Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset

Park on the spacious private, gated drive and step into the bright and inviting ENTRANCE HALL, a light and airy space with high ceilings and bespoke oak staircase and galleried landing. It is a statement entrance, setting the tone for the rest of the house.

The first double doorway opens to reveal the generously sized SITTING ROOM. With log burner and Purbeck stone fireplace, wide window to the front and double glazed bi-fold doors into the garden room, this is an elegant and welcoming room, cool in the summer and cosy in the winter.

Follow through into the exceptional GARDEN ROOM, a truly generous room with space for a large dining table to embrace family and friends. Full length bifold doors open out onto the garden, allowing the room to be flooded with sunshine and a cool breeze on a summer's day.

Adjoining the garden room is the KITCHEN/FAMILY SPACE. The kitchen is a stylish and contemporary space, with a large range to cook on and ample surfaces to work on too. Adjoining the kitchen and garden room is a SNUG to recline in after a meal or cosy up with your morning coffee. This superb open plan space is perfect for big family get togethers!

Off the entrance hall is a convenient UTILITY ROOM with W.C., with plumbing and space for washing machine and dryer. There is an additional reception room, presently a HOME GYM, but could just as easily work as a FORMAL DINING ROOM or PLAYROOM. Then, through an inner door there is a separate nook, which the present owners use as their STUDY.

From the entrance hall, the staircase rises to the generous first floor landing, and the bedroom accommodation. The PRINICPAL BEDROOM is a generous double room with a lovely outlook onto the garden, convenient built-in wardrobe space and an ensuite with shower, W.C. and wash basin.

BEDROOM 2 is a beautifully designed double room, with built-in wardrobe and stunning Jack & Jill ensuite with a large shower, W.C. and wash basin. Perfect as a guest room or to realise your B&B aspirations! BEDROOM 3, is another good-sized double room with window overlooking the garden, letting in plenty of sunshine. This room also has the added luxury of an ensuite with shower, wash basin and W.C. Across the galleried landing is BEDROOM 4, an ideal double room with built in wardrobes for young family members and with ease of access to the Jack & Jill shower room. Around the corner from this room, stairs lead up to BEDROOM 5 which has large Velux™ windows and an exquisite ensuite, with shower with warm toned travertine stone decor, W.C., and wash basin, giving it a modern 'studio' feel. This is a generously sized double room, perfect to use as a room like to escape to.

This well-maintained property is just waiting for you to make it your own home, after being lived in and loved. Get ready to fall head over heels in love with your new dream home!

Outside
The origin of the name, The Knap, stems from the high ground at the front of the property which provides privacy and seclusion. It has been kept as a natural area for local wildlife such as slow worms and hedgehogs. It is also a lovely spot to sit and catch the last of the evening sun.

Set in a third of an acre, you'll find a beautiful GARDEN and DECK AREA, perfect for soaking up the sun or enjoying a BBQ with friends and family. A CHALET with its own patio in the garden is perfectly situated, ready to be a tranquil yoga studio or home office. With electrics and WC and hand wash basin already in place, it is poised to be transformed into whatever you want it to be.

On the decoratively paved PRIVATE DRIVE, there is space enough to store your campervan or boat, securely. With plenty of OFF-STREET PARKING and a DOUBLE GARAGE, you can relax knowing your loved ones can visit without any stress.

Location
This well-loved family home is walking distance to the very popular village of Stoborough. With a well-provisioned shop just across the road, village school and active village hall, this is a thriving community. The bus stop is just a short walk away, with good links to Wareham, Corfe Castle, Swanage and Poole. The historic Saxon walled town of Wareham is just over a mile and has a mainline railway station (London Waterloo 2 1/2 hrs) and a wonderful variety of independent shops, banks, Post Office, schools, a library, leisure centre, churches, independent cinema and an array of cafes and public houses. Stoborough Heath offers enchanting walks and is perfect for dog walks. Arne Nature Reserve is also perfect for walkers and nature lovers, The Knap is located just 7 miles from the magnificent Studland beach, the seaside resort of Swanage, and the chain link ferry to Sandbanks.

Directions
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