Property description

This charming Grade II Listed cottage is situated in a Conservation Area in the picturesque village of Langton Matravers, adjacent to the Parish Church and some 300 metres from open country and coastal path to the sea at Dancing Ledge. It is thought to have been built during the 17th Century and is mentioned in the village’s historical archives as being a smugglers cottage. Roxeth Cottage is constructed of natural Purbeck stone under a pitched roof covered with stone tiles, rear extensions having been added in more recent times which are also built of stone, one with a complimentary concrete tiled roof. The property has many character features including
ATTRACTIVE LIVING ROOM WITH FLAGSTONE FLOORING AND FIREPLACE
ENCLOSED SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN WITH OUTBUILDINGS
BEAMED CEILINGS
EXPOSED STONE WALLS


The village of Langton Matravers is approximately two and a half miles to the West of the seaside resort of Swanage and some 9 miles from the market town of Wareham, the latter having main line rail link to London Waterloo (approximately 2 hours). Much of the area surrounding the village is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and also incorporates a World Heritage Coastline.

ACCOMMODATION

LIVING ROOM 4.27m x 3.79m (14’ x 12’5”), North, Purbeck stone fireplace, flagstone flooring, window seat, beamed ceiling, staircase to first floor with storage cupboard under.

KITCHEN 3.74m x 2.66m (12’3” x 8’8”), South, range of cream units with worktops drawers and cupboards under, inset stainless steel sink, tiled splashbacks, wall cabinets, integrated electric hob with oven under, extractor hood over, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, tiled floor, double doors to rear garden, door to:

SHOWER ROOM 2.18m x 1.05m (7’1” x 3’5”), South and West, shower tray with electric shower and curtain, pedestal wash basin, WC, tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR night storage heater on the half landing.

BEDROOM 4.19m x 3.77m (13’8” x 12’4”), North and South, sloping beamed ceiling, access to loft storage space.

OUTSIDE Attractive enclosed South facing REAR GARDEN with paved terrace, lawned area with flower and shrub borders, GARDEN CHALET 2.97m x 2.66m (9’8” x 8’8”), electric power, stone STORE, pedestrian access to service lane.

SERVICES Mains drainage, water and electricity.

COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band “B” which amounts to £1,436.40 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 post code for this property is BH19 3HA.

Property Features :

• Attractive Living Room with Flagstone Flooring and Fireplace
• Enclosed South Facing Rear Garden with Outbuildings
• Beamed Ceilings
• Exposed Stone Walls