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" This substantial country house is well situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, approximately 1 mile to the East of the historic village of Corfe Castle. It is thought to have been constructed in the 1930s and has external cement rendered elevations under a pitched roof covered with concrete tiles. The house has many attractive features, including
SPACIOUS AND WELL PLANNED ACCOMMODATION
PRINCIPAL ROOMS ENJOYING A FINE SOUTHERLY ASPECT
EXTENSIVE GROUNDS OF ABOUT 1 ACRE
MASTER BEDROOM WITH DRESSING ROOM AND EN-SUITE BATHROOM
LARGE FAMILY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WITH OIL FIRED AGA
DETACHED SELF-CONTAINED STUDIO
PARTIAL DOUBLE GLAZING
OIL FIRED HEATING
DOUBLE GARAGE AND OTHER OUTBUILDINGS

Corfe Castle lies approximately 5 miles from the market town of Wareham and a similar distance from the seaside resort of Swanage and is nationally renowned for its historic Ruins. Much of the surrounding area is owned by the National Trust and is designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, incorporating a World Heritage Coastline.

ACCOMMODATION

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL North, oak front door, tiled floor, staircase to first floor with storage cupboard under.

DRAWING ROOM 6.16m x 4.7m

(20?2? x 15?5?), South, East and North, polished Purbeck marble fireplace with Baxi grate, double doors to terrace and garden, oak floor.

MORNING ROOM 6m x 3.78m

(19?8? x 12?4?), South and West, Purbeck stone fireplace, recessed fitted cupboard and shelving.

DINING ROOM 5.43m max narrowing to 3.53m x 4.92m

(17?9? max narrowing to 11?6? x 16?2?), South and North, fitted cupboard, limed oak floor, casement door to garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.93m x 4.18m max (16?2? x 13?8? max), South and North, range of modern units, double stainless steel sink with hardwood worktops, drawers and cupboards under, ceramic hob, integrated NEFF double oven, tiled splashbacks, wall cabinets, oil fired 4 oven AGA cooker, walk-in larder, large walk-in boiler room with airing cupboard, oil fired heating boiler, all with tiled floors.

LOBBY door to rear garden, tiled floor.

UTILITY ROOM 2.2m x 1.72m

(7?2? x 5?7?), East, stainless steel sink, wall cabinets, plumbing for automatic washing machine, tiled floor.

STUDY 3m x 2.65m

(9?10? x 8?8?), South, tiled floor.

CLOAKROOM 2m x 1.15m

(6?6? x 3?9?), South, WC, corner wash basin, tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING North, access to storage space in the loft, second airing cupboard, built-in wardrobe, Canadian maple wood floor.

BEDROOM 1 4.93m x 4.m

(16?2? x 13?1?), South and North, Canadian maple wood floor. DRESSING ROOM 3.32m x 2.4m (10?10? x 7?10?), East, range of fitted cupboards, Canadian maple wood floor. EN-SUITE BATHROOM 3.31m x 2.3m

(10?10? x 7?6?), East, modern suite in white comprising panelled bath, walk-in shower area, bidet, wash basin, part tiled walls, tiled floor.

BEDROOM 2 5.41m x 3.57m

(17?9? x 11?8?), South, fitted wardrobe. EN-SUITE WC 1.34m x 1.16m

(4?4? x 3?9?), South, WC, wash basin.

BEDROOM 3 4.9m x 4m

(16? x 13?1?), North, South and West, pedestal wash basin.

BEDROOM 4 3.56m x 2.97m

(11?8? x 9?8?), South, fitted wardrobe, wash basin.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.34m narrowing to 1.14m x 2.34m narrowing to 1.62m

(7?8? narrowing to 3?8? x 7?8? narrowing to 5?3?), South, modern suite in white comprising panelled bath with shower and screen, pedestal basin, WC, part tiled walls, tiled floor.

OUTSIDE The house is set in EXTENSIVE GROUNDS of approximately 1 acre which surround the property and are mostly laid to lawn with flowers and shrub borders, Purbeck stone paved South facing terrace with steps leading to the garden and SUMMERHOUSE, greenhouse, timber garden shed. Detached DOUBLE GARAGE 6.5m x 5.86m

(21?3? x 19?2?), electronically remote controlled twin up-and-over doors, door to garden. Separate detached SINGLE GARAGE, a further block of 2 GARAGES and wood store.

DETACHED SELF-CONTAINED STUDIO

BED-SITTING ROOM 5.14m x 3.34m

(16?10? x 10?11?), East and West, laminate wood flooring.

KITCHENETTE 2.13m x 0.95m

(6?11? x 3?1?), stainless steel sink with cupboards under, tiled floor.

SHOWER ROOM 2.34m x 2m

(7?8? x 6?6?), South, tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, tiled floor.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private country drainage. Oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band ?G?, the amount payable for 2008/09 being £2,491.19, although this must be confirmed by your conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.

VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Messrs Corben & Son.