Summary - 4 THE MANOR, CATHERSTON LEWESTON, BRIDPORT, CHARMOUTH DT6 6LZ
4 bed 2 bath Country House
Grade II-listed 14th-century manor with sea views, private woodland and enormous character..
- Grade II-listed 14th-century manor with extensive period features
- Elevated south-facing position with coastal views to Charmouth
- 4 bedrooms, principal suite with newly fitted ensuite
- Adjoins private 2.5-acre woodland with mature trees and bluebells
- Single garage plus parking for 1–2 cars; communal lawns and borders
- Stone walls likely uninsulated; older fabric needs ongoing maintenance
- Service charge approx. £1,300 pa; council tax above average
- Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate repairs
Set within the historic Catherston Leweston Manor, this Grade II-listed 14th-century country house occupies an elevated south-facing position with far-reaching coastal views towards Charmouth. The principal rooms benefit from very high ceilings, large stone mullion windows, decorative wood panelling and a grand double-height reception hall — genuine period character throughout. The house has four bedrooms (principal suite with new ensuite), two bathrooms, a cellar, and direct access to an adjoining private 2.5-acre woodland rich with bluebells and mature specimen trees.
Practical advantages include a single garage with parking for 1–2 cars, mains gas central heating to radiators, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The house is freehold and lies in an affluent, low-crime area within walking distance of Charmouth beach and the Jurassic Coast. Communal grounds and lawns are well stocked; the property offers strong appeal as a primary or secondary residence for those who value historic character and coastal proximity.
Buyers should be aware of material considerations: Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate repairs, and the stone walls are assumed to be uninsulated. Double glazing is present but install date is unknown. Annual service charge averages £1,300 and council tax is above average. The property’s age and fabric mean renovation and ongoing maintenance costs are likely higher than modern homes.
Ideal for someone seeking a character-rich, retirement or downsizing home with woodland and sea views, this house rewards sensitive investment: its size, setting and historic features give scope for sympathetic refurbishment while preserving important heritage elements.
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