Creech, Wareham
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Key features
- For sale by Auction Friday 20 November 2026
- A semi-derelict cottage with a range of outbuildings
- Nestled in approximately 2.32 acres of grounds
- Unique woodland setting
- Scope for renovation of replacement (subject to planning permission and consents)
- Kimmeridge Bay 4 miles, Wareham 4.5 miles, Poole 13 miles
Description
The Property - The property occupies secluded position within established woodland at the end of a no-through road. Extending to approximately 2.32 acres, the grounds provide a large degree of privacy and a unique setting.
Understood to have originally comprised two cottages, the site now includes a semi-derelict cottage of brick elevations beneath a corrugated roof, together with a range of farm buildings in varying states of repair. The cottage is in poor structural condition and requires comprehensive renovation throughout, whilst offering scope for extension or possible replacement, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission and any other required consents. The current accommodation provides entrance hall, sitting room and kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor.
Situation - The property is situated on the edge of Creech, a small rural hamlet south of Wareham, lying beneath the northern slopes of the Purbeck Hills. The market town of Wareham is approximately 4.5 miles and provides a comprehensive range of everyday amenities, including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and restaurants, schools, medical facilities and a mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The town also offers a range of recreational and leisure facilities. Further amenities can be found in Corfe Castle (5 miles), Swanage and Poole (13 miles), whilst the surrounding Isle of Purbeck is renowned for its attractive countryside and access to the Jurassic Coast, with numerous opportunities for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits.
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Services - There are no mains services connected to the property. Please refer to the legal pack for quotes for connection to mains water and electricity. Mobile coverage is available in the postcode area. Refer to Ofcom.
Local Authority - Dorset Council - Council Tax Band D
Agents Notes - The property is sold subject to certain rights and reservations in respect of mines and minerals, together with restrictive covenants affecting the property. Some of the buildings, including the cottage, are understood to contain asbestos. The property is within close proximity of land occupied by the Ministry of Defence and forms part of the wider Lulworth military training estate. Prospective purchasers are advised to refer to the legal pack, seek appropriate legal advice, and make their own enquiries and investigations. The property is sold as seen.
Solicitors - Battens Solicitors
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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