A CHARMING PERIOD COTTAGE IN A DELIGHTFUL VILLAGE LOCATION

PLUMTREE COTTAGE, CHURCH KNOWLE, WAREHAM, DORSET PLUMTREE COTTAGE, CHURCH KNOWLE, WAREHAM, DORSET BH20 5NF

Entrance hall • Drawing room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Dining room • Utility room • Cloakroom • 4 bedrooms • Bathroom • Separate WC • Oil fired central heating • Detached Garage • Delightful garden • EPC=E

Situation Plumtree Cottage is situated within the sought-after Isle of Purbeck village of Church Knowle. This lies within a Conservation Area surrounded by attractive countryside designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The property is within a few minutes motoring distance of the coast which has been accorded World Heritage Status. There is safe bathing at Shell Bay and Swanage and from Wareham (6 miles) there is a regular train service to London (Waterloo 2 hours). Within Church Knowle is a public house and historic 13th Century church and there are excellent local amenities at the historic village of Corfe Castle less than 2 miles away. The neighbouring towns of Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth are within comfortable motoring distance. Via the Sandbanks car ferry, Poole/Bournemouth can be easily reached driving through the village of Studland.

Description Plumtree Cottage is a delightfully located property constructed with rendered brick and stone elevations under an attractive stone tiled roof. The property is believed to be of early 19th century origin and offers attractive accommodation of enormous charm. There are lovely original fireplaces, a wealth of exposed beams, some shuttered windows, exposed stone and brickwork and lovely original floor boards to the first and second floors. The property has the benefit of oil fired central heating. The roof was completely overhauled about ten years ago and the cottage is beautifully presented throughout.

Accommodation Please see floor plans. Outside A front gate opens onto a lovely flagstone path leading to the front door. The garden lies entirely to the front of the cottage and is laid to lawn with some attractive flower beds, trees and shrubs. There are some lovely paved sitting areas and the garden is well screened by mature hedging. At the side of the cottage is a covered area with storage space and outside tap. There is a small concrete yard area beyond which is a concealed oil storage tank and propane gas cylinder. Approached from the village lane the property has a tarmacadamed parking area for 2 cars in front of the detached garage. This has an up-and-over door, light and power. There is hedging on one side of the parking area and an attractive Purbeck stone wall on the other.

Directions From Wareham take the A351 Swanage Road and after approximately 5 miles the village of Corfe Castle will be reached. Immediately on entering the village turn right signposted to Church Knowle driving right beneath the Castle itself. After about 1 mile the village of Church Knowle will be reached. Drive past the church and continue through the village and the garage and entrance to Plumtree Cottage will be found on the right hand side, shortly before the telephone box. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Local Authority Purbeck District Council, Council Offices, Westport House, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4PP. Telephone number 01929- 556561. Post Code BH20 5NF. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. FLOOR PLAN Gross internal area ( approx ) = 117 sq m / 261 sq ft Main house 104 sq m / 1119 sq ft Garage 13 sq m / 142 sq ft

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