Property Details: • Type: Terraced • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • IMMACULATELY PRESENTED CHARACTER COTTAGE • TRANQUIL SETTING ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE VILLAGE • EXCELLENT VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRYSIDE TO CORFE CASTLE AND THE PURBECK HILLS • WELL MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT • 2 RECEPTION ROOMS • 3 BEDROOMS • BATHROOM • SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN
Location: • Nearest Station: Wareham Station • Distance to Station: 7.245939787375276 miles
Agent Information: • Address: 41 Station Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AD
Full Description: Castle View is a small terrace of 3 cottages situated in a tranquil setting on the outskirts of the village of Langton Matravers. Approached by an unmade lane adjoining farmland, it enjoys excellent views over open countryside towards Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills. It is ideal for a country retreat and for walkers with the iconic Jurassic Coastal walks nearby.<br /><br />The cottage has been owned by the same family for many years and is immaculately presented throughout offering a relaxed home with an easy living style. The character of the property has been well maintained and is decorated in a neutral décor to maximise the light and spatial feeling.<br /><br />It is thought to date back to the latter part of the 19th Century of stone, under a slate roof. Rear additions, which are externally cement rendered, have been added in more recent times.<br /><br />Langton Matravers lies at the heart of the Isle of Purbeck and sits to the West of the seaside resort of Swanage (2.5 miles distant), with its fine, safe, sandy beach and the market town of Wareham (some 9 miles),which has main line rail links to London Waterloo (approx 2.5 hours). Much of the area surrounding the village is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty incorporating the Jurassic Coast, part of the World Heritage Coastline.<br /><br />The living room with fine views over open country welcomes you to this charming character home. It has the benefit of exposed stone walling and an inset fire with Purbeck stone surround and recessed book shelving. The dining room is at the rear of the cottage and enjoys a Southerly aspect and gives access to the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is also at the rear and is fitted with a range of cream units with contrasting worktops, integrated electric hob and oven, space for freestanding fridge freezer and dishwasher. Leading off, the lobby has plumbing for an automatic washing machine and door to the garden.<br /><br />Living Room 4.48 m x 4.46m max (14'8" x 14'7" max)<br />Dining Room 4.48m x 3.61m (14'8" x 11'10")<br />Kitchen 4.73m x 2.1m (15'6" x 6'11")<br />Rear Porch 2.06m x 1.37m (6'9" x 4'6")<br /><br />There are two double bedrooms on the first floor. Bedroom 1 has fine rural views and Bedroom 2 is South facing overlooking the garden. The family bathroom is on this level and comprises a 'P' shaped panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and WC. Approached by a steep enclosed staircase, there is a further double bedroom on the second floor with a Velux window giving panoramic views over the Purbeck Hills, Corfe Castle and Swanage Bay in the distance.<br /><br />Bedroom 1 4.46m x 2.77m (14'8" x 9i'1")<br />Bedroom 2 2.91m x 2.52m (9'6" x 8'3")<br />Bathroom 2.78m x 1.93m (9'2" x6'4")<br />Bedroom 3 4.47m x 3.54m (14'8" x 11'7")<br /><br />Outside the South facing rear garden is mostly lawned, bound by a mix of stone walling and fencing. There is an outside toilet at the bottom of the garden. There is an outbuilding and workshop situated nearby, the buildings are owned by the sellers whilst the land is held under licence from the National Trust, the current ground rent is £240 per annum.<br /><br />Services: Mains water, septic tank drainage, electricity. The septic tank is shared between the three cottage and the maintenance cost shared equally. Annual approximate cost £90.<br /><br />Council Tax Band D - £2,651.09 for 2026/2027<br /><br /><b>VIEWING</b> By appointment only through Sole Agents Corbens, . The postcode for this property is <b>BH19 3HT</b><br /><br />Property Ref: LAN2255 <br />
