Property description
This exceptionally spacious semi-detached Victorian house is situated in the centre of Swanage approximately 100 metres from the town square and sea front. Taunton House was built in 1866 and is built of natural Purbeck stone under a slate roof. We are informed by the current owner that the house was owned for more than 80 years by a cousin of Thomas Hardy. Features include
SPACIOUS AND WELL PROPORTIONED ACCOMMODATION
7 BEDROOMS
2 RECEPTION ROOMS
LARGE ATTIC ROOM
PERIOD FIREPLACES
GLIMPSES OF THE SEA FROM THE FIRST & SECOND FLOORS
GAS FIRED HEATING
AMPLE PARKING
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL flagstone floor.
INNER HALL staircase to first floor with cupboard under.
SITTING ROOM 4.42m x 4.3m (14'6\" x 14'1\"), East, cast iron fireplace with marble surround, cupboards with fitted shelving.
DINING ROOM/KITCHEN Dining Area: 4.26m x 4.2m (13'11\" x 13'9\"), East, wood burner. Kitchen Area: 4.24m x 4.17m (13'10\" x 13'8\"), West, sink with cupboards under, tiled splashbacks, ornamental breakfast bar with wooden pillars and arches over, woodblock worktop with cupboards under, gas cooker point, automatic washing machine and dishwasher, tiled floor, part glazed doors to courtyard garden.
BEDROOM 7 4.17m x 3.67m (13'8\" x 12'), North, cast iron fireplace.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING staircase to second floor.
BEDROOM 1 4.27m x 4.24m (14' x 13'10\"), East and South, cast iron fireplace, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.34m x 1.09m (7'8\" x 3'6\").
BEDROOM 2 4.28m x 4.24m (14' x 13'10\"), East and North, cast iron fireplace, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.94m x 0.88m (9'7\" x 2'10\").
BEDROOM 3 4.24m x 4.17m (13'10\" x 13'8\"), West, fireplace, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.94m x 0.88m (9'7\" x 2'10\").
LAUNDRY ROOM 2.91m x 1.89m (9'6\" x 6'2\"), sink unit, worktops with cupboards under, wall cabinets, automatic washing machine.
SHOWER ROOM 4.07m x 1.6m (13'4\" x 5'2\"), North, tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin with cupboard under, WC, extractor fan, recess with wall mounted gas fired boiler.
LINEN ROOM 2.93m x 1.18m (9'7\" x 3'10\"), East.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING West, access to loft.
BEDROOM 4 4.3m x 4.27m (14'1\" x 14'), East, wardrobe. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.58m x 1.87m (8'5\" x 6'1\").
BEDROOM 5 4.29m x 4.27m (14' x 14'), East, fireplace, wardrobes.
BEDROOM 6 4.3m x 4.2m (14'1\" x 13'9\"), West, fireplace, wardrobes.
BATHROOM 3.4m x 2.17m (11'1\" x 7'1\"), West, suite comprising roll top bath, shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, ladder radiator, tiled walls and floor, extractor fan.
THIRD FLOOR
ATTIC ROOM 1 4.32m min x 3.47m plus 1.33m x 1.24m (14'2 min x 11'4\" plus 4'4\" x 4'), East and West facing Velux.
ATTIC ROOM 2 5.36m x 4m (17'7\" x 13'1\"), East and West facing Velux.
OUTSIDE West facing paved COURTYARD (shared pedestrian access with adjoining property). Gravelled PARKING forecourt.
SERVICES All main services connected.
COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band \"D\" which amounts to £1,709.08 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
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