Welcome to 26 Durlston Road, Swanage, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the BH19 2HX area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 218.69 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £286,000 and a rental potential of £1,859 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Sep 18, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"This superior detached Edwardian house is well located in a premier position with good views of Durlston Bay and about three quarters of a mile from the town centre and sea front. ?Hillrise? stands on the South side of Swanage, a short distance from the entrance to Durlston Country Park, which is widely considered to be the gateway to the Jurassic Coast. It is thought to have been constructed in 1903 of brick with pebbledash render, under a pitched roof covered with plain clay tiles. The property offers spacious accommodation, however, it is in need of some updating and features include
3 RECEPTION ROOMS
FINE VIEWS OF DURLSTON BAY
THE SECOND FLOOR IS CURRENTLY USED AS A FLATLET which has not been officially separated
GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
ATTACHED GARAGE
FIRST FLOOR VERANDAH
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE PORCH quarry tiled floor.
HALL radiator, staircase to first floor with storage cupboard under.
LIVING ROOM 5.17m into bay x 3.94m
(16?11? into bay x 12?11?), East, views of Durlston Bay, Victorian stye tiled fireplace with fitted gas fire, 2 radiators, door to:
CONSERVATORY 4.53m x 1.69m
(14?10? x 5?6?), East, South and West, tiled floor, doors to front and rear garden.
DINING ROOM 5.32m x 3.93m
(17?5? x 12?10?), East, similar views to living room, tiled fireplace with wooden surround, gas point, radiator, wooden floor, glazed door to front garden.
SITTING ROOM 3.98m x 3.64m
(13? x 11?11?), South and West, fitted cupboard with shelving, Purbeck stone fireplace with tiled hearth, door to rear garden.
KITCHEN 5.98m x 2.4m average (19?7? x 7?10? average), West, range of modern cream units with worktops, drawers and cupboards under, inset stainless steel sink, tiled splashbacks, integrated electric hob with filtration hood over, electric oven, wall cabinets, larder cupboard, fitted shelving, plumbing for automatic washing machine, 2 radiators, door to rear garden, door to garage.
SMALL INNER HALLWAY recessed shelving, cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler.
CLOAKROOM 2.47m x 0.88m
(8?1? x 2?10?), West, WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled splashback, radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING West, walk-in airing cupboard with fitted shelving, radiator, telephone entry system, staircase to second floor.
BEDROOM 1 4.81m x 3.95m
(15?9? x 12?11?), East and North, good views across Durlston Bay, Victorian style half tiled fireplace, recessed wardrobe with high level storage over, radiator, access to verandah. EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.9m x 2.55m
(9?6? x 8?4?), North, suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under, part tiled walls, radiator.
BEDROOM 2 5.15m x 3.96m
(16?10? x 12?11?), East and North, similar views to Bedroom 1, recessed cupboard, 2 radiators, access to verandah. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.76m x 1.78m
(9?1? x 5?10?), East, similar views to Bedroom 1, walk-in tiled shower cubicle with folding glazed doors, WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under, radiator.
BEDROOM 3 3.94m x 3.3m
(12?11? x 10?9?), South, Victorian style fireplace, wall mounted wash hand basin, radiator.
BATHROOM 1.86m x 1.24m
(6?1? x 4?), West, suite comprising wood panelled bath, WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, part tiled walls, radiator.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING (currently arranged as a flatlet) West facing Velux window, recessed cupboard (on the half landing) housing insulated hot water cylinder, access to loft storage space.
LIVING ROOM 5.87m x 3.21m excluding recess (19?3? x 10?6? excluding recess), East and South, good views over Durlston Bay and Durlston Country Park, Victorian style fireplace with fitted gas fire and polished Purbeck stone hearth, sloping ceiling, radiator.
KITCHEN 3.94m x 2.76m max (12?11? x 9? max), West, worktops with drawers and cupboards under, inset composite sink, integrated electric hob with oven under and extractor hood over, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, wall cabinets, breakfast bar, sloping ceiling, radiator.
BEDROOM 3.59m x 3.37m
(11?9? x 11?), East, good views over Durlston Bay, recessed storage cupboard with shelving, fitted wardrobe, sloping ceiling, radiator, door to bathroom.
BATHROOM 2.71m x 2.63m
(8?10? x 8?7?), West facing Velux window, suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround, walk-in corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, bidet, tiled floor, access to eaves storage, ladder radiator, sloping ceiling.
CLOAKROOM 1.6m x 1.17m
(5?2? x 3?10?), West facing Velux window, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, sloping ceiling.
OUTSIDE The FRONT GARDEN is mostly paved with mature shrub and flower boards, tiled verandah, paved driveway with PARKING for up to 2 vehicles leading to SINGLE ATTACHED GARAGE 5.37m x 2.3m
(17?7? x 7?6?), wooden doors, electric light and power. There is a paved footpath leading to a tiered REAR GARDEN which has a lawned section, paved sun terrace, flower and shrub borders, timber potting shed, timber shed, gated access to West Durston Lane.
SERVICES All mains services connected.
COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band ?F?, the amount payable for 2010/11 being £2,442.74, although this must be confirmed by your conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.
VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Messrs Corben & Son."