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" This unique detached house stands in a superb location on a World Heritage Coastline with panoramic and uninterrupted views over Kimmeridge Bay. It is a property of great style built in the 1920s with cement rendered external elevations under a pitched roof covered with clay tiles. The White House, which was formerly owned by the Duke & Duchess of Somerset, stands in an unrivalled position above the beach and has many fine attributes including * OUTSTANDING SEA AND COUNTRY VIEWS FROM ALL PRINCIPAL ROOMS * LARGE GARDEN OF APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE (0.41 HECTARES) * DETACHED COACH HOUSE * 5 BEDROOMS (4 EN-SUITE) * GOOD SIZED BALCONY OVERLOOKING KIMMERIDGE BAY * OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS * CONSERVATORY *

Kimmeridge is a small coastal village renowned for its scenic beauty and is situated some 3 miles to the West of the historic village of Corfe Castle and some 7 miles from the market town of Wareham the latter having main line rail link to London Waterloo (approximately 2?+? hours). It is set within a Private Estate and is bounded by the sea and open country.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding marine property. It is offered for sale by tender (unless sold previously) and interested applicants are requested to submit their best bids in a sealed envelope, clearly marked The White House, Kimmeridge by no later than 12 Noon, Friday 20 July 2012. Tender forms are available upon request from our office. The sellers reserve the right not to accept the highest or indeed any offer.



ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE HALL staircase to first floor with storage cupboard under.

LIVING ROOM 5.66m x 3.6m

(18'5" x 11'9"), SW & NW, briquette fireplace, double doors to:

SITTING ROOM 6m x 2.37m

(19'8" x 7'9"), SW, picture window giving panoramic views of Kimmeridge Bay, tiled floor, door to paved terrace, throughway to:

CONSERVATORY 3.94m x 2.17m

(12'11" x 7'1"), SW, NW & NE, tiled floor, door to garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.75m narrowing to 3.54m x 4.42m

(15'7" narrowing to 11'7" x 14'6"), NE, range of fitted units with timber worktops, drawers and cupboards under, Butler style sink, wall cabinet, integrated oven with ceramic hob and filtration hood over, automatic washing machine, dishwasher, tiled floor, door to:

SIDE PORCH tiled floor, door to garden.

BEDROOM 5 4.25m x 3.62m

(13'11" x 11'10"), SW & SE, fitted dressing table. En-Suite Shower 1.16m x 1.06m

(3'9" x 3'5"), WC, wash basin, tiled walls.

CLOAKROOM 1.92m x 1m

(6'3" x 3'3"), NE, WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING SW, access to loft.

BEDROOM 1 4.25m narrowing to 3.23m x 3.63m

(13'11" narrowing to 10'7" x 11'10"), SW, SE & NW, double glazed casement door to LARGE BALCONY overlooking Kimmeridge Bay, 6m x 2.37m

(19'8" x 7'9"). En-Suite Shower 2.38m x 0.87m

(7'9" x 2'10"), WC, wash basin, tiled walls.

BEDROOM 2 3.62m narrowing to 2.6m x 3m

(11'10" narrowing to 8'6" x 9'10"), SE & NE. En-Suite Shower 2m x 0.86m

(6'6" x 2'9"), WC, wash basin, tiled walls.

BEDROOM 3 3.57m max x 2.64m

(11'8" max x 8'7"), NW. En-Suite Shower 1.8m x 1.56m max (5'10" x 5'1" max), NE, WC, wash basin, tiled walls.

BEDROOM 4 3.6m x 2.83m

(11'9" x 9'3"), SW & NW, wash basin, double glazed casement door to large balcony.

SHOWER ROOM 1.95m x 1.5m

(6'4" x 4'11"), NE, suite comprising shower cubicle, WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled walls.

OUTSIDE The White House is set in extensive grounds of approximately 1 acre (0.41 hectares) which surround the property and are mostly laid to lawn with shrubs, wide Purbeck stone paved terrace. Boiler room with oil fired central heating boiler.

THE CHAUFFEUR'S COTTAGE which is currently arranged as additional accommodation providing:

KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM 5.66m x 2.45m

(18'6" x 8'), SW, SE & NW, worktop with inset stainless steel sink, wall cabinets over.

UTILITY ROOM 3.7m x 3.6m

(12'1" x 11'9"), NE & SE, sink with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine under, shower cubicle and WC, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler.

WORKSHOP/STORE 2.5m x 1.85m

(8'2" x 6"), NE.

FIRST FLOOR
LOFT AREA (with steep staircase from the living area), 3.2m x 2.5m (10'5" x 8'2"), Velux window.

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SERVICES Mains water and electricity, country drainage. Propane gas and oil fired central heating.

BUSINESS RATES We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property has a Rateable Value of £8,300, although this must be confirmed by your Conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.

VIEWING The White House is currently let for the summer season and viewings can therefore be arranged on a Friday changeover day. By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284. "