Listed for £800,000
March 17, 2026
Sold for £640,000
2011
Sold for £220,000
1996
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The property is set in the small village of Whitchurch Canonicorum, surrounded by the picturesque countryside of the Dorset National Landscape. The village has a popular pub, the Five Bells Inn, which offers excellent service and food. There is a 12th century church and a village hall which hosts frequent local events, while there are also three farm shops selling an abundance of locally produced food, all within approximately five miles from the village. The dramatic Jurassic Coast with its beautiful beaches and breathtaking coastal walks is also within easy reach, as well as walking routes directly accessible from the village.
Nearby Charmouth offers several amenities such as a local store, pubs, cafés, restaurants, a medical practice and a primary school. Lyme Regis and Bridport, just over five miles away, provide a further range of shops and amenities including supermarkets and a market twice a week, as well as a great food and art scene. There are also leisure facilities including health clubs and a popular golf course.
Schooling in the area is excellent. There is the Chard Independent Preparatory School and the much acclaimed Colyton Grammar School. Other well-regarded schools in the area include Perrot Hill and St John's in Sidmouth.
The university and Cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 30 miles away and is the most vibrant city in the southwest. It offers a large variety of high street and independent shopping, as well as a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, museum, arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants.
There are good road connections nearby with the A35 providing links towards Axminster and the A30 and A38 for Exeter and Plymouth. The A303 provides links for the M5 and to London. There are hourly direct rail services from Axminster to London Waterloo and Exeter.
Local Authority: Dorset Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which is compliant with current regulations
Council Tax: Band F
EPC Rating: E
Wayleaves and easements: This property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not