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Of historic note, the original building was a barn and is thought to date back to the late 17th Century. It has been enlarged and extensively altered with sensitivity to offer a character home with an easy living style. A wealth of character remains including exposed stone walling, beamed ceilings and stone fireplace with wood burning stove. It has been decorated throughout in a natural decor accentuating the natural light and spatial feeling.
Swanage lies at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck delightfully situated between the Purbeck Hills. It has a fine, safe, sandy beach, and is an attractive mixture of old stone cottages and more modern properties, all of which blend in well with the peaceful surroundings. Swanage has an active shopping centre, with branches of a number of multiple stores. To the south is the Durlston Country Park renowned for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and World Heritage Coastline.
The entrance hallway welcomes you to the house and leads directly into the generously sized dual aspect living room with feature exposed stone walls, attractive stone window bays, Purbeck stone fireplace with fitted wood burning stove and beamed ceilings. There is a second sitting room/snug, also dual aspect, which could be used as a 4th bedroom if required.
Living Room 12.3m x 5.11m (40'4" x 16'9")
Sitting Room 3.7m x 2.8m (12'2" x 9'1")
The kitchen is fitted with a modern range of light oak units by Fordbrook of Pewsey, granite worktops and splashback, integrated Neff appliances including electric ceramic hob, two ovens plus warming oven/drawer, cooker hood, dishwasher and Liebherr two door fridge/freezer. Beyond is the utility room with washing machine/tumble dryer, store and workshop. A shower room completes the accommodation on the ground floor.
Kitchen 4.43m x 4.44m (14'6" x 14'7")
Utility Room 4.46 max x 4.05m 14'8" max x 13'3" max)
Store 1.94m x 1.52m (6'5" x 5')
Workshop 5m x 2.1m (16'5" x 6'11")
On the first floor, there is a spacious galleried landing with beamed ceiling and exposed stone walling. This area could be used as a home office or play area. There are 3 double bedrooms, all dual aspect. The spacious master bedroom has deep fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 is equally spacious with wash basin and fitted cupboard. Bedroom 3 is at the rear and has fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 1 7.76m max x 3.94 max (25'5" max x 12'11" max)
En-suite Bathroom 2.93m x 2.52m (9'7" x 8'3")
Bedroom 2 5.05m x 3.7m (16'7" x 12'1")
Bedroom 3 4.82m x 2.72m (15'10" x 8'11")
The South facing entrance and sheltered courtyard is a particular feature of the property. It is approached by a gated driveway with parking for two vehicles and gardens are to the front and both sides of the house which are paved giving easy maintenance and bound by Purbeck stone walling. There is a stone store in the garden.
Store 2.42m max x 1.95m (7'11" max x 6'5")
All viewings must be accompanied and are strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents, Corbens, . Postcode for SATNAV BH19 2AF
Council Tax Band F.
Property Reference MAR1806 Back to listing
Full details for 3 Bedroom Property For Sale in Swanage
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Description
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a charming substantial period Purbeck stone house quietly situated in a conservation area less than 200metres from the seafront jetty, the Pier and the Downs.Of historic note, the original building was a barn and is thought to date back to the late 17th Century. It has been enlarged and extensively altered with sensitivity to offer a character home with an easy living style. A wealth of character remains including exposed stone walling, beamed ceilings and stone fireplace with wood burning stove. It has been decorated throughout in a natural decor accentuating the natural light and spatial feeling.
Swanage lies at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck delightfully situated between the Purbeck Hills. It has a fine, safe, sandy beach, and is an attractive mixture of old stone cottages and more modern properties, all of which blend in well with the peaceful surroundings. Swanage has an active shopping centre, with branches of a number of multiple stores. To the south is the Durlston Country Park renowned for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and World Heritage Coastline.
The entrance hallway welcomes you to the house and leads directly into the generously sized dual aspect living room with feature exposed stone walls, attractive stone window bays, Purbeck stone fireplace with fitted wood burning stove and beamed ceilings. There is a second sitting room/snug, also dual aspect, which could be used as a 4th bedroom if required.
Living Room 12.3m x 5.11m (40'4" x 16'9")
Sitting Room 3.7m x 2.8m (12'2" x 9'1")
The kitchen is fitted with a modern range of light oak units by Fordbrook of Pewsey, granite worktops and splashback, integrated Neff appliances including electric ceramic hob, two ovens plus warming oven/drawer, cooker hood, dishwasher and Liebherr two door fridge/freezer. Beyond is the utility room with washing machine/tumble dryer, store and workshop. A shower room completes the accommodation on the ground floor.
Kitchen 4.43m x 4.44m (14'6" x 14'7")
Utility Room 4.46 max x 4.05m 14'8" max x 13'3" max)
Store 1.94m x 1.52m (6'5" x 5')
Workshop 5m x 2.1m (16'5" x 6'11")
On the first floor, there is a spacious galleried landing with beamed ceiling and exposed stone walling. This area could be used as a home office or play area. There are 3 double bedrooms, all dual aspect. The spacious master bedroom has deep fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 is equally spacious with wash basin and fitted cupboard. Bedroom 3 is at the rear and has fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 1 7.76m max x 3.94 max (25'5" max x 12'11" max)
En-suite Bathroom 2.93m x 2.52m (9'7" x 8'3")
Bedroom 2 5.05m x 3.7m (16'7" x 12'1")
Bedroom 3 4.82m x 2.72m (15'10" x 8'11")
The South facing entrance and sheltered courtyard is a particular feature of the property. It is approached by a gated driveway with parking for two vehicles and gardens are to the front and both sides of the house which are paved giving easy maintenance and bound by Purbeck stone walling. There is a stone store in the garden.
Store 2.42m max x 1.95m (7'11" max x 6'5")
All viewings must be accompanied and are strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents, Corbens, . Postcode for SATNAV BH19 2AF
Council Tax Band F.
Property Reference MAR1806 Back to listing
