Property Round Up By Helen Fisher

May this be your dream home? By Helen Fisher

THORNCOMBE £450,000 BRIDPORT £830,000

An attractive double fronted, detached 4 bedroom house of approx 20 years old. Spacious hallway with galleried landing above, reception room with multi-fuel stove and French doors to the conservatory. With pretty, fully enclosed rear garden and double garage. Short walk to village shop.

Gordon & Rumsby Tel: 01297 553768

A magnificent 1st floor apartment within a Grade II* listed mansion house. Built in 1789 with remodelling in 1893 & 1999. Many period features inc: shuttered windows, panelled doors, fireplace and cellar storage. With farreaching southerly views to the coast. Communal wooded grounds and formal gardens. Garage and parking.

Kennedys Tel: 01308 427329

CHARMOUTH £825,000

This 3/4 bedroomed home is situated perfectly to appreciate the sea, coastal and countryside views. Recently refurbished to a very high standard to take advantage of the natural light and outstanding aspect. Set on a generous, well established, southfacing plot with off road parking and garage.

Stags Tel: 01308 428000 BRIDPORT £425,000

An immaculately presented 2/3 bedroom detached chalet bungalow on the outskirts of town. Split over 2 floors with light and airy rooms and double-glazed throughout. Conservatory leads onto the low maintenance garden with rural views. Off road and visitor parking.

Goadsby Tel: 01308 420000

CHIDEOCK £550,000

A handsome Grade II listed 6/7 bedroom family house with far-reaching countryside views. Recently renovated yet retaining many character features inc: casement windows, open fireplaces and period staircase. Rear walled, mature garden with summer house and shed.

Symonds and Sampson Tel: 01308 422092 BURTON BRADSTOCK £900,000

A detached family home with 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms and large kitchen with Aga. Set in a highly desirable location with country views and sea glimpses. Easy walking distance to the village centre and beach. Conservatory leading onto south-east facing gardens. Double garage and ample parking.

Stags Tel: 01308 428000

Museum Celebrates 100th Birthday

LYME Regis Museum is 100 years old this year and is looking forward to welcoming new volunteers as well as visitors. The museum has an exciting summer season planned with fabulous fossil walks, engaging activities and new exhibitions.

Built on the site of Mary Anning’s 1st home, Lyme Regis Museum is an architectural gem, first opened to the public in March 1921. With a fascinating history working with volunteers from the start—the geologist W D Lang was one of the early volunteers, the writer John Fowles helped save and transform the museum in the 60s and 70s and David Attenborough is a current patron of the Friends organisation.

Volunteering at the museum is an opportunity to meet new people and learn more about the history and heritage of Lyme. There are a variety of roles from ‘meet and greeters’, to fossil walk helpers, and gallery guides. As Lizzie, one of the long serving and loyal volunteers, says: ‘Working with such a varied group of people, within the museum, I’m always continuing to learn. The Visitors are so diverse too. You never know who’s coming through the door next. I’ve met relatives of Mary Anning from across the globe, the British Ambassador to the Ukraine and her son, to coaching Kate Winslet with her dialect in the recent film, Ammonite’

The museum would love to hear from people who are interested, friendly, like meeting people and who would like to help them share Lyme’s fascinating history with visitors. 2021 will be especially exciting time at the Museum; not only is it their Centenary year but the film Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet and filmed in Lyme Regis, is due to be released. Plus it is expected to be an especially busy Summer.

This will be a truly exciting time to get involved with an organisation that is at the heart of Lyme Regis and the Jurassic coast. No previous experience is necessary as training and support will be provided. If you are interested please visit the website www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk where you can find details of volunteering opportunities. If you would like to find out more please contact Sue Jones on museum@lymeregismuseum.co.uk