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The Gatehouse Cottage provides a rare opportunity to acquire a unique Portland stone residence nestled in woodland above idyllic Church Ope Cove.
SUMMARY
Built in 1985, this detached property includes the 18th century Grade II listed Lodges forming part of the original Gateway to Pennsylvania Castle. The Gatehouse Cottage offers spacious, flexible family living. The ground floor comprises: spacious reception hall, two bedrooms and a second reception room/fourth bedroom, utility room, family bathroom and an imposing double glazed conservatory overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens.The first floor provides the main living space with a large L shaped lounge and dining area. The lounge features a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove and enjoys front aspect views to woodland. Doors lead to a double glazed sun room which also enjoys the woodland views and occasional sea glimpses from the Juliet balcony. Off the lounge is a modern, quality fitted kitchen with balcony and steps from the rear leading to the gardens. The first floor master bedroom enjoys a woodland view and benefits from an en-suite shower room.Externally, the property is approached via a shared private road to a drive providing parking for several vehicles and a detached double garage.The beautifully landscaped gardens are simply stunning. Portland stone raised beds and graveled areas boast an array of mature and exotic flowers and shrubs mixed with an element of formality from neatly sculptured specimen plants. The lodges with crenellated walling and parapet not only offer two further useful garden rooms but also provide a real sense of the island's heritage.
LOCATION
Enviably situated in the secluded location of the former grounds of Pennsylvania Castle. A scenic foot path leads to the beauty spots of St Andrews Church ruins and idyllic Church Ope Cove.Portland provides a variety of shopping and business outlets as well as many leisure activities, in particular, the excellent fishing, sailing and water sports facilities. Portland and Weymouth hosted the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic Games from the Portland based National Sailing Academy and Osprey Quay Marina.Weymouth Town Centre is approximately 7 miles with a main line station to London Waterloo.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council - Band F
SUMMARY
Built in 1985, this detached property includes the 18th century Grade II listed Lodges forming part of the original Gateway to Pennsylvania Castle. The Gatehouse Cottage offers spacious, flexible family living. The ground floor comprises: spacious reception hall, two bedrooms and a second reception room/fourth bedroom, utility room, family bathroom and an imposing double glazed conservatory overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens.The first floor provides the main living space with a large L shaped lounge and dining area. The lounge features a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove and enjoys front aspect views to woodland. Doors lead to a double glazed sun room which also enjoys the woodland views and occasional sea glimpses from the Juliet balcony. Off the lounge is a modern, quality fitted kitchen with balcony and steps from the rear leading to the gardens. The first floor master bedroom enjoys a woodland view and benefits from an en-suite shower room.Externally, the property is approached via a shared private road to a drive providing parking for several vehicles and a detached double garage.The beautifully landscaped gardens are simply stunning. Portland stone raised beds and graveled areas boast an array of mature and exotic flowers and shrubs mixed with an element of formality from neatly sculptured specimen plants. The lodges with crenellated walling and parapet not only offer two further useful garden rooms but also provide a real sense of the island's heritage.
LOCATION
Enviably situated in the secluded location of the former grounds of Pennsylvania Castle. A scenic foot path leads to the beauty spots of St Andrews Church ruins and idyllic Church Ope Cove.Portland provides a variety of shopping and business outlets as well as many leisure activities, in particular, the excellent fishing, sailing and water sports facilities. Portland and Weymouth hosted the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic Games from the Portland based National Sailing Academy and Osprey Quay Marina.Weymouth Town Centre is approximately 7 miles with a main line station to London Waterloo.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council - Band F