Property description
This detached house is situated in a semi-rural position on the outskirts of the village of Harmans Cross with views across the Valley to the Purbeck Hills. It is thought to have been constructed during the late 1940s with extensions having been added in more recent years. The building has a stone plinth, the upper elevations cement rendered under a conventional pitched roof covered with plain tiles. The property affords spacious accommodation and features include
LARGE MATURE GARDEN OF APPROXIMATELY 0.505 acre (0.204 hectares) WHICH ADJOINS OPEN COUNTRY AT THE REAR
2 RECEPTION ROOMS
GAS CENTRAL HEATING
DOUBLE GLAZING
DETACHED GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL PARKING
The hamlet of Harmans Cross has two shops, a village hall and a station for the steam railway and lies midway between the seaside resort of Swanage and the historic village of Corfe Castle which is approximately 2½ miles away. The market town of Wareham is some 8 miles distance which has main line rail link to London Waterloo (approx 2½ hours). Much of the surrounding area is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and incorporates a World Heritage Coastline.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE PORCH
L-SHAPED LIVING ROOM 5.15m x 2.43m plus 3.9m x 3.47m (16’10” x 7’11” plus 12’9” x 11’4”), North, East and South, picture window overlooking the rear garden, Purbeck stone fireplace.
DINING ROOM 5.78m x 3.3m (18’11” x 10’9”), South, East and West, staircase to first floor with storage cupboard under.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.14m x 3.32m (16’10” x 10’10”), North, fine views over open country, range of units with worktops, drawers and cupboards under, inset stainless steel sink, tiled splashbacks, wall cabinets.
UTILITY ROOM 2m x 1.4m (6’6” x 4’7”), South, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted gas central heating boiler.
BATHROOM 2.65m x 2m (8’8” x 6’6”), North, bath with shower attachment over, WC, wash basin, part tiled walls.
SIDE PORCH door to rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING West.
BEDROOM 1 3.63m x 3.46m (11’10” x 11’4”), East, views over the valley to the Purbeck Hills, recessed wardrobe.
BEDROOM 2 3.32m x 3m (10’10” x 9’10”), South, fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM 3 2.43m x 2.4m (7’11” x 7’10”), North, views over open country, access to loft.
SHOWER ROOM 2.22m x 1.6m (7’3” x 5’2”), shower cubicle, bidet, pedestal wash basin, tiled walls.
SEPARATE WC
OUTSIDE The extensive GARDENS surround the property and are predominantly laid to lawn, with mature shrubs and trees, water feature, garden sheds. DETACHED GARAGE 5.51m x 3.1m (18’ x 10’2”), constructed of galvanised metal and in need of replacement. Adjacent to the property is an additional piece of land which is lawned and used for additional PARKING.
SERVICES All mains services connected.
COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band “E” which amounts to £2,079.24 for 2016/2017, although this must be confirmed by your conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.
VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284. Please note the postcode for this property is BH19 3DT.
Property Features :
- Large mature garden of approx 0.5 acre
- 2 reception rooms
- Gas central heating
- Double glazing
- Detached garage