Property description
This outstanding detached cottage is situated in a Conservation Area directly adjoining “Halves Common”. It was formerly a Wesleyan Chapel built around 1880 and is thought to have been converted into a residential dwelling during the mid 1920s. The building is constructed in the most part of natural Purbeck stone, a small area being cement rendered under a conventional pitched roof covered with slate. The property has been extensively renovated including damp proofing, electrical re-wiring, plumbing etc. The cottage has several attractive features including
IMMACULATELY PRESENTED INTERIOR
FINE VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRY TO THE PURBECK HILLS
DIRECT ACCESS TO HALVES COMMON
ELECTRIC HEATING
SLATE TILED FLOORING TO MOST OF THE GROUND FLOOR
RECENTLY REFURBISHED EN-SUITE BATHROOMS
WEST FACING CONSERVATORY
SMALL EASILY MANAGED GARDEN
The village of Corfe Castle lies at the centre of the Isle of Purbeck about 5 miles from the seaside resort of Swanage and a similar distance from the market town of Wareham, the latter having main line rail link to London Waterloo (about 2½ hours). Much of the surrounding area is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and incorporates a World Heritage Coastline. <div center;"="">
ACCOMMODATION
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL 6.44m x 2.36m min (21’1” x 7’8” min), tiled floor, staircase to first floor with storage cupboard under.
LIVING ROOM 4.6m x 4.29m (15’1” x 14’), South and West, fine views over open country, fireplace with wood burning stove and stone mantle.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 5.98m x 3.94m (19’7” x 12’11”), East and West, similar views to Living Room, range of cottage style units comprising marble and timber worktops with drawers and cupboards under, Butler sink, wall cabinets, integrated dishwasher, electric cooker, fireplace with wood burning stove.
CONSERVATORY 3.1m x 1.72m (10’2” x 5’7”), North, South and West, fine views over open country, doors to rear garden.
LOBBY 1.63m x 1.52m (5’4” x 4’11”), space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, access to,
SHOWER ROOM 2.36m x 1.52m (7’8” x 4’11”), South, large shower cubicle, WC, wash basin.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 3.21m x 1.47m (10’6” x 4’9”), East.
BEDROOM 1 4m x 3.98m excl entrance recess (13’1” x 13’ excl entrance recess), West, fine views over open country to the Purbeck Hills, recessed cupboard housing hot water cylinder, access to
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 2.52m x 1.98m (8’3” x 6’5”) East, bath with shower attachment over, WC, wash basin.
BEDROOM 2 3.95m excl entrance recess x 3.69m (12’11” excl entrance recess x 12’1”), West, similar views to Bedroom 1, fitted bookshelves, recessed wardrobe, access to EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 2.52m x 1.98m (8’3” x 6’5”), East, bath with shower attachment over, WC, wash basin.
BEDROOM 3 4.51m x 3.24m narrowing to 2.21m (14’9” x 10’7” narrowing to 7’3”), West, similar views to Bedroom 1, room for two single beds.
OUTSIDE SMALL GARDEN which surrounds the property and is mostly paved with flower borders, timber garden shed. Direct access leading onto “Halves Common” which 2 neighbouring properties also have the right to use. NB The cottage is situated to the rear of 108 East Street and is approached by a doorway which shows numbers 106 and 108. There is a pathway which leads to the cottage as detailed on the attached plan (red arrow).
COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band “E” which amounts to £2053.66 for 2015/2016, although this must be confirmed by your conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.
SERVICES All mains services connected. VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284.