BLADON, WORTH MATRAVERS Guide £1,500,000 Bladon, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3LQ

Bladon is considered to be one of the best houses in the area and stands in a fine residential location outside of the picturesque village of Worth Matravers commanding extensive and panoramic views to the South over the surrounding open country and the sea.

Built in the 1930s it occupies a prominent position adjoining open country and stands well off the road approached by a private driveway. The building has attractive external elevations of natural Purbeck stone under a pitched roof covered with stone tiles. It has been occupied by the present family for some 40 years and whilst in need of updating it has many quality features.

Worth Matravers stands on a headland about 1 mile from the sea and is nationally renowned for its scenic beauty. The area is particularly known as a haven for walkers and naturalists and has remained completely unspoilt over the years. 4 miles to the West is the seaside resort of Swanage, and the market town of Wareham is some 9 miles distant, the latter having a main line rail link to London Waterloo (some 2.5 hours). Much of the area is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and incorporates a World Heritage Coastline. The entrance porch leads to a spacious hall with a feature wooden staircase. Approached from the hall are two large reception rooms, the drawing room featuring an attractive Purbeck stone fireplace and the dining room opening out to the garden through French doors. The kitchen/breakfast room, with electric Aga, together with pantry and utility room, leads from the inner hall. A third reception room/study leads from the kitchen. All of the principle rooms have extensive southerly views over the surrounding open country to the English Channel in the distance.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms, a spacious en-suite master bedroom, two further doubles and two single rooms. A good sized family bathroom and separate WC completes the accommodation on this level.

Bladon is set in its own landscaped grounds with a well maintained formal garden, which is walled and provides seclusion, there are also stone outhouses and a large double garage with loft area above which could be used for other purposes, subject to planning consent. To the rear is a large paddock, which extends to approximately 3.5 acres (approx 1.4 hectares) and provides an excellent backdrop to the house.

Viewing is strictly by appointment through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284.

Property Reference WOR9790 Council Tax Band G Ground Floor Drawing Room 5.59m x 4.2m (18’4” x 13’9”) Dining Room 4.86m x 3.56 (15’11” x 11’8”) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.65m x 4.1m max (15’3” x 13’5” max) Study 3.56m x 2.26m (11’8” x 7’5”) Utility 3.3m x 2m (10’9” x 6’6”) Cloakroom 2.86m x 1.3m (9’4” x 4’3”)

First Floor Bedroom 1 4.52m x 3.56m (14’10” x 11’8”) En-Suite Bathroom 3m x 1.7m (9’10” x 5’6”) Bedroom 2 4.91m x 3.56m (16’1” x 11’8”) Bedroom 3 4.18m x 3.56m (13’8” x 11’8”) Bedroom 4 2.86m x 2.6m min (9’4” x 8’6” min) Bedroom 5 3.05m x 1.93m (10’ x 6’4”) Bathroom 2.62m x 2.6m (8’7” x 8’6”)

Detached Garage 8.58m x 5.64m (28’1’ x 18’6”)

Total Floor Area Approx. 224m2 (2,411 sq ft)

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