Harmans Cross, Dorset

A highly appealing building plot now for sale with PERMISSION FOR A 4 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE. (Planning Permission P/FUL/2022/06807 dated 5 April 2023) Influenced by the Monterey tree in the garden, 'Monterey House, when completed, will offer an elegant balance of calm sophistication and everyday comfort. The home has been cleverly oriented to face due south, with expansive glazed doors and balconies that open directly onto the garden, ensuring that every principal room will enjoy uninterrupted views of the Monterey tree, the surrounding valley, and the Purbeck hills beyond. This orientation fills the home with sunlight throughout the day and creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. A spacious SITTING and DINING area will form the heart of the home, bathed in natural light and oriented to enjoy unrestricted views across the garden. This flowing open-plan space is designed to be ideal for both entertaining and quiet reflection.

The KITCHEN will be sleek and practical, complemented by a walk-in PANTRY and separate UTILITY ROOM. A private STUDY will provide a dedicated spot for work or reading, while a guest CLOAKROOM and well-placed storage will ensure everyday functionality.

Upstairs, the PRINCIPAL SUITE is designed as a serene escape, with its own DRESSING AREA and a refined ENSUITE. BEDROOM 2 and BEDROOM 3 will also benefit from private ENSUITES, and BEDROOM 2 will be served by a contemporary FAMILY BATHROOM. A generous, light-filled HOME OFFICE will complete the picture, adaptable for remote working or creative pursuits.

Outside
Approached by a long private drive, Monterey House will sit in an elevated position, cocooned by mature planting that provides a deep sense of privacy and seclusion. The gardens will stretch away to the south, gently sloping down from the house toward the magnificent Monterey tree, from which the home takes its name.
This will be a garden alive with charm and colour — richly planted borders, peaceful lawned areas, and a terrace that will be perfect for dining alfresco. From its raised position, the property will enjoy broad countryside views, with the Purbeck hills rising in the distance and, at times, the nostalgic sight of the steam train chugging gently along the valley below.

The long driveway will lead to ample parking and a GARAGE (with office above), while the grounds will offer a true sense of escape — south-facing and flooded with glorious sunshine throughout the day. It is a place of stillness, beauty and belonging.

Location
Harmans Cross offers everything one might hope for from a charming Dorset village — and a little more besides. Two nearby petrol stations each offer convenience stores, with one also housing a local post office where queues are virtually unheard of. A short stroll away is the much-loved village hall, which transforms throughout the year into a cinema, concert venue, wedding space, and occasional pub — a social hub to which locals are rightly devoted.

The surrounding grounds host one of the highlights of the Purbeck summer calendar: the vibrant village fête. Adding to the sense of enchantment, a nearby steam train stop provides regular heritage journeys to both Swanage and Corfe Castle — not just a romantic notion, but a genuinely practical one. For just £149 per year, locals can purchase a season ticket offering unlimited travel — ideal for a weekly shop or a night out at the theatre in Swanage, or for afternoon tea and a gentle wander around the castle and streets of Corfe.

The historic village of Corfe Castle lies just a few minutes away, with its iconic ruins, traditional tea rooms, bakery, convenience stores, and one of the top-rated GP surgeries in the country. Swanage, a Victorian seaside town, offers a wider array of amenities: supermarkets, a dentist, independent shops, a theatre, tennis and bowls clubs, and an award-winning beach with golden sands and family-friendly attractions. Studland’s stunning four-mile stretch of coastline is also within reach — by car, foot, bicycle, or even by boat.

For families, a school bus will conveniently stop just outside Monterey House, taking pupils to The Purbeck School, with further excellent options in nearby Swanage. The area is also a paradise for walkers, with routes leading from the cottage across Burrow Down and out towards Studland, Swanage, and even to The Square & Compass — reputedly Dorset’s oldest pub — or the timeless charm of Corfe Castle.

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