Property description

DELIGHTFUL & CHARMING 2 BEDROOM CHARACTER PROPERTY situated in a desirable location with stunning views of the countryside, Swanage and Swanage bay

- Character cottage dating back to early 18th century - Driveway parking for several vehicles - Large garden with stunning views - Ability to extend stpp - Quiet location - Situated down private road

The Property
The property is set in the desirable Purbeck location of Blacklands, offering a secluded setting conveniently situated close to Langton Matravers and the town of Swanage and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The property is a charming character cottage dating back to the early 18th century. The property is currently arranged as a 2 bedroom, but is not listed and scope for extension is a possibility subject to planning. Offering spectacular views overlooking countryside, Swanage bay and views of the Isle of Wight, the property briefly comprises:-

The kitchen is a delightful country-style kitchen, with cream units and a beech wooden worktop, with Belfast sink, wall and base units and space for all white goods. This room overlooks the charming rear terrace, leading to the further rear garden. The bathroom is situated off the kitchen and offers an original roll-top cast iron bath with overhead shower, wash hand basin and WC. It has been half tiled, has been very tastefully decorated and has a heated towel rail. The dining room is situated from the kitchen and this is a good size room with 2 windows, offering a character feature of exposed beams. This has been tastefully decorated and offers oak wooden flooring and space for a number of pieces of furniture. The sitting room is situated from the dining room and this is a very characterful room, with Purbeck stone steps leading to the first floor, an inglenook fireplace with a lovely multi-fuel burner which is a delightful focal point to the room. An added bonus to demonstrate character is a charming original bread oven and a Purbeck flagstone floor. The room has a dual aspect, overlooking both the front and rear gardens and has been laid to stone. Rising upstairs is the master bedroom, which is a good size room and benefits also from character beams and wooden flooring. There is storage and it overlooks the front garden. The second bedroom leads straight on from the first. This is also a comfortable double room, currently arranged as a child's bedroom. It offers space for a double bed, other pieces of furniture and includes a number of exposed beams, one according to the owner is actually a ship mast, as a bit of a unique feature.



The gardens of this property are a real draw. The front is a private courtyard garden paved in Purbeck stone with a surrounding raised flowerbed. The rear garden is absolutely charming, with fully established borders with colourful plants throughout. This also includes a fantastic table and 2 benches constructed of Purbeck stone raised on a platform to enjoy the magnificent views of rolling countryside, Swanage, Swanage bay and the Isle of Wight. The garden includes wooden garage and 2 further outbuildings. The drive is at the bottom of the garden accommodating up to 4 to 5 cars with gated access, giving seclusion and security. This charming character cottage is set in a lovely countryside location, offering fantastic views and a beautiful garden. Viewing is highly recommended.
Sitting Room 3.43m (11'3) x 3.2m (10'6)

Dining Room 3.84m (12'7) x 2.69m (8'10)

Kitchen 2.77m (9'1) x 2.77m (9'1)

Bedroom 3.3m (10'10) x 3.02m (9'11)

Bedroom 3.61m (11'10) x 2.62m (8'7)