The property
The Courthouse is a generous, well presented and decorated character detached property with a sunny enclosed rear garden situated in Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth.
During medieval times this property housed the court when Sutton Poyntz was the local regional centre, and later the court house for the Weld Estate.
A refurbished detached barn conversion with a large and spacious kitchen and dining area, where you can prepare tasty meals and then enjoy with a drink in the sitting area complete with exposed beams or on a warm sunny day or early evening open the patio doors and enjoy your meal alfresco while sitting in the pretty garden.
The Courthouse has three bedrooms, one en-suite.
Retaining the street plan and numerous stone houses from this period and from when it formed the inspiration for "Overcombe" in Thomas Hardy's "The Trumpet Major".
Today it offers the tranquillity of village life with the sound of ducks splashing in the pond and rustling willows from the village mill pond.
The Springhead Pub which offers provincial ales, chilled wine and a varied menu is only a very short walk from the property, taking you past the mill pond to a shop which is also within walking distance.
With the famous White Horse and the South West Coast path immediately to the north of the village The Court House is the perfect base for rambling.
Bowleaze Cove is only a mile walk whilst the award-winning golden sands of Weymouth and its picturesque harbour are a short drive or bus journey away.
The Courthouse is perfectly situated to explore the entire Jurassic Heritage coast with Purbeck, Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge Bay all the way to Swanage to the east while to the west you will find Abbotsbury, Chesil Beach, Bridport and Lyme Regis.
The Courthouse is a wonderful stone detached property in a stunning village location, perfect for a coastal break away.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC, one can be made up as twin), 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC on ground floor. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room.
About the location
SUTTON POYNTZ
Weymouth 3.7 miles; Dorchester 5.4 miles
Sutton Poyntz is a small village on the northern side of Preston, on the outskirts of Weymouth, and it sits beneath the George III chalk horse that is carved into the hillside. At the centre of the village sits a beautiful duck pond, and the Spring head pub, where you can enjoy a drink in the pub gardens whilst admiring the chalk horse carving. Just 3.5 miles from Weymouth and it’s golden sandy beach, lanes of boutique shops, sea life centre and historic harbour this is a perfect village base for exploring the Jurassic Coast. Just 13 miles away are the UNESCO world Heritage sites of Lulworth Cove and Durdle, a short drive further on finds you are Corfe Castle, most recently known for being the inspiration behind many Enid Blyton Famous Five novels. Make sure you take a trip on the steam train on the Swannage Railway, which passes the magnificent ruins. A charming base to choose in a stunning part of Dorset.
Region Information
Note: Guests need to provide their own towels
Note: Guests need to provide their own cot linen.
Note: Beds in twin bedroom are 2ft 6’ singles.