High Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6

A quintessential English cottage with endless charm, situated in the very heart of this most desirable coastal village and within walking distance to the ever-popular Hive beach & café. THE PROPERTY Old Apple Barn is in every sense of the word a chocolate box cottage; a sanctuary in which to arrive and unwind. It is situated in the very heart of the village, and within walking distance to award winning pubs, Hive beach and cafe, and the beautiful West Dorset countryside. Built of local stone elevations under a newly thatched roof, and justifiably Grade II listed, the cottage has been lovingly restored and much improved by the current owner who really has exposed the true identity of this characterful home whilst also creating the perfect juxtaposition of old and new. The accommodation is cosy yet extremely comfortable, with an entrance lobby providing ample space for coats and wellies, separated by a door arriving at the open plan kitchen/dining room. The Shaker style kitchen is equipped with all you could possibly need, including free standing Smeg appliances, solid oak worktops and a Belfast sink. A step down into the dining area, which is cleverly zoned by use of a low-level wall makes this whole area a very sociable space in which to gather with family and friends alike. The sitting room is a true delight, with exposed beams and plenty of space to relax in front of the inglenook fireplace during the evenings. A winding staircase leads up to the first floor, arriving at a very spacious landing area, with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. There are two fantastic double bedrooms and a shower room at this level. The main bedroom certainly has the wow factor with a most spectacular vaulted ceiling, floor lights, and double aspect windows peeping out across the village. The shower room is a magical space, with a walk-in rain shower, twin circular stone wash basins, and once again bursting with rustic charm. Outside, to the front, there is a very pretty paved terrace with a low-level stone boundary wall, all of which enjoys the beautiful backdrop of the cottage which is adorned with climbing roses. This offers ample space for a small bistro set to enjoy morning coffee, or to simply watch the world go by. All in all, this would make a wonderful primary or secondary residence in this most sought-after coastal village. LOCATION Old Apple Barn, Burton Bradstock, is situated in the stunning Bride Valley, surrounded by some of the finest countryside in Dorset and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a patchwork of pastures, woods and downland, this stunning area is host to the picturesque coastal village of Burton Bradstock with its traditional cottages of stone and thatch and pretty village green. Situated on the Jurassic Coast, a designated Unesco World Heritage Site, this popular village boasts a Primary School, Post Office, the renowned Hive Café, two public houses, the Seaside Boarding House hotel, restaurant and cocktail bar, a petrol station with convenience shop, library, St Mary's church and an active village hall, as well as a bus service. The Bride Valley is within easy reach of the county town of Dorchester with its main line railway station to London Waterloo and an excellent range of shops, schools and restaurants. The nearest town is Bridport, an attractive Georgian town with an excellent number of independent shops and restaurants, a thriving street market on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Bridport also has a number of large supermarkets including a Waitrose and a Morrisons, a community hospital, medical centre, dentists and leisure centre. Bridport is well renowned for its food and arts culture and hosts annual literary, film and food festivals.