House in Dorset

About this property

Built in 1827 this former farm labourer s cottage has been lovingly updated to provide a fantastic holiday home set in a secluded and breathtaking location close to the beautiful coast of Dorset.

Backing onto verdant fields, this secluded property is set close to the village of Worth Matravers and is an ideal base for exploring the Purbeck Hills. Dorset s breathtaking coast is only 1 mile away, with nearby places of interest including Winspit Quarry (just over a mile), Chapman s Pool (under a mile) and Old Harry Rocks (7 miles). The charming traditional seaside town of Swanage (4.5 miles) has a sandy beach, traditional promenade and pier. Heading inland, you can visit the ruins of Corfe Castle (4.5 miles) or explore the stunning Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve (7 miles). You can catch the ferry from Studland (7 miles) or enjoy the beaches at Lulworth Cove (16.5 miles) and Kimmeridge Bay (10 miles). On entering this beautiful property, you can leave coats and boots in the hallway, then head down a few steps into the bright and welcoming lounge. This lovely, light filled room is an ideal space to unwind in, with an oak floor, glass roof, comfortable seating and TV/DVD. The attractive kitchen/diner is stylishly arranged, with a high vaulted ceiling and oak floor, and features a pretty dining area and a kitchen which is equipped with a double oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge and freezer. Three steps lead up to the utility room with the dryer. There s also a snug on the lower ground floor with a wood burner, keyboard and plenty of seating. The ground floor offers two comfortable en suite double bedrooms, one with a 5 bed, an oak floor, a low arch and French doors to the terrace. The other double has a raised area for the bed, reached via two steps. Both en suites are also accessed via a couple of steps. There is also an additional bathroom with a claw foot bath and hand held shower. Going upstairs, you will find three more bedrooms, each with a window seat, wooden shutters and oak floors: one twin room, a double and a bunk bedroom. The first floor also features a shower room complete with shower and WC. Please note, the property is set over several levels, with a number of internal steps. The front garden features a raised lawn, trees and shrubs, a children s tree swing and a fire pit with stone seats (to be used at own risk). Heading round to the back, the garden is largely laid to lawn and is surrounded by trees and shrubs. The back garden has a large terrace with plenty of outdoor furniture, a pizza oven, BBQ and outdoor shower. There is equipment for a range of outdoor ball games and football goals and a large trampoline in the garden and ample parking available. Need to know: 5 bedrooms 1 double room with 5 bed, 2 double rooms, 1 twin room, 1 bunk bedroom. 4 bathrooms 1 bathroom with hand held shower, bath and WC, 2 en suite shower rooms with WC, 1 shower room with WC. TV/DVD. Double oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave, fridge and freezer. Coffee machine. Equipment for Badminton, Rounders, Cricket & Football. Football nets. Large Trampoline. 1/2 acre games field see photo. Garden with outdoor furniture, children's tree swing, outdoor shower, BBQ, fire pit and pizza oven. Ample off road parking. Underfloor heating and electric included. Wood burner logs included October end of April. Wi Fi included (email and web browsing only). Shop 2.5 miles. Pub 0.5 miles. Coast 1 mile. Swanage 4 miles.

Accommodation

Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes