The Old Water Tower Swanage, Dorset the Old Water Tower Purbeck Terrace Road | Swanage | Dorset

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The Old Water Tower Swanage, Dorset The Old Water Tower Purbeck Terrace Road | Swanage | Dorset | BH19 2DE

An iconic landmark building converted to a high standard and enjoying spectacular views

SaviIls Wimborne Wessex House Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PB e: [email protected] T: 01202 856800

Description The Old Water Tower is an intriguing building which was built in 1886 and converted It has always been in private ownership, never having been run by a public water coastline now accorded World Heritage status. There are unrivalled coastal cliff walks into a stunning private house by the present owners in the early 1990’s. Constructed company. The accommodation is attractively presented over four floors with well and a full range of water sports available on the coast and at the nearby sheltered of Purbeck stone elevations by George Burt, nephew of John Mowlem (founder of proportioned rooms and extensive areas of exposed stonework. There is gas fired harbour of Poole. Sporting facilities in the area include golf courses at the Isle of the Mowlem Construction Company), the property is Grade II Listed as being of central heating. In the sitting area is a lovely wood burning stove and above is a pretty Purbeck, Dorset Golf and Country Club and also Wareham. Communications in the architectural or historic interest. George Burt wanted Swanage to have a supply of minstrel’s gallery. From many of the rooms are fine views and from the roof terrace area include a mainline railway station at Wareham with a service between Weymouth piped water and gas and the small carved lettering on the front ashlar panel of the tower an incredible 360 degree view is obtained: over Swanage Bay and town; up the valley and London Waterloo and the A31 which provides a route to the M27/M3 can be joined refers to various Acts of Parliament pertaining to Swanage gas and water supply. The towards Corfe; over part of Durlston Country Park; across the sea to the Isle of Wight to the north at Bere Regis. Swanage also has a Heritage Steam Railway with a service forty five foot high tower contained two lead lined tanks holding 5,737 and 22,000 and past Old Harry Rocks to Bournemouth. to Corfe Castle and Norden. Independent schools in the area include Castle Court, gallons respectively. Water was pumped to the tanks from an artesian well by two Dumpton, Bryanston and Canford School, all of which are close to Wimborne. gas engines contained in the attached “pump room”. The Water Tower later became Situation redundant when a reservoir was built to the north of the town. During World War II The Old Water Tower is located on high ground on the southern part of the town. Accommodation the building was requisitioned by the War Department to be used as either a machine Swanage has an excellent variety of shopping, educational and recreational facilities Please see floor plans. gun post or a lookout. It is understood that the property left the ownership of the Burt including the Mowlem Theatre. There are magnificent bathing beaches both at Swanage family in the 1950’s. and Studland and the Isle of Purbeck is renowned for its picturesque beauty and rugged

Outside A wide paved area with parking for four cars leads to the substantial double garage. This has an electrically operated sliding up and over door with storage space above. The attractive garden lies principally to the front of the property and is laid to lawn with established flower beds. There are pretty fish ponds and rockeries, together with paved sitting areas. There is also a summer house and a potting shed. From its elevated position, the garden enjoys some magnificent views.

Directions On reaching Swanage, follow the signs towards Durlston Country Park. At the top of the hill turn right into Bon Accord Road. The Old Water Tower is in Purbeck Terrace Road, the first turning on the right along Bon Accord Road.

Services All mains services connected.

Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances has not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.

Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Local Authority Purbeck District Council, Council Offices, Westport House, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4PP. Tel: 01929 556561.

Postcode BH19 2DE

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Gross internal area ( approx ) :-

House :- 280 sq m / 3015 sq ft N (excluding Terraces) Garage :- 28 sq m / 300 sq ft Up Dn For identification only. Not to scale. Bedroom 4 Lower Terrace Void over 4.05 x 3.00 5.09 x 2.75 Lower Terrace 13'3 x 9'10 16'8 x 9'0

Up Dn Up Bedroom 5/ Roof Terrace Garage Studio 6.38 x 4.12 Bedroom 3 5.40 x 5.15 4.08 x 3.66 20'11 x 13'6 4.10 x 3.54 17'9 x 16'11 13'5 x 12'0 13'5 x 11'7 Turret

Third Floor Fourth Floor Garage Second Floor

Bedroom 2 Utility 4.15 x 3.05 3.07 x 2.89 13'7 x 10'0 10'1 x 9'6

Minstrel's Cellar Kitchen/ Void over Gallery 5.67 x 2.70 Dn Up Breakfast Room Up Sitting Room 6.69 x 3.57 Bedroom 1 Dn Up 18'7 x 8'10 Study 6.65 x 3.30 6.65 x 3.53 21'11 x 11'9 6.69 x 6.35 Sitting Room 21'10 x 21'10 10'10 Dining Room 2.96 x 2.89 21'10 x 11'7 21'11 x 20'10 Up/ 4.15 x 3.53 9'9 x 9'6 Dn 13'7 x 11'7 Up

Cellar Ground Floor Garden Room First Floor 3.25 x 2.39 In 10'8 x 7'10

Important Notice 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 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, photographs 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, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. . Savills.co.uk