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A QUINTESSENTIAL VILLAGE COTTAGE WITH ANNEXE SET WITHIN AN ATTRACTIVE GARDEN WITH VIEWS AND EXTENDING TO ABOUT A QUARTER OF AN ACRE rockley cottage, , wareham, dorset rockley cottage, east creech, creech, wareham, dorset bh20 5ap Kitchen with Aga w rear porch and cloakroom w sitting room with inglenook fireplace and bread oven w landing w main bedroom w second bedroom w family bathroom w detached annexe with double bedroom, shower room and sitting room w private drive with parking w rear terrace leading to kitchen garden with thatched tool shed w gardens extending to about a quarter of an acre

Situation Rockley Cottage is situated on the edge of East Creech, surely one of the most charming villages on the . East Creech is a hamlet at the foot of the about 3 km west of and is made up of a cluster of stone period cottages, at the centre of which is a farm with a seasonal campsite and room. The village lies within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of the stunning coast, which has World Heritage status. The nearby village of Corfe Castle provides a variety of amenities including the administered Castle ruins, shops, hotels, restaurants and public houses. Other villages of note within the Purbecks include , West and . The towns of Wareham and both provide a good variety of shopping, educational and recreational facilities with Swanage having a Heritage Railway line to Corfe Castle. Other towns of note include the of Dorchester, and with access to Poole available from via the car ferry. Sporting facilities in the area include water sports along the Dorset coastline at Studland, Swanage and . Communications in the area include the A31 to the north at and a mainline railway station at Wareham with a regular service between Weymouth and Waterloo. There is also the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club at Studland and Wareham Golf Club near Wareham.

Description Rockley Cottage, which is listed Grade II, is likely to date back to the mid 17th Century and forms one half of a pair of cottages, with attractive brick elevations under a thatched roof. The house is compact (933 sq ft) but cosy, with lots of character including a wonderful inglenook fireplace with woodburner and bread oven in the sitting room as well as a flagstone floor and exposed ceiling timbers. In the kitchen the former fireplace has an Aga and further exposed timbers. On the first floor the landing has a double height ceiling with exposed lime mortar panels and timbers and the master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and attractive open fireplace.

Accommodation Please see floor plans. Outside The property is approached from the lane via a private gravelled driveway where there is parking for two cars. Immediately to the rear of the property is a stone terrace with boxed hedge leading to a kitchen garden with thatched tool shed and rear boundary bordering open farmland. To the east of the driveway is an outstanding detached timber built annexe, designed by a local architect and appointed to an extremely high standard with timber flooring in the main reception area and bi-fold doors opening out onto the lawn with views to in the distance. Also within the annexe is a double bedroom and shower room. To the south of the annexe is a further area of lawn and orchard. In all the gardens extend to about a quarter of an acre.

Directions Proceed around the Wareham ring road towards Swanage and between the Wareham and roundabouts take the right hand turning into Grange Road, signposted to Creech, Steeple and Kimmeridge. Proceed along Grange Road for about two , taking the left hand turn signposted towards Creech, Steeple and Kimmeridge. Continue for about a and upon entering East Creech, Rockley Cottage is situated on the left hand side just past the red telephone box.

Services Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating and Aga. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.

Local Authority Council, Westport House, Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4PP. Telephone 01929 556561.

Postcode BH20 5AP.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Gross Internal Area (approx) = 86.7 sq m / 933 sq ft Annexe = 53.8 sq m / 579 sq ft Total = 140.5 sq m / 1512 sq ft N

Sitting Room Bedroom 8.55 x 3.71 3.75 x 2.58 28'1 x 12'2 T 12'4 x 8'6

Annexe (Not Shown In Actual location / Orientation)

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Sitting Room Bedroom 1 Dn 4.73 x 4.64 4.74 x 4.54 Kitchen / 15'6 x 15'3 15'7 x 14'11 Dining Room Bedroom 2 4.70 x 3.57 3.89 x 2.52 15'5 x 11'9 12'9 x 8'3

IN Ground Floor First Floor

Savills Wimborne House, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1PB. [email protected] Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either 01202 856800 on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, savills.co.uk equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 180216SB Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk