Heritage Site.

A further wider range of amenities, including a mainline railway station to London Waterloo can be found at the County Town of Dorchester, or Crewkerne.