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4 Bedroom Detached for sale

170 High Street Swanage, BH19 2PF

BH19 2PF, High Street, Swanage, BH19, Swanage

Sale Price: £1,000,000

 

Listed 15 days ago and may not be available Listed on 9/7/2015

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170 High Street Swanage, BH19 2PF

Property Summary:

Detached
4 Bed(s)
-- Bath(s)
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Property description

ONE OF THE OLDEST HOUSES IN SWANAGE & EXTENSIVELY REFURBISHED - A superbly presented character property rumoured to be one of the oldest in Swanage, boasting modern bathrooms & kitchen & a wealth of interesting history

- Oldest property in Swanage dating back to 1597 - Extensively refurbished by current owners - Rewired & replumbed - Plans for character annexe - Parking - 4 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms - Beautiful gardens - Wealth of history

Location
The property is situated in central Swanage within walking distance of all of the amenities including schools, town centre shops, restaurants and award winning beaches and countryside.
The Property
A truly unique property with a wealth of history, that has been extensively refurbished and extended by the current owners, with planning permission for a character annexe. The accommodation briefly comprises:-

Substantial front door with crest of Sir John Charles Robinson, curator of the Victoria & Albert museum from the 1850s. Entrance porch providing storage for coats and other pieces of freestanding furniture, leading through double doors to the main reception room of the property. This beautiful reception room boasts several sitting areas and exquisite windows and a charming fireplace as a focal point of the room. This room includes a galleried landing and vaulted ceiling. The current owners have tastefully decorated throughout, effortlessly blending modern with an abundance of character charm throughout. The character features include Purbeck stone, wooden beams and an open fire. This leads to the well presented modern kitchen and breakfast room. This room includes cream wall and base units with a wood counter-top. Included are a gorgeous Belfast sink, Neff fan oven, Neff hob, freestanding American-style fridge/freezer with wine fridges. This room is very much the heart of the home and boasts a custom built breakfast/dining area.



Rising from the stairs situated in the main reception room, this leads to a galleried landing and 2 of the bedrooms. The master bedroom easily accommodates a double bed and other pieces of freestanding furniture. This room boasts a wealth of character, with stain glass windows, Purbeck stone and beams. The second bedroom currently arranged as a twin room, offering space for freestanding furniture and includes an en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, white wash hand basin and white WC. This is a fully tiled room and the shower includes a mains showerhead. The family bathroom is also situated on this floor and includes a freestanding roll-top bath with overhead shower with raindrop-effect head, a white wash hand basin and bath and toilet, heated towel rail and a vanity unit. The galleried landing includes space for a substantial amount of storage, currently with freestanding wardrobes and looks down on the main reception room and out of the church-style windows.



A further bedroom is located via a separate staircase running from the kitchen/diner. This room is also arranged as a twin bedroom but could easily accommodate a double bed and other pieces of freestanding pieces of furniture. On this level also includes a bathroom with fully tiled white walls with double shower, white WC and wash hand basin.

Returning to the ground floor the current owner has extended to create a fourth bedroom, which is currently arranged as a study. The room boasts skylights and French doors leading to a beautiful terrace area. The extension also includes a fully tiled bathroom with white WC, basin and shower cubicle and could be arranged as an annexe.


Outside
The front garden is completely secluded with a dry stone wall and substantial gate. Leading through this is a sizeable garden boasting a fishpond and a coach-house currently used for parking and a small courtyard. There are current plans for a 1 bedroom annexe with kitchenette, sitting/diner and bedroom and bathroom. These still have a year and a bit to run with planning and have all been fully approved and building regs sought.



Overall, this is a truly unique property boasting a wealth of history and has been lovingly restored by its current owners, including rewiring, replumbing and extensive modernisation throughout. A viewing is highly recommended for this unique property.


Sitting/Dining Room 12.32m (40'5) max x 6.02m (19'9)

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.48m (21'3) x 3.38m (11'1)

Bedroom 4.98m (16'4) x 3.91m (12'10)

Bedroom 4.22m (13'10) x 3.48m (11'5)

Bedroom 4.98m (16'4) x 2.87m (9'5)

Bedroom/Study 5.54m (18'2) x 2.87m (9'5)

Bathroom

Bedroom/Study 4.93m (16'2) x 2.87m (9'5)












ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.
These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract.
Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale.

VIEWING
Strictly through the vendors agents Goadsby


Property Features :

  • Extensively Refurbished Character Property
  • Planning Granted for Character Annexe
  • 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
  • Beautiful Gardens
  • Rewired & Re-Plumbed

Property Info:

 
 
 
Oliver Miles Estate Agents
7 Institute Road, Swanage, BH19 1BT
Oliver Miles Estate Agents
7 Institute Road, Swanage, BH19 1BT

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