Description
Wow talk about a tardis, this property is well furnished, decorated, light, airy and extremely comfortable. The Old Lace Shop surprises you every time you open a door downstairs; you will find 2 sitting rooms, one of which can be used as a 4th bedroom, a wet room, a cloakroom and boot/coat area, apart from the dining room and kitchen! Super walled garden for al fresco dining. Located in the centre of Beer only 100 meters from the beach and coastal path. Those of you who are interested in lace making will appreciate the extensive history of this property plus the owners have a comprehensive file which includes information about Queen Victoria's dress partly made at The Old Lace Shop.
Location: On Fore Street, just 100 meters from the sea and the coastal path.
The Old Lace Shop is one of the oldest properties in Beer with parts of it dating from the early 17th Century. Allegedly used by smugglers such as Jack Rattenbury, the upstairs window was reputedly used to watch for ships and to signal from! The cottage went on to become a centre for the making, buying and selling of lace, and was where parts of Queen Victoria's wedding dress was made.
Accommodation: The front door leads into a small vestibule with a door into the dining room. With wooden floors throughout, this room is nicely furnished with dining table and 8 chairs. There is a comfortable armchair by the electric flame-effect fire. Door from dining room into a small snug with day bed (which converts to a double bed if needed), TV, chest of drawers and bookshelves. Door into wet room with hand basin and WC.
Another door from the dining room leads into the main lounge with sofa, two armchairs and large pouffee and bookshelves. Again there is an electric flame effect fire for those cosy evenings. With soft colours and wooden floors, this room is very spacious and relaxing. Doors onto paved patio with garden table, six chairs and a BBQ area.
Door from main lounge into well equipped kitchen. Plenty of units and worktops. Double electric oven, fridge/freezer, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine and large towel rail.
Also off of the main lounge is a coat/boot storage area with a separate wc and hand basin.
Another door from the dining room will take you upstairs to
Bedroom with double bed, built in wardrobe, window looking onto Fore Street.
Family bathroom with bath, wash basin and WC.
Twin bedroom: this room is double aspect, with two single beds and wardrobe.
Single bedroom with chest of drawers and hanging space.
Outside: patio doors lead out onto a good sized secluded patio garden with table, chairs and BBQ. Allocated parking for 2 cars very close by.
Restrictions: No smoking and regret no pets.
Facilities: All bed linen included (towels can be hired). Central heating/electric included. WiFi available. Free parking for 2 cars and garden with seating and BBQ.
