Property description
This superior detached country house is situated in a fine position outside of the village of Church Knowle and about 1½ miles from Corfe Castle. It is thought to date back to the early part of the 20th Century, although a substantial extension was added in recent years. The building is constructed of brick with a conventional pitched roof covered with concrete interlocking tiles. The property has been extensively renovated and features include
EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS WELL FITTED KITCHEN
LARGE MATURE GARDEN
VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRY AND THE PURBECK HILLS
3 RECEPTION ROOMS
OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
EN-SUITE MASTER BEDROOM
OUTBUILDINGS INCLUDING WORKSHOP/GARAGE WITH OFFICE
GOOD SIZED DRAWING ROOM
Church Knowle is situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck about 3 miles from the coast and some 7 miles from the market town of Wareham, which has main line rail link to London Waterloo (approximately 2.5 hours). Much of the area surrounding the village is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and also incorporates a World Heritage Coastline.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE PORCH
HALL staircase to first floor, slate tiled floor.
DRAWING ROOM 5.12m x 4.48m (16'9\" x 14'8\"), South and West, oak stripped flooring, double glazed casement doors to terrace and garden.
SITTING ROOM 4m into bay x 3.98m (13'1\"into bay x 13'), South and East, Victorian style cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth.
STUDY 4.15m into bay x 3m (13'7\" into bay x 9'10\"), East and South, cast iron fireplace.
LARGE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 7.58m x 4m (24'10\" x 13'1\"), North and West, extensive range of light oak units with granite worktops, inset 1½ bowl sink, integrated oven with ceramic hob and filtration hood over, dishwasher, cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler, Travertine tiled floor, underfloor heating, glazed casement doors to patio and garden.
UTILITY ROOM 3.32m x 1.85m (10'10\" x 6'), West, fitted units with inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, slate tiled floor, door to garden.
CLOAKROOM 1.7m x 1m (5'7\" x 3'3\"), North, WC, wash basin, slate tiled floor.
BEDROOM 5 2.95m x 2.44m (9'8\" x 8'), East, access to storage space in the loft. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.87m x 0.76m (9'4\" x 2'5\"), North, shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, ceramic tiled floor, chrome towel radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
SPLIT LEVEL LANDING
BEDROOM 1 4.81m x 3.97m narrowing to 2.9m (15'9\" x 13' narrowing 9'6\"), West and North, fitted wardrobe and cupboard with shelving. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.56m x 0.98m min (8'4\" x 3'2 min), North, tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, tiled floor, chrome towel radiator.
BEDROOM 2 5.1m narrowing to 3.27m x 4m (16'8\" narrowing to 10'8\" x 13'1\"), South and West, fitted cupboard with shelving and low level hanging wardrobe.
BEDROOM 3 3.97m x 3.34m (13' x 10'11\"), South and East, fitted cupboard with shelving.
BEDROOM 4 3.61m x 3.33m (11'10\" x 10'11\"), East, fitted cupboard with shelving.
FAMILY BATHROOM 3.6m x 2.56m (11'9\" x 8'4\"), North, modern suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, WC, large walk-in Kudos shower cubicle, airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder, part tiled walls and floor, underfloor heating, chrome towel radiator.
OUTSIDE The garden surrounds the property and is approximately one third of an acre. FRONT GARDEN with Purbeck stone paved areas, shrub and rose beds. Storage tank for oil fired central heating screened by shrubs. Substantial PARKING area for 3 vehicles, outbuildings comprising brick built WORKSHOP/GARAGE 9.15m x 5.73m overall (30' x 18'9\" overall), within the building there is a separate OFFICE 3.45m x 4m (11'3\" x 13'1\"), leaving a serviceable area for the garage of 5.73m x 5.36m (18'9\" x 17'7\"), electric light & power, timber CHALET approximately 6m x 3m (19'8\" x 9'10\"); ANIMAL PEN; TIMBER store. SIDE AND REAR GARDENS mostly lawned with South facing Indian sandstone terrace and separate patio, mature trees, flower and shrub beds, ornamental pond.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage.
COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band \"F\" which amounts to £2,373.38 for 2014/2015, although this must be confirmed by your conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.
VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284.