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" A detached, character home, set close to the centre of this picturesque village. Triple aspect kitchen breakfast room. Sitting room with open fire. Dining room. 4 Bedrooms. Family bathroom. Downstairs shower room/utility. Mature gardens.

SITUATION AND AMENITIES Hemplands is set at the heart of the popular and picturesque village of Netherbury. The village has a thriving community benefitting from a newly renovated village hall and the beautifully positioned St Mary's Church. The hall holds many activities to cater to all ages of the community and the historic Church has a font that dates back to the late 12th Century, the current building thought to have been predated by a much earlier structure. Netherbury nestles along the Brit Valley, offering many beautiful walks and bridleways, perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. The village hosts the renowned NGS Netherbury Open Gardens when many of the local horticulturists open their gardens to the public. Historic Beaminster, Hardy's 'Emminster', is a short distance away offering convenience and bespoke shopping, as well as a number of renowned popular restaurants and brasseries, a leisure centre, a lovely local museum and primary and secondary schooling. Approximately 3 miles to the south is the vibrant market town of Bridport which has been described by many as 'Notting Hill on Sea'. Bridport has a twice weekly market as well as regular farmers' and vintage markets. The town offers a range of shops and services such as restaurants and hotels, a renowned art centre, a cinema, leisure centre, supermarkets, a museum and a number of sought after primary schools and secondary schooling. The quaint fishing village of West Bay with its pretty harbour, shops, caf?s, pubs and art galleries can be found further to the south with easy access to the beaches and many beautiful coastal walks. The area forms a part of the Jurassic Coast, World Heritage Site and benefits from the impressive backdrop of the dramatic West Cliff with lovely bathing and fishing beaches. West Dorset Golf Club is only a short drive away and the harbours at West Bay and Lyme Regis can provide moorings for sailing enthusiasts who will also be interested in the forthcoming Olympic sailing events being hosted at the nearby Weymouth. DESCRIPTION Hemplands is a detached, character home, set close to the centre of this picturesque village. The house has been subjected to a degree of renovations by the current owners in recent years. Improvements include a new kitchen, new bathroom, redecoration and re-carpeting. Hemplands is of stone rendered elevations beneath a slate roof and has a contemporary feel combined with a wealth of character features including exposed beams, a bow window to the sitting room, and a window seat in the dining room. There is a delightful south facing garden to the rear which backs on to an orchard. Accommodation includes sitting room, dining room, a kitchen breakfast room with doors to the garden, a utility and shower room on the ground floor. The first floor has four bedrooms and family bathroom. OUTSIDE Hemplands sits in a position which is slightly elevated from the village lane and is accessed via a pedestrian gate This leads to a path to the front door which is flanked by a small area of garden behind well established hedging. To the side of the property is a pedestrian gate which gives access to the rear garden which is south facing with views over the adjoining orchard. Immediately adjacent to the house is a paved sun terrace ideal for eating and entertaining outdoors and is enclosed by stone retaining walls. This has steps leading to the main garden which is laid to level lawn with a wide variety of shrub beds, pond and arbour. There is an outside water tap, lighting and power point. VIEWING Strictly by appointment only through Bridport Stags, call 01308 428000. SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil Fired Central Heating. Web Find 52578 DIRECTIONAL NOTE From our Bridport office on South Street, proceed to the traffic lights by the town hall turning right on to East Street. Follow along this road to the roundabout taking the first exit onto Sea Road South heading towards Beaminster. Pass out of town and onto the A3066 passing through the village of Melplash. On leaving Melplash take the next available turning on the left signposted Netherbury and drive down into the village. Cross over the river and Hemplands can be found soon after on the left hand side.

Postcode: DT6 5LS LOCAL AUTHORITY West Dorset District Council
Stratton House
58-60 High West Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1UZ
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