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"This superb chalet style detached house is well presented and quietly situated near the southern outskirts of Corfe Castle approximately three quarters of a mile from the Village Square and Castle Ruins and within easy reach of Corfe Common and open country. It is thought to have been built during the 1960s and has external elevations of natural Purbeck stone under a concrete tiled roof.

8 Battlemead has been refurbished by the current owner throughout and offers good sized accommodation with 2 reception rooms and 3 bedrooms. The principal bedroom with dressing area is particularly spacious and spans the full depth of the property.

The quintessential village of Corfe Castle lies at the centre of the Isle of Purbeck and sits to the West of the seaside resort of Swanage 5 miles distant with its fine, safe, sandy beach and the market town of Wareham a similar distance, which has main line rail links to London Waterloo approx 2.5 hours . Much of the area surrounding the village is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty incorporating the Jurassic Coast, part of the World Heritage Coastline.

Standing on a good sized plot, the driveway at the front of the property provides parking and there is gated access to the rear garden. The hallway is central to the accommodation and has dual access to the front and rear of the property. At the front of the house is the spacious dual aspect living room which has an attractive fireplace surround with fitted wood burning stove and views over the garden. The sitting room is to the side of the property and was formerly a garage; this could easily be reverted should this be required. The kitchen is situated at the rear of the house and is fitted with a range of white units with contrasting worktops, integrated gas hob and electric oven and has plumbing and space for a washing machine and dishwasher. The garden can be accessed from this room.

Living Room 5.14m x 3.79m 16 10" x 12 5"
Sitting Room 5.31m max x 3.68m 18 4" max x 12 1"
Kitchen 4.61m x 3.19m 15 2" x 10 6"

There are two ground floor double bedrooms, both situated at the front of the property and a bathroom fitted with a modern suite in white completes the accommodation on this level. The principal bedroom with dressing area is on the first floor, accessed via a paddle staircase, and is extremely spacious. The velux windows amplify the light and spaciousness of the room and give views over the village to the Purbeck Hills.

Bedroom 1 5.58m max x 3.68m 18 4" max x 12 1"
Plus Dressing Area 5.17m max x 3.87m max 17 max x 12 8" max
Bedroom 2 4.32m x 3.62m 13 11" x 11 10"
Bedroom 3 3.61m x 2.75m 11 10" x 9
Bathroom 2.73m x 1.68m 9 x 5 6"

At the rear, the attractive garden is good sized and is mostly lawned with established flower and shrub beds, a paved terrace, greenhouse and summerhouse.

Viewing is strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents, Corbens, . the postcode for the property is BH20 5ER.

Council Tax Band E £3,157.33 for 2025 2026

Property Ref COR2128


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