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" This attractive detached stone house formerly comprises a terrace of 5 cottages converted into one dwelling around the mid 20th Century. The original building is thought to date back to the 1800s and was owned for several years by the famous author Nina Warner Hooke. Little Durnford has recently been sympathetically restored and extended resulting in a particularly fine home with features including * 5 RECEPTION ROOMS * FITTED KITCHEN * IMPOSING DRAWING ROOM * LANDSCAPED GARDEN PLUS ADDITIONAL PADDOCK * EN-SUITE BEDROOM * ATTACHED GARAGE * GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING *

The village of Langton Matravers lies approximately 2n++ miles to the west of the seaside resort of Swanage and some 9 miles from the market town of Wareham, the latter having main line rail link to London Waterloo (approximately 2n++ hours). Much of the area surrounding the village is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and also incorporates a World Heritage Coastline.


ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE HALL East, flagstone flooring, ornate original oak cupboard, staircase to first floor.

DRAWING ROOM 8.38m x 3.19m

(27'5" x 10'5"), East & North, Purbeck stone fireplace with wood burning stove set on polished stone hearth, exposed stone walling, glazed double doors to:

SITTING ROOM 6.88m x 3.22m

(22'6" x 10'6"), North & West, some views of the Purbeck Hills, exposed stone wall, beamed ceiling, flagstone flooring, glazed double doors to paved terrace and rear garden, double doors to:

GAMES ROOM 4.3m x 3.32m

(14'1" x 10'10"), fitted cupboards, personal door to garage.

BREAKFAST ROOM 3.87m x 3.06m

(12'8" x 10'), East, attractive ornamental range set in brick and stone fireplace, wooden floor.

DINING ROOM 6.4m x 2.89m

(20'11" x 9'5"), South & East, ornamental fireplace and feature beam, wooden floor, staircase to bedroom 4.

LOBBY recessed cupboard, slate flooring.

KITCHEN 3.58m x 3.04m

(11'8" x 9'11"), East, range of fitted units with granite worktops, drawers and cupboards under, Butler double sink, wall cabinets and fitted plate rack, matching centre island unit with fitted cupboards with inset halogen hob and oven, Aga set in brick surround, slate flooring, door to garden.

UTILITY ROOM 3.05m x 1.98m

(10' x 6'5"), East, range of fitted units with tiled worktops, drawers and cupboards under, wall cabinets, wine rack, cupboards housing automatic washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer, stale flooring.

CLOAKROOM 1.58m x 1.34m

(5'2" x 4'4"), East, WC with antique cistern, corner wash basin.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING East.

BEDROOM 1 7.24m x 3.1m

(23'9" x 10'2"), East, range of fitted wardrobes.

BEDROOM 2 5.16m x 3.18m

(16'11" x 10'5"), East, range of fitted wardrobes, large study area.

BEDROOM 3 (accessed via either bedroom 1 or 4) 3.61m x 3.06m (11'10" x 10'), East, fitted wardrobe.

BEDROOM 4 3.17m x 2.79m

(10'4" x 9'1"), East.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.52m x 2.03m min (8'3" x 6'7" min), East, newly fitted suite comprising roll-top bath, large shower cubicle with glazed screen and tiled splashback, WC, wash basin with cupboard under, beamed ceiling, exposed stone walling.

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.45m x 1.7m widening to 2.35m

(11'3" x 5'6" widening to 7'8"), East, suite comprising roll-top bath, large shower cubicle with glazed screen and tiled splashback, vanity unit with inset wash basin and cupboards under, WC, beamed ceiling, exposed stone walling.

OUTSIDE Attractive LANDSCAPED GARDEN of approximately 0.35 of an acre (0.14 hectares), situated to the front and side of the property, mostly laid to lawn with flower borders and shrubs, fruit trees, large paved terrace with Purbeck stone walling and barbecue, gravelled rockery section leading to ornamental pond and second concrete paved terrace with large timber summerhouse and giving views across open country to the Purbeck Hills. ADDITIONAL PADDOCK measuring 0.21 of an acre (0.084 hectares). Driveway providing parking for 4 vehicles leading to GARAGE 8.47m x 3.37m

(27'9" x 11'), up-and-over door, currently fitted with shelving and wine rack.

SERVICES All mains services connected.

COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band "G" which amounts to £2,818.55 for 2011/2012, although this must be confirmed by your conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.

VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284. "