East Street, BH20

A one-bedroom former groom's Grade II listed period cottage located in the shadow of Corfe Castle in a historic village on the National Trust's Purbeck Estate.

The property also benefits from a nearby garden plot.

Once the home of the groom to a now converted medieval merchant house, to which Groom's Cottage is attached, the cottage sits in the shadow of the castle towering above. Inside, it is a world away from its medieval beginnings with contemporary décor running throughout.

Anticipated availability - June 2026.

A dedicated viewing day is anticipated to be held on Thursday 21st May 2026.

£900 per calendar month.

For further information or to apply to view the property, please see attached brochure for contact details and the application to view form.

Photographs credit Chris Lacey.


** PLEASE NOTE THE PROPERTY WILL NOT BE FURNISHED AND WHITE GOODS MIGHT NOT BE PROVIDED **


The Property


Ground Floor
Entrance to one room comprising kitchen/diner/lounge with a log burner.

First Floor
Small landing, bathroom with shower over the bath, 1 small double bedroom.

Outdoor space
Outside the front door, there is a small, unenclosed paved area for the cottage.
The property will also have the benefit of its own garden plot nearby the property. The garden plot will not be immediately available at the start of the tenancy.

Parking

No parking is available at the property. Enquiries can be made by prospective tenants to the local council in this regard.

Outgoings and Services

The property benefits from electric heaters fitted throughout, along with mains water, mains sewerage and mains electric. Tenants are to provide their own white goods. TV and internet connection must be organised by the tenant. The tenant is to pay Council Tax and all other outgoings relating to the property.


The Tenancy

Term: The property is available to let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy with no fixed term.

Rent: £900 per calendar month in advance by Direct Debit with the first payment being made on the commencement of the tenancy.

Deposit: No deposit is required.

Rent reviews: The National Trust usually carries out rent reviews property every year.

Insurance: The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the building. The Tenant will be responsible for insuring the contents.

Repairing Responsibilities (Summary): The Trust will be responsible for repairs to the structure, exterior of the building, installations for the supply of services and external decoration. The Tenant will be responsible for the interior, maintenance of the garden, fences and for the annual sweeping of any chimneys and flues.

Sub Letting: The property shall be occupied as a single private residence only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession for the whole or any part of the premises.

Pets: Will be considered at application. Tenants must seek the landlord's permission for any animals or birds to be kept at the property.

EPC: E Rating.


Note:

**NB: These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair summary of the property.

Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact.

Prospective applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection as to these and other relevant details.

Photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are only approximate.

The floor plans are for indicative purposes only.

The National Trust reserves the right of not having to accept any offer received for this property.**