Straits, Portland
£1,600

Guide price

Bedrooms: 5
A substantial detached rectory built of Portland stone with fine proportions set in generous grounds in the heart of the village.

The extensive accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes: a large and welcoming entrance hall, off which emanate all the principle rooms: study, sitting room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room, with a utility and cloakroom. On the first floor are 5 bedrooms of which 4 our doubles, a bathroom and a shower room. The accommodation is generally well presented with large windows giving attractive views across the gardens to the church.

The Rectory stands in large grounds, which are mainly laid to lawn, with a large driveway accommodating several vehicles and a single garage.

DESCRIPTION

A substantial detached rectory built of Portland stone with fine proportions set immediately adjacent to All Saints Church in the heart of the village, and surrounded by large private gardens.

LOCATION

Easton is a large and thriving village situated at Tophill at the centre of the Isle of Portland, The village has been designated as a conservation area, as it is a place of special architectural and historic interest. The village has a small square with many shops and shopping arcade, three churches, a small park, and other amenities, including various pubs, as well as the nearby Secondary school Royal Manor Arts College.

ACCOMMODATION

A wooden front door opens into a lobby with tiled floor.

Lobby

A wooden door leads into:

Hall

A large and welcoming reception space with stairs to the first floor and doors to all principal rooms.

Cloakroom

Subdivided into a cubical with a white WC with window and separate cloakroom area with washbasin and hooks and window to side.

Study

With two large windows overlooking the front garden and a window to side> Panelled walls with a range of shelving.

Sitting Room

A large and light room with 3 large windows overlooking the garden and window to side and a back door to the garden. Open stone fireplace with hearth and mantle.

Dining Room

A further large room with windows to front and side. Serving hatch to kitchen.

Rear hallway

with window to rear, understairs cupboard and two doors into:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Well fitted with a range of floor mounted units with wood effect vinyl work-surfaces over with inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Original wooden dresser unit comprising numerous cupboards and shelving. Space for an electric or gas cooker with an extractor hood above. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Windows to side. Door into a larder with extensive shelving and window to rear.

Utility

With back door and window to rear drive. 'Butler's sink', wall-mounted Vaillant boiler for hot water and central heating. Tiled floor. Former 'coal store' cupboard.

Garden Cloakroom

With WC and high level cistern, window to rear.

First Floor Landing

Large galleried landing with access to loft and a large airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water tank with immersion heater. Doors to all rooms.

Bedroom 1

A very large double room with 5 windows overlooking the front garden and church. White washbasin with splashback, mirror and shaver light. Small built in cupboard

Bedroom 2

Another large double bedroom with window to front and side, white washbasin with tiled splashback, mirror and shaver light.

Bedroom 3

A good sized double with three windows to rear and small window to side.

Bedroom 4

A smaller double with windows to front and side offering views of the garden and church. Door into:

En Suite Shower Room

Fitted with a white suite of WC, washbasin and glass shower cubicle. Shaver light, window to side. Door to landing.

Bedroom 5

A small double with windows to side and rear, built in double wardrobe.

Family Bathroom

Basically fitted with a suite of white bath, washbasin with mirror and shaver light. Glass cubicle with shower, towel radiator, window to rear.

Separate WC

With white WC and window

OUTSIDE

Approached via a metal gate to the side of the Church, The Rectory is accessed by a long drive that runs up the side of the garden to a parking area to the side of the house. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by high hedges and numerous mature trees and flower borders. The driveway continues round to the rear of the property where there is a single garage. To the rear of the house is an area containing a mature apple tree and a wild cherry.

Single Garage

With metal up and over door.

SERVICES

Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage and telephone.

COUNCIL TAX

Dorset County Council (Parish - Portland ). Band tbc Amount 2021-22 £tbc

TENANCY

To be let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (minimum term of 6 months, thereafter on a monthly basis if allowed).

RESTRICTIONS

No smokers.

HOLDING DEPOSIT

Equivalent to one week's rent.

DILAPIDATION DEPOSIT

Equivalent to five weeks' rent to be held by The Deposit Protection Service for the duration of the tenancy.

For further details concerning tenant fees, please contact the office or visit our website www.myddeltonmajor.co.uk

DIRECTIONS

From the A354 Easton Road, on entering Straits just past the pelican crossing take the turning left into All Saints Church. Pass the church on the left and the gate into The Rectory can be found straight ahead.

Easton is a large and thriving village situated at Tophill at the centre of the Isle of Portland, The village has been designated as a conservation area, as it is a place of special architectural and historic interest. The village has a small square with many shops and shopping arcade, three churches, a small park, and other amenities, including various pubs, as well as the nearby Secondary school Royal Manor Arts College.

01722 238120

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