Shearwater

About this property

A new Eco-Home with views out to sea and a beach hut in the local coveA new Eco-Home with views out to sea and a beach hut in the local cove

Shearwater is a newly built three bedroom house, set over three floors, designed by an award-winning team and located on the east coast of Portland. It offers superb views of Pennsylvania Castle and out to the sea. The property is a highly energy efficient ‘Passivhaus’ eco-home, operating on a low carbon footprint.

The house is well equipped providing all the comforts of home in a contemporary style. The open plan kitchen dining area is situated on the ground floor and a large lounge on the first floor takes advantage of the views out to sea. The largest room in the house is the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom on the top floor with views of the castle and out towards Portland Race. Externally, this property benefits from a furnished patio and its own designated off street car parking space at the rear.

All guests staying at Shearwater will have unlimited use of the new, fully equipped beach hut situated in Church Ope Cove.

Pennsylvania Castle is just a few minutes’ walk and Portland Bill is within a short drive or moderate walk. Church Ope Cove, Portland's only accessible beach can be accessed by foot although access is via a steep coastal path which may be inaccessible to those with limited mobility.  During your stay be sure to take a walk around Portland Marina, with some of the finest small boat sailing waters in Northern Europe. The area is a hive of sailing activity and was the official venue for the Olympic sailing events in 2012. Weymouth's child friendly beach is a short drive away.

Shearwater especially welcomes children, the property provides a travel cot, high chair, stair gate, children’s cutlery and a selection of children’s games, DVDs and toys.

Accommodation

Living Room/AreaSituated on the first floor
Furnished with large leather corner suite seating six and an arm chair and coffee table
37” LCD TV with Freesat, Blu-ray DVD and CD player and iPod docking station
Offers views of the sea and Pennsylvania Castle
A large dresser contains a selection of board games, books, DVDs and toys
Kitchen/UtilityKitchen/ dining area situated on the ground floor
Features an electric double oven, high-speed hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
Full range of utensils and appliances
Separate utility area complete with combined washing machine with dryer
Dining Room/AreaDining table and six chairs
Master BedroomSituated on the second floor
Furnished with a king-size bed, two wardrobes with integrated chest of drawers and dressing table
En suite
Offering sea and castle views
TV with FreeSat
Bedroom 2Situated on the first floor
Furnished with twin beds and wardrobe with integrated chest of drawers
Bedroom 3Situated on the ground floor
Furnished with a king sized bed, fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers and two bedside cabinets with lamps
Hair dryer and digital radio alarm clock
Family BathroomMain bathroom situated on the first floor
Features a bath with shower over
Ground floor cloakroom with WC and wash basin
Bathroom 2En suite to master bedroom features a shower cubicle
The property has level access to the front with access to rear up two steps from designated parking space onto the patio. There are two flights of internal stairs
Small patio that is furnished with a table and six chairs during the warmer months
Situated in the heart of Portland within walking distance to Pennsylvania Castle, Portland museum and Church Ope Cove beach
Full use of the new beach hut situated in Church Ope Cove, from April 2014 onwards
A designated parking space at the rear of the property. Additional free parking in front of the house and a communal car park on a first come first serve basis to rear of the property