Property description

CHARACTER HOME WITH COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS - A truly unique property in a convenient location & offered to the market with no forward chain

Grade II listed - 1 Bedroom Annexe - Views towards Nine Barrow Down - A wealth of history - 7 Bedrooms - Convenient location - Versatile accommodation - South-facing rear garden - Offered to the market with no forward chain - In need of some modernisation - Gas central heating - Conservatory - Sitting Room - Income Potential
Location
The property is situated in the historic Swanage area of Herston, believed to be the oldest part of the town. Offering a range of amenities including being within walking distance to well-regarded local schools, bus links, corner shop and just a short drive from Swanage town centre.




The Property
The Little Manor is an historic and unique property, designed by a French architect, the property was originally named Laurel Villa and built in 1861. The property achieved its listed status in 1952 and benefited from a single storey extension in the 1980s. The Little Manor has in the past been run as a successful B&B. This home offers versatile accommodation with some lovely views and has to be seen to be believed. The accommodation briefly comprises:- The heart of the home is the kitchen/dining area that enjoys a wonderful outlook to rolling countryside. The dining area is currently arranged with a sofa in front of an open fireplace to provide a very relaxing room, which via a large archway leads through to the kitchen area with substantial units and space for all the white goods. Also situated to the front of the property is a room currently arranged as a sitting room with a large open fireplace.
The Property
Further to the rear is another reception room currently arranged as a music room/library, which is of a good size but in need of some work. Also situated on this floor is a modern annexe, arranged as a one bedroom studio with a well presented kitchenette, shower room, and its own entrance. Ideal for any sort of holiday let or family and friends staying for an extended period. Leading to the rear garden is a conservatory constructed in 1993, made of Purbeck stone and

overlooking the garden.



Rising to the first floor. The feature of this floor is the large master bedroom and en-suite, enjoying a dual aspect with elevated countryside views, exposed stone fireplace and a boutique en-suite. The en-suite area boasts a white freestanding bath situated in the middle of the room, with a white wash hand basin and WC and a decorative fireplace. The room includes exposed wooden flooring and a lovely detailed wooden archway.



This floor also includes 2 further double bedrooms easily accommodating freestanding furniture and boasting character wooden floors and the front room includes a feature fireplace. A shower room is located on this floor, with a white suite of wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and a shower cubicle with mains overhead shower.

Rising to the final floor there are 4 good size bedrooms. The 2 bedrooms to the front enjoy heightened countryside views and are of a double size. The 2 rooms to the rear could accommodate double beds, but are currently arranged as a study and a single. A bathroom is situated on this floor, with a white suite of WC, wash hand basin and bath with mains overhead shower.



Outside

The property enjoys an elevated position with the front garden looking out to the countryside, predominantly laid to lawn and surrounded by an established hedge, borders and charming trees. The rear garden is of a southerly aspect, offering a good level of privacy and has been landscaped. Purbeck stone walls surround the garden which has been terraced to maximise the sun. This is an interesting outdoor space interspersed with established trees, clipped evergreens and grasses that have been tastefully arranged for easy maintenance.



Overall, this is a charming and historic property on the edge of Swanage enjoying a wonderful rural outlook. Some work is needed and it is offered to the market with no forward chain. A viewing is highly recommended.


Drawing Room 5.72m (18'9) x 2.87m (9'5)

Sitting Room 4.14m (13'7) x 3.66m (12')

Sitting/Dining Room 4.52m (14'10) x 2.87m (9'5)

Dining Room 4.04m (13'3) x 3.66m (12')

Conservatory 3.99m (13'1) x 3.2m (10'6)

Kitchen 3.66m (12') x 2.82m (9'3)

Bedroom 3.66m (12') x 3.66m (12')

Bedroom 3.73m (12'3) x 3.66m (12')

Bedroom 3.81m (12'6) x 2.77m (9'1)

Bedroom 3.76m (12'4) x 3.66m (12')

Bedroom 3.68m (12'1) x 3.66m (12')

Bedroom 3.3m (10'10) x 2.82m (9'3)

Bedroom 3.12m (10'3) x 2.79m (9'2)