Property description
This superb traditional Purbeck stone linked cottage is situated in the centre of the hamlet of Acton, close to open country. The original property is thought to date back to around 1860 and is of stone construction under a slate tiled roof with a side extension having been added in recent years. East View Cottage has been sympathetically renovated whilst preserving much of the original character of the building and features include
3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
SECLUDED WALLED GARDEN
SEA GLIMPSES FROM THE FIRST FLOOR
LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING STOVE
FLAGSTONE FLOORING
STONE STORE
The hamlet of Acton lies 1½ miles to the West of the village of Langton Matravers and a similar distance from the sea at Dancing Ledge. Much of the surrounding area is owned by the National Trust and incorporates a World Heritage Coastline.
ACCOMMODATION
DINING ROOM 3.64m x 3.16m (11'1\" x 10'4\"), East, Purbeck stone fireplace with fitted electric fire, staircase to first floor with storage cupboards under, night storage heater.
KITCHEN 3.24m x 3m (10'7\" x 9'10'), East, modern units with Corian worktops, drawers and cupboards, complimenting inset sink, integrated appliances including electric hob with double electric oven under and filtration hood over, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, flagstone floor, night storage heater.
LIVING ROOM 5.18m narrowing to 4m x 4.67m narrowing to 3m (16'11\" narrowing to 13'1\" x 15'3\" narrowing to 9'10\"), South, East and North, Purbeck stone plinth with fitted wood burning stove, double glazed sliding doors to rear garden, night storage heater.
INNER LOBBY linen cupboard.
BATHROOM 2.74m x 1.8m (8'11\" x 5'10\"), East, suite in white comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, curtain and rail, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, part tiled walls, electric heater.
SMALL
FIRST FLOOR LANDING small access to loft.
BEDROOM 1 3.3m x 3m (10'9\" x 9'10\"), East and South, night storage heater, access to storage cupboard in the eaves.
BEDROOM 2 3.24m x 3.13m (10'7\" x 10'3\"), East, views of Swanage Bay in the distance, night storage heater, access to loft.
BEDROOM 3 3.77m x 3.16m (12'4\" x 10'4\"), East, similar views to Bedroom 2, Purbeck stone fireplace (blocked up), night storage heater.
SHOWER ROOM 1.75m x 0.86m (5'8\" x 2'9\"), East facing Velux, similar views to Bedroom 2, tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, part tiled walls, night storage heater, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE Attractive walled secluded cottage GARDEN with lawned section, flower and shrub borders, tiered rockery, paved South facing terrace, stone STORE 3.46m x 1.83m (11'4\" x 6'). PARKING SPACE.
NB. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are inter-communicating.
SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity.
COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band \"D\" which amounts to £1,648.35 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.
Image of dining room
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