Property description

This outstanding period property comprises a substantial part of the original Old Rectory, built of local stone and dating back to 1667 with the north-eastern section added in the 19th Century. It is a Grade II Listed building with many quality architectural features and occupies a sheltered and secluded position within a Conservation Area, close to the centre of Swanage, level to all amenities and sea front. The Old Rectory has been maintained throughout to a high standard and offers spacious and well planned accommodation with southerly and easterly aspects creating a light and sunny environment. The landscaped gardens are delightful and create a feeling of ambient tranquillity.

The house, as its name implies, was formerly the Rectory of St. Mary’s Church which stands nearby and we understand that some years ago a local Historical Society carried out an inspection beneath the oldest part of the house and discovered what appeared to be evidence of a former Norman dwelling (circa 1100-1200) and passages which are thought may have led to the nearby Tithe Barn and the Church.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE PORCH

SPLIT LEVEL HALL DRAWING ROOM 7.33m x 5.21m excl large bay with timber shutters, (24’ x 17’1” excl large bay), East & North, feature marble fireplace with inset Clearview wood burning stove, glazed double casement doors to garden.

DINING ROOM 5.32m x 4.8m (17’5” x 15’8”), East & South (through conservatory), attractive carved wood fireplace with marble hearth and Morso wood burning stove, glazed double doors to:

DOUBLE GLAZED CONSERVATORY 4m x 3.4m (13’1” x 11’1”), East, West & South, vaulted ceiling, tiled floor, double doors to rear garden.

KITCHEN 4.4m x 4m (14’5” x 13’1”), South, range of quality fitted units with granite worktops, drawers and cupboards under, inset stainless steel sink, tiled splashbacks, wall cabinets, integrated stainless steel Miele appliances including oven with ceramic hob and filtration hood over and dishwasher, separate wash hand basin, gas fired Aga set in tiled surround, glazed double doors with timber shutters to garden.

UTILITY ROOM 3.41m x 2.6m (11’2” x 8’6”), North, worktop with drawers and cupboards under, Butler porcelain sink, range of fitted cupboards, plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.

CLOAKROOM 3.26m x 1.77m (10’8” x 5’9”), North, WC, pedestal wash basin, storage cupboard, tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR
SPACIOUS SPLIT LEVEL LANDING North, linen cupboard, walk-in cloaks cupboard, staircase to bedroom 4. BEDROOM 1 5.36m x 4.8m (17’7” x 15’8”), East, West & North, timber shutters, Purbeck marble fire surround, fitted wardrobe.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 4m x 2.34m (13’1’ x 7’8”), East, bath in tiled inset, tiled shower cubicle, vanity unit with twin wash basin and mirror over, WC, timber shutters, airing cupboard.

BEDROOM 2 5m x 3.97m (16’4” x 13’), East & South, walk-in wardrobe.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 4m x 1.76m (13’1” x 5’9”), South, bath with shower attachment, pedestal basin, WC, part tiled walls.

DRESSING ROOM 3.14m x 1.47m (10’3” x 4’9”), East, fitted book shelving.

BEDROOM 3 4.3m x 4m (14’1” x 13’1”), South.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM 3.25m x 1.5m (10’7” x 4’11”), North, shower cubicle, WC, wash basin, part tiled walls.

BEDROOM 4 4.6m x 3.75m (15’1’ x 12’3”), East, sloping beamed ceiling, wash basin, large walk-in storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE The property is set in attractive and secluded grounds which is approached by a small bridge leading through double Oak gates to a partially walled GARDEN with sunken lawn and mature shrubs, paved terrace, small timber summerhouse, kitchen garden section with greenhouse, timber garden shed and fruit cages. Landscaped courtyard with raised water feature, stone garden shed. To the South is a large paved terrace with ornamental shrubs and log store. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE which is approached from Church Hill, 6.24m x 5.48m (20’5” x 17’11”), electronically operated up-and-over door, personal door to garden.

SERVICES All mains services connected.

COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band “G” which amounts to £2,921.70 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.

FLOOR PLANS Floor plans are to be used as guidance only & should not be used for measuring purposes, small recesses, cupboards & sloping ceilings may not appear on the plans. Approximate Total Floor Area – 334m2 (3,590 sq ft).