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Contact:
01305 340860
BR/BA:
5 BR, 2 BA
Location:
Weymouth, Dorset
Description:
An 18th century detached property enjoying a wealth of character features. Smugglers Haunt is Grade II listed and has is presented well throughout. Extended over time, the accommodation now offered is both generous and flexible; in brief there are several reception rooms, a bespoke kitchen breakfast room, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Viewing is a must.
Smugglers Haunt
The property is located half way down Westhill Road was known as New Close Farmhouse and once stood all on its own. Now it is converted into a cottage with plenty of character called the Smugglers Haunt. The property is Grade II listed enjoying a wealth of quirky features legend has it that the three small windows in the side of Smugglers Haunt have been used for signalling to smugglers who operated in the Fleet and Chesil Beach.
Entrance
Via part glazed wooden door to:
Hallway
Spacious hallway opening into a reception area, with doors to all principal rooms and a staircase leading to the landing. There are two radiators, an under-stair storage area and the room features a dado.
Sitting room 13'11 x 13'10 (4.24m x 4.22m)
A usable shape with a rear aspect single glazed sash window looking on to the garden. There is an ornate open fireplace with decorative surround and tiled hearth. There is a radiator, wall lights and ornate coving.
Dining room 13'11 x 12'2 (4.24m x 3.71m)
Rear aspect single glazed sash window looking on to the garden. There is a fireplace with recessed log burner with panelled hearth. There is a radiator, a storage cupboard and ornate coving.
Kitchen 20'6 x 9'9 (6.25m x 2.97m)
A generous room boasting a range of bespoke handmade wooden base units with solid wood work surface over. The kitchen houses a variety of integral appliances comprising a five ring gas fired hob, two eye level ovens and a dishwasher. The kitchen houses a central island providing further storage, and has part tiled walls. There is a Belfast sink with marble surround and drainer with mixer tap and hot and cold filtered drinking water. The kitchen offers further space for an American style fridge freezer. There is a sash window to the rear looking on to the garden, two feature side aspect windows and a door to outside. Further features include exposed wooden beams and flagstone flooring. Radiator. There is a sizeable adjoined room currently used as a snug.
Snug
A unique room with a curved wall that could be used as a study or plan room. Dual aspect with a side aspect single glazed window and feature circular stain glass window. Character features include an original pillar and a part vaulted ceiling with a shelf.
Reception area 9'2 x 8'2 (2.79m x 2.49m)
An open plan entrance hall with space for a sofa etc. There is a front aspect part glazed door (not currently in use), radiator, a dado rail and exposed beams. The inner hallway leads through to the utility room. Door to:
Bathroom
Front aspect double glazed opaque window. Suite comprising of low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboards under, freestanding bath with mixer tap and shower cradle over. Part tiled walls and radiator.
Utility room
Front aspect single glazed window. Space for a washing machine. Coat hanging space. Tiled floor. Radiator.
First floor landing
Spacious split level landing with a side aspect single glazed window. Loft access. Stripped wooden doors to:
Bedroom one 18'4 x 11'3 (5.59m x 3.43m)
Well appointed, dual aspect room with rear and side aspect sash Arch windows with a further side aspect stainglass window. There is a wall mounted radiator, a recess for a dressing table, a fitted three door wardrobe and a door to the en-suite.
En-suite
A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and double shower cubicle housing hot water shower unit. The walls are fully tiled and there is inset lighting.
Bedroom two 12'6 x 8'11 (3.81m x 2.72m)
Side aspect sash Arch window. There is a radiator and steps lead down to:
Dressing room 12'4 x 5'3 (3.76m x 1.60m)
A quirky room with restricted head height, eaves walls to the side and an original exposed beam. There is a door leading to the storage area, a window to the side and a radiator.
Bedroom three 12'8 x 10'10 (3.86m x 3.30m)
Rear aspect sash Arch window. Radiator.
Bedroom four 14'4 x 8'1 (4.37m x 2.46m)
Rear aspect sash Arch window. Radiator.
Bedroom five 14'10 x 9'4 (4.52m x 2.84m)
An unusual room with steps leading down to a play area with further steps up towards the sleeping area. There is a radiator, a raised single glazed window and the ceiling is slightly Eaved.
Bathroom
A white suite comprising of low level WC, circular wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboards below, double shower cubicle housing ornate shower unit. The walls are part tiled, there is a wall mounted heater and heated towel rail and the flooring is wooden.
Garden
A door from the kitchen leads to the fully enclosed walled garden. There is a patio area nearest the property with steps that lead on to the lawned area. There is gate and wall lights.
Garage
The garage has been used as a storage shed. There are double doors opening out, and the garage houses a water softener, the gas central heating boiler and power and light.
Parking
There is a hard-standing area providing off road parking for three cars.
Important notice. Parkers notify that:
- All sales particulars are prepared to the best knowledge and information supplied/obtained and exist to give a fair representation of the property. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Sales particulars should not be relied upon or used as a statement of fact
- All measurements are approximate. Text, photographs and plans are for guidance purposes only and not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning: building regulation or other consent. Parkers have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Property Type:
Homes
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Playground, Refrigerator, Storage, Washer Dryer
For sale by:
Agent/Broker
Phone:
01305 340860
Posted:
Contact:
01305 340860
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