Property description

This spacious detached property is situated in the hamlet of Harmans Cross midway between Swanage and Corfe Castle. It adjoins open country at the rear and commands extensive views to the Purbeck Hills. Originally a bungalow built during the 1950s it has been substantially altered and enlarged around 2009 resulting in a well proportioned family home. The building is of traditional cavity construction having a part Purbeck stone plinth, the remainder being cement rendered under a pitched roof covered with concrete tiles. Features include
GARDEN OF APPROXIMATELY 0.27 acres (0.011 hectares)
4 BEDROOMS (2 EN-SUITE)
LARGE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
ATTACHED GARAGE
GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
REPLACEMENT DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS


The hamlet of Harmans Cross has two shops, a village hall and a station for the steam railway and lies midway between the seaside resort of Swanage and the historic village of Corfe Castle which is approximately 2½ miles away. The market town of Wareham is some 8 miles distance which has main line rail link to London Waterloo (approx 2½ hours). Much of the surrounding area is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and incorporates a World Heritage Coastline.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE PORCH glazed double doors to:

HALL staircase to first floor with storage cupboard under, walk-in airing cupboard 1.8m x 1.7m (5’10” x 5’6”), pressurised hot water cylinder, shelving.

LIVING ROOM 4.43m x 3.83m (14’6” x 12’6”), South, fire surround, double glazed doors to kitchen/dining room.

SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 3.53m x 3.5m (11’6” x 9’10”), South.

BEDROOM 1 3.52m x 3m (11’6” x 9’10”), North. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.55m x 0.84m (8’4” x 2’9”), shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, WC, tiled walls and floor.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 5.4m x 3.47m widening to 4.37m (17’8” x 11’4” widening to 14’4”), North and West, fine views over open country to the Purbeck Hills, range of modern units with worktops, drawers and cupboards under, inset stainless steel sink, tiled splashbacks, wall cabinets, integrated oven with gas hob and filtration hood over, cupboard containing wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler.

UTILITY ROOM 1.95m x 1.82m (6’4” x 5’11”), North, worktop, inset stainless steel sink with cupboard under, plumbing for automatic washing machine, door to garden.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.74m x 2.14m (8’11” x 7’), East, modern suite comprising whirlpool corner bath, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, tiled walls and floor.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING South facing Velux.
BEDROOM 2 4.42m max narrowing to 3.3m x 3.7m (14’6” max narrowing to 10’9” x 12’1”), North and South facing Velux, outstanding rural views, fitted wardrobes. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 1.9m x 1m (6’2” x 3’3”), shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, tiled walls and floor.

BEDROOM 3 4.23m x 3.5m (13’10” x 11’5”), South facing Velux, access to eaves storage area.

OUTSIDE FRONT GARDEN lawned with shrubs and flower borders, double timber gates leading to driveway with access to ATTACHED GARAGE 5.52m x 2.5m (18’1” x 8’2”), up-and-over door, personal door to rear garden. Large REAR GARDEN of approximately 0.27 acres (0.011 hectares) which adjoins open country at the rear and is terraced with lawned areas and mature shrubs.

SERVICES All mains services connected.

COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band “E” which amounts to £1,973.09 for 2013/2014, although this must be confirmed by your conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.

VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284.