East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20

Property Details: • Type: End of Terrace • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Grade II Listed period cottage • Character features • 1500 sqft • Scope to improve • Garden • Countryside views

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: Minster House The Commons, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JU

Full Description: A charming stone cottage boasting plenty of character and potential and ideally located in the pretty Dorset town of Corfe Castle. Available as a whole or in two Lots.Property - Lot 1Located along East Street, just a short distance from the centre of Corfe Castle lies No.79. an attractive, double fronted, Grade II listed stone cottage. The property is in need of some modernisation throughout but currently offers over 1500 sqft of accommodation over two floors. The ground floor comprises three reception rooms, one of which is smaller and would serve as a good study/snug room along with providing access to the stairs. All three reception rooms included a fireplace, one open fire, one inglenook and the other is currently concealed. The bathroom benefits from a Velux window and the kitchen is located to the rear, overlooking the garden. Upstairs you will find three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all off the main landing. Lot 2 A large stone barn located adjacent to 79 East Street sat within 0.15 acre of garden boasting vehicular access and a handful of additional derelict outbuildings. The barn currently comprises of three sections including a garage workshop and store area but could benefit from improvement and potentially further development subject to necessary planning consents. The garden is currently overgrown but would make a delightful space once cleared. Towards to the rear of the garden the land beyond drops away revealing a stunning vista over the surrounding undulating countryside.  Note: The green hatched area would allow access for Lot 1 and the neighbour to access the street from the rear of their properties.The black dotted line on the plan is access for the neighbour.Method of saleThe lots are for sale by Informal Tender. Bids are to be submitted for either the whole or an individual lot by 12.00pm on Thursday 6th February 2025.Viewing Dates • 18th Jan. 1pm -3pm • 24th Jan. 2:30pm -4:30pm • 1st Feb. 1pm -3pm • 5th Feb. 2:30pm -4:30pmThe SituationCorfe Castle is one of the UK's most recognisable and historic villages, famous for its hilltop castle ruins that overlook its many picturesque Purbeck stone cottages. The village is located on the pretty ‘Isle of Purbeck’ and is easily accessible by private and public transport. Amenities include school, church, restaurants, a selection of village inns, a bakery, tea rooms and a cafe. Located partway between the riverside market town of Wareham (5 miles) and the seaside resort of Swanage (6 miles) which both offer a further range of shopping facilities including a Sainsburys supermarket and a mainline station to London Waterloo. The stunning sandy beaches of Studland which has a chain ferry giving access to Poole and Bournemouth. There are many delightful walks close by and the Swanage and Wareham steam railway giving services between Corfe, Harmans Cross and Swanage. Other family attractions include a model village, the village museum, famous steam railway, many interesting shops, and historic connections to Enid Blyton and the Famous Five.OutsideThe rear garden is currently overgrown and would benefit from some sympathetic landscaping. Once cleared the garden will benefit from a far reaching and undulating view of the surrounding countryside. NoteThe neighbouring property has a pedestrian right of access across the rear of the property and along the passageway to the street.Council TaxDorset Council Tax EEPC: N/AServicesMains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Ultrafast, full fibre, broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.DirectionsPost code: BH20 5EEWhat3words /// carpets.steam.aliens