Church Street, Weymouth, DT3 5

Friars Cottage presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire that quintessential character village home that is ideal as a permanent residence with the potential income from the Garden Cottage or as a holiday retreat/investment.
Nestled in the heart of the highly sought after Upwey village, this Grade II listed cottage that is understood to date back to the late 17th century makes a charming and characterful home that blends period appeal with everyday comfort.
The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged with sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and the versatility of a study or downstairs bedroom. On the first floor there are three further bedrooms and two bathrooms
The property is set within an ample plot of just under half an acre of well maintained tiered gardens with mature trees and shrubs along with the most wonderful views across open countryside and St Laurence's Church.
At the very top of the garden is an attractive detached one bedroom cottage that has been successfully holiday let. Parking for two/three vehicles are accessed from Gould's Hill

Dining Room
Solid wooden front door into Dining Room with parquet flooring, exposed ceiling beams, large feature Inglenook fireplace, front aspect window

Rear Lobby
Tiled floor, door to rear garden

Cloakroom
Wash hand basin, wc

Sitting Room
Another large Inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, parquet flooring, front and rear aspect window and so much character

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A most attractive extension to the original house with a vaulted ceiling giving lots of light with feature beams, a range of wall and base cupboards with solid work surfaces and one and a half bowl sink unit, "Rangemaster" stove with extractor over, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, ample space for table and chairs, tiled floor, French doors to the garden

Study/Bedroom 4
Currently set up as a study but ideal as a fourth double bedroom. Understairs storage cupboard with plumbing for washing machine, further boiler cupboard, front and rear aspect windows

Landing
More exposed beams and rear aspect windows

Bedroom 3
Exposed beams, brick fire surround, built in wardrobe, sink unit, front aspect window

Bathroom
Fitted bath with shower over and screen, vanity wash hand basin, wc, tiled floor, heated towel rail

Bedroom 2
Two built in wardrobes, vanity wash hand basin, exposed beams, front aspect window

Bedroom 1
Can be used as its own suite with en-suite or separately to give a second bathroom. Exposed beams, wall length built in wardrobes, front aspect window, side aspect window at the apex of the kitchen extension and benefitting from the light given

Bathroom/En-Suite
Modern suite with fitted bath and shower attachment, separate double shower cubicle, wash hand basin, wc, heated towel rail, front aspect window

Outside
Extensive tiered gardens of just under half an acre (0.44) with various patios, well kept lawns, a variety of mature trees and shrubs throughout and the elevation giving wonderful views across the surrounding open countryside and St Laurence's Church. At the top of the garden there are two sheds and a greenhouse, gated off road parking for two/three vehicles accessed via Gould's Hill and the separate dwelling THE GARDEN COTTAGE

THE GARDEN COTTAGE
A detached one bedroom cottage that has successfully been used as a Holiday Rental giving great opportunity for additional income. Also a teenagers dream to hide away from the parents for a while with drums and guitar while disturbing nobody

Sitting Room
Electric radiator, rear aspect windows with views across to the surrounding countryside

Conservatory/Dining Room
Again, those wonderful views, tiled floor, separate door to the garden, space for dining table and chairs

Kitchen
Built in electric oven, sink with drainer, work surface, electric heater, door to garden

Shower Room
Walk in shower, wc, wash hand basin

Bedroom
Accessed by fixed wooden stairs, vaulted ceiling giving some restricted head height, rear aspect window with stunning countryside views

WC
wash hand basin and wc