East Creech, Dorset

Property Details: • Type: Cottage • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Grade II listed thatched cottage dating from the mid-17th century • Situated in the sought-after hamlet of East Creech, Isle of Purbeck • Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • Wealth of character features including exposed beams and flagstone flooring • Impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burner and original bread oven • Detached architect designed timber annexe & beautiful gardens of approx 0.25 acres • Private gravel driveway with parking for two vehicles • Additional orchard and lawned areas with countryside views • Convenient access to Corfe Castle, Wareham and the Jurassic Coast • Vacant possession & no forward chain

Location: • Nearest Station: Wareham Station • Distance to Station: 3.5340406332185124 miles

Agent Information: • Address: Briggs House, 26 Commercial Road, Ashley Cross, Poole, BH14 0JR

Full Description: <b> CHARMING GRADE II THATCHED COTTAGE WITH ANNEXE IN AN IDYLLIC PURBECK SETTING </b> <br /> <br />Welcome to a truly enchanting Grade II listed thatched home, believed to date back to the mid-17th century and set within the picturesque hamlet of East Creech in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck. Surrounded by rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming home offers an idyllic rural lifestyle close to the historic village of Corfe Castle, yet still within easy reach of Wareham's mainline railway station, providing direct links to London Waterloo. <br /> <br />The cottage effortlessly blends period character with modern comfort. Inside, the sitting room showcases a striking inglenook fireplace complete with wood burner and bread oven, complemented by flagstone flooring and exposed timbers. The kitchen retains a traditional feel, featuring an electric Aga set within a former fireplace. Upstairs, the principal bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and characterful fireplace, adding to the home's undeniable charm. Externally, the property enjoys beautifully maintained gardens extending to approximately a quarter of an acre, including a kitchen garden, orchard and additional lawned areas. A standout feature is the detached timber annexe, thoughtfully designed with bi-fold doors opening onto a private lawn with distant views towards Poole Harbour, making it ideal for guests, home working or additional accommodation. <br /> <br />A rare opportunity to acquire a quintessential Dorset cottage in a peaceful yet well-connected location, offered for sale with vacant possession and no forward chain. <br /> <br /> <br /><b> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION </b> <br /> <br />Tenure <br />Freehold <br /> <br />Council Tax <br />Band D - Dorset Council <br /> <br />Services <br />Mains electricity, private water and drainage and oil-fired central heating and Aga