Swanage, Dorset

A spacious, period three storey house set in the heart of old Swanage and looking out across Swanage Bay. The expansive and stunning views are magnificent and set the tone for this haven of peace and tranquillity.

Entering from the front garden into the HALLWAY there is the original tiled floor which runs from outside the front door right through to the kitchen, with the original period staircase climbing above. To the left is a large window framing one of many sea views. Stepping through a glazed door to the right takes you into the DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM with original wooden flooring running throughout. The spacious SITTING ROOM, extending from the kitchen to the bay window, oozes old world charm with a carved wooden fireplace and tiled inset housing an open fire and the whole room enjoying spectacular views across the town and sea through the expanse of window. Double glazed doors open into a contemporary and airy kitchen equipped with an electric oven, gas hob and overhead extractor fan. The room is flooded with light, courtesy of a skylight above and large glazed doors which open out onto the garden. The current owner has also designed a space for a Smeg™ fridge. There are plentiful work surfaces finished with Indian marble tops and masses of storage behind painted wooden units. A step into the garden takes you to the door into the GARAGE which doubles as a WORKSHOP/BOOT ROOM. It is fitted with a washing machine, tumble dryer, work surfaces and basin, and above currently hangs the family kayaks for storage when not off exploring the coastline.

A further door from the kitchen leads back into the hallway where beneath the stairs a charming CLOAKROOM is fitted with W.C. and wash hand basin. The staircase is wide and bathed with more light as it ascends. To the front of the first floor is the PRINCIPAL BEDROOM, a spacious double, with more signature views from the window down across the Swanage Bay. Next to this is a rather stylish SHOWER ROOM, recently refurbished with wooden flooring and wooden wainscoting creating a seaside feel. It is fitted with a powerful walk-in shower, stylish radiator and heated towel rail, W.C. and wash hand basin.

To the rear of the first floor is BEDROOM TWO, another double bedroom with a large sunny window, a wash hand basin and the hearth of a fireplace which has been cleverly incorporated to make maximum space for storage. Next to this is the main FAMILY BATHROOM, fitted with bath, overhead shower, wash hand basin and W.C. Stairs then take you to the top floor with BEDROOM THREE a further spacious double with windows on two sides offering birds eye views across Swanage and out to sea. The current owners have sometimes used this as the main bedroom because of these enviable views. Next to this is BEDROOM FOUR, another spacious double bedroom, with views across the main garden and to the period stone properties that ascend behind.

Outside
To the front of the house, steps take you up from the driveway (where 2 cars can be parked ‘nose to tail’) to the front garden which is a mixture of original stone paving and established planting, offering a perfect spot to take in the first of many sea views.

From the kitchen, the garden is tiered on two levels. The first patio leads directly from the kitchen which easily incorporates the outdoor space into the home. A few steps take you up to the main garden, laid to lawn and patio, offering an additional sheltered space for outdoor dining. The garden is bathed in southerly sunshine. The current owners had considered converting the roof of the garage as an additional entertaining space, to make even more of the views out to sea and the setting sun.

Location
Looking across the rooftops of old Swanage and out towards the bay, the property has a stunning location in a much sought after area within close proximity to the old village centre of Swanage.

It’s just 10 minutes’ walk to the beach and Parade, offering easy access to Swanage’s town centre with its independent shops, restaurants and seafront. For a small town it offers an enviable programme of events throughout the year, from music festivals (Blues, Jazz and Folk) to the annual Carnival and Regatta.

From the house you can reach the Southwest Coast Path via a nature reserve (a haven for blackberry picking) and a 20 minute walk to Durlston Castle, situated in the Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve, a gem of a wildlife location on the doorstep and a joy for the whole family. After a stop for refreshments the walk back to Swanage is via a beautiful cliff top with views across the Bay to the Isle of Wight, arriving in Swanage via Peveril Point, the RNLI Station, the fishermen’s huts and the Pier.

A walk in the opposite direction from the house will take you, via the beach and a challenging climb, to another exhilarating cliff top walk towards the famous Old Harry Rocks, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Directions
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