4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

No: 1 Sunnydale Villas is a fine semi-detached house, formerly a coastguard cottage, which stands in an excellent residential position on the southern outskirts of Swanage close to Durlston Country Park and about three quarters of a mile from the town centre. The generously sized accommodation throughout, arranged over three floors, has views over Durlston Bay from the upper floors.

Thought to have been constructed during the mid-19th Century although extended in 1984, the property is immaculately presented with a mix of original character features including high ceilings, large windows and flagstone flooring combined with contemporary fixtures and fittings throughout.

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, all of which blend in well with the peaceful surroundings. To the South is Durlston Country Park renowned for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and World Heritage Coastline.

The entrance hall, with quarry tiled floor, welcomes you to this character property. Leading off, the generous dining room with flagstone flooring and original tiled fireplace (not working) has double casement doors opening to the conservatory beyond. The stylish sitting room has an attractive Purbeck stone fireplace with open fire and large windows. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with range of wooden units with tiled worktops and a stable door opening to the enclosed rear courtyard. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Sitting Room   4.85m x 3.99m (15'11" x 13'1")
Dining Room   4.85m max x 3.26m (15'11" max x 10'8")
Conservatory  2.83m x 2.62m (9'4" x 8'7")
Kitchen/Breakfast Room  4.46m x 3.1m (14'8" x 10'2")
Utility Room    2.21m x 1.99m (7'3" x 6'7")

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The master bedroom enjoys views of Durlston Bay, has a range of fitted wardrobes and the benefit of an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two also has fine views of Durlston Bay and an attractive fireplace. Bedroom three is at the rear of the property, fitted with a range of wardrobes and also has double doors connecting to bedroom two. Also on this level is the spacious family bathroom with modern white suite including bath with shower over. Bedroom four is located on the second floor and has a feature exposed stone wall and sloping beamed ceiling.

Bedroom 1   4.09m x 3m (13'5" x 9'10")
En-suite Bathroom  3m x 1.39m (9'10" x 4'7")
Bedroom 2   3.98m x 2.91m (13'1" x 9'7")
Bedroom 3   3.23m x 3.23m (10'7" x 10'7")
Bedroom 4   5.53m x 3.06m (18'2" x 10'1")
Bathroom     2.76m x 1.75m (9'1" x 5'9")

Outside, the front garden is laid to lawn with shrubs and a paved entrance patio. A driveway leads to the gated parking area which provides off-road parking for 2 vehicles. At the rear there is an attractive Purbeck stone paved courtyard garden with raised flower beds and 2 stone outbuildings.

Viewing is highly recommended and is by appointment only through Sole Agents, Corbens,[use Contact Agent Button]. The postcode for this property is BH19 2HY.

Council Tax Band D

Property Ref: DUR1393