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Gannetts Park, Swanage

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED PROPERTY
  • CURRENTLY ARRANGED AS 2 APARTMENTS
  • EXCELLENT RESIDENTIAL POSITION
  • VIEWS OF THE PURBECK HILLS & SWANAGE BAY
  • SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION
  • OFFERS CONSIDERABLE SCOPE AS AN INVESTMENT, OR AS A FAMILY HOME
  • GOOD SIZED GARDEN
  • 2 DETACHED GARAGES & AMPLE PARKING

Description

This substantial detached property, originally a large family house is currently arranged as ground floor flat with 2 storey maisonette above. Situated in an excellent residential cul-de-sac, it is about half a mile from the town centre and some 300 metres of the seafront. The property is thought to have been built during the mid 20th Century, although converted into 2 apartments during the 1970s. It is of traditional cavity construction with cement rendered elevations, under a tiled roof.

Offered freehold, 14 Gannetts Park benefits from spacious accommodation with views of the Purbeck Hills and Swanage Bay in the distance, good sized gardens and two detached garages. The property offers considerable scope, either as an investment or to revert the layout and creating a fine family home.

The seaside resort of Swanage lies at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck, delightfully situated between the Purbeck Hills. It has a fine, safe, sandy beach, and is an attractive mixture of old stone cottages and more modern properties. To the South is the Durlston Country Park renowned for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and World Heritage Coastline. The market town of Wareham which has main line rail link to London Waterloo (approx 2.5 hour) is some 9 miles distant with the conurbation of Poole and Bournemouth being in easy reach via the Sandbanks ferry.

Spacious ground floor flat - The large living room with bay window and brick fireplace is South facing. The kitchen is fitted with a range of white units, complementing worktops and has access to the enclosed paved patio at the rear. The dining room is dual aspect and has some views of the Purbeck Hills in the distance. There are two double bedrooms, the principal room being South facing and has a range of fitted furniture. The bathroom, fitted with a white suite completes the accommodation.

Living Room    4.32m x 3.72m excl bay (14'2" x 12'2" excl bay)
Dining Room   3.67m x 3.25m (12'1" x 10'8")
Kitchen   3.53m x 1.79m (11'7" x 5'11")
Bedroom 1   4.3m excl bay x 3.71m (14'1" x 12'2" excl bay)
Bedroom 2    3.71m x 2.54m max (12'2" x 8'4" max)
Bathroom

First & Second Floor Maisonette - There are two large dual aspect reception rooms at the front of the property, each with South facing bay windows; the living room also benefits from an attractive fireplace. The kitchen has views across to the Purbeck Hills and is fitted with a range of light wooden units, tiled worktops. The principal bedroom is a good sized double and has views of the Purbeck Hills and Swanage Bay in the distance. The shower room completes the accommodation on first floor. Bedroom two is also a good sized double with similar view to the main bedroom and also has the benefit of an en-suite WC.

Living Room    4.32m x 3.72m excl bay (14'2" x 12'2" excl bay)
Dining Room   4.3m x 3.73m excl bay (14'1" x 12'3" excl bay)
Kitchen   2.79m x 2.43m (9'2" x 8')
Bedroom 1    3.96m max x 3.71m max (13' max x 12'2" max)
Shower Room   2.73m x 1.79m (8'11" x 5'10")

Bedroom 2    3.7m x 3m (12'2" x 9'10")
En-Suite WC   1.74m x 1.55m (5'9" x 5'1")

Outside, the front garden is partially lawned with shrub borders. A concrete paved driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a detached single garage.  At the rear, the large garden is mostly laid to lawn with a paved patio area, flower and shrub beds, fruit trees. A second detached double garage is accessed from the rear service lane.

SERVICES   All mains services connected.

COUNCIL TAX    Both Properties are Council Tax Band C - £2,504.96 for 2026/2027.

VIEWING    Strictly by prior appointment through the Sole Agents, Corbens, . The postcode is BH19 1PF.

Property Ref GAN2274       

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About Corbens, Swanage

41 Station Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AD
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Established in 1896, we are a family run business which specializes in the selling of all types of properties, private and commercial, throughout the Isle of Purbeck.

Our Partners and negotiators are members of the Recognized Professional Bodies including the ROYAL INSTITUTION of CHARTERED SURVEYORS, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of ESTATE AGENTS and THE OMBUDSMAN SCHEME FOR ESTATE AGENTS.

We therefore adhere to strict rules of conduct and carry full Professional Indemnity Insurance to safeguard both clients and applicants.

We are also members of the GUILD OF PROFESSIONAL ESTATE AGENTS which has a network of over 400 independent estate agents throughout the UK.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£3,079
Property: £ 675,000
Deposit: £ 67,500
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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