Summary - The Old Post Office, Duck Street DT6 6EZ
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Charming historic home with large garden and countryside walks nearby.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with strong period character
Requires full modernisation and refurbishment throughout
Large terraced rear garden adjoining an orchard, good potential
Thatched roof — ongoing specialist maintenance and costs expected
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; no community gas connection
Single bathroom; modest room sizes typical of cottages
Stone walls likely uninsulated — energy improvements needed
Flying freehold with neighbouring properties; consent complexities
This Grade II listed three-bedroom thatched cottage offers genuine character in a peaceful Symondsbury village setting, ideal for someone seeking period charm and countryside living. The property needs full modernisation, so it will suit buyers prepared to invest time and money to restore and upgrade rather than move straight in.
The house retains original stone walls, a thatched roof and exposed fireplaces, with a sitting room, kitchen/diner and three bedrooms over two floors. The rear garden is substantial, terraced and adjoins an orchard, offering scope for landscaping or extension (subject to listed-building consent).
Practical considerations include oil-fired heating (boiler and radiators), a single bathroom with electric shower, and evidential lack of wall insulation. The listed status and a flying freehold under neighbouring numbers mean refurbishment will require specialist advice and listed-building approvals.
Location is a standout: quiet village roads, countryside walks including Colmers Hill, and an easy walk into Bridport for shops and services. Broadband is fast and local schools are rated Good, making the cottage attractive to downsizers or buyers seeking a rural base with town access.
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