Property description
** OPEN DAY 23rd April 11am-1pm **Van Courtlands is a beautifully presented property, full of character and history, which is tucked away in the heart of the village of Wyke Regis. This Regency family home offers a country lifestyle with views of the sea and the Isle of Portland from several rooms. The house is close to all the leisure facilities and amenities of Weymouth, but offers a secluded environment within this popular location of Weymouth. The property itself is arranged over three floors with bedroom four on the top floor (currently being used as a study/hobby room) with views of Portland Harbour over the rooftops of Wyke Regis. At first floor level there are three double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes to all three, a master en suite shower room and a large family bathroom, which benefits from both a shower cubicle and a panelled enclosed bath. There is also a laundry room on the first floor with space and plumbing for white goods. On the ground floor one can enjoy a light and spacious living room with engineered oak wooden flooring, a beautiful bay window overlooking the garden and a cast iron Victorian fireplace with surround. The wooden flooring carries through to a separate dining room or a snug, which is what it is currently being used as. The dining room further benefits from the bay window to the front which provides beams of natural light. A charming kitchen to the side of the property has been updated, but kept in keeping with the character of the house, with a range of wall and base units and laminate oak block work tops, a fitted Rayburn as well as space for a separate cooker along with space and plumbing for a fridge freezer. A door leads through onto a bright conservatory overlooking the beautifully presented garden. The secluded walled garden lies to the front of the property where it enjoys a high degree of privacy. A mixture of shrubs borders the boundaries of the garden, with an established vegetable plot offering a variety of berries, fruit trees, and planted vegetables. A patio area that abuts the property enjoys the views and the sunny aspect garden. A heavy wooden pedestrian door within the wall of the front boundary leads from Chamberlaine Road via the garden to the main entrance. To the side of the property a garage and off road parking can be accessed via Bryants Lane. It is understood that, although the present deeds only go back to 1810, the origins of the house may date back as far as the 18th Century; interestingly it would also appear that the Van Courtlands, who were of Dutch American descent, acquired the property in the 1800's, and the Van Courtland family tree had associated links with the US Presidency of the time (some documentation is available for viewing at the house). Although shrouded in mystery it is considered possible that distinguished American guests may have stayed here.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hallway
Lounge - 19' 2'' into bay x 13' 10'' (5.84m into bay x 4.21m)
Snug - 17' 10'' into bay x 12' 0'' (5.43m into bay x 3.65m)
Kitchen - 13' 5'' x 16' 8'' (4.09m x 5.08m)
Conservatory - 9' 8'' x 11' 11'' (2.94m x 3.63m)
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom One - 16' 2'' into bay x 14' 3'' (4.92m into bay x 4.34m)
En Suite - 4' 2'' x 8' 9'' (1.27m x 2.66m)
Bedroom Two - 13' 7'' into bay x 11' 10'' (4.14m into bay x 3.60m)
Bedroom Three - 13' 9'' x 12' 7'' (4.19m x 3.83m)
Bathroom - 12' 4'' x 8' 10'' (3.76m x 2.69m)
Utility Room - 4' 0'' x 9' 8'' (1.22m x 2.94m)
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom Four - 16' 11'' x 13' 3'' (5.15m x 4.04m)
OUTSIDE
Landscaped Garden
Garage and Off Road Parking
Property Features :
- Nestled in the Heart of Wyke Village
- Regency Period Home
- Accommodation over Three Floors
- Two Reception Rooms
- Four Double Bedrooms