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3 bedroom cottage for sale

High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HD
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Cottage
3 beds
1 bath
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Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand D
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Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms and Conditions apply.
  • Re Fitted Kitchen
  • Rural Views
  • Inglenook Fireplace
SITUATION: Occupying a good sized plot of approx. 0.25 of an acre in a semi-rural location on the western outskirts of the village of Langton Matravers, adjoining open farmland. Langton Matravers has a pub, church and a school and the village itself is approximately two miles to the west of the seaside town of Swanage.


DESCRIPTION: A Grade II Listed property described in the ‘Listing Text’ at the date of Listing (13/12/1984) as a detached cottage probably of 17th Century origin, extended in the 18th Century, and reputedly of longhouse origin. Renovated and adapted by the current owner over a period of time the property is now two storey’s and is of stone construction with a wealth of character which includes exposed beams and a lounge with an Inglenook fireplace, solid fuel burning stove and a flag-stone floor. The vendor has advised that the property is reputed to be the “oldest cottage in the village, built around 1630”.

Although they do not allow for the building of an additional residential dwelling on the land, extensions and the erection of ancillary outbuildings will be considered (subject to the specifications being approved by the National Trust). Holiday letting is also permitted but restricted to 8 weeks in any one calendar year.

ACCOMMODATION: Covered entrance porch. Door to: KITCHEN (S & N): 14’2” (4.34m) x 11’2” (3.4m). Flagstone floor, radiator, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and work surfaces with drawers, cupboards, dishwasher and washing machine under, gas cooker, gas boiler, tiled splash backs, matching wall cupboards, exposed ceiling beams. Door to rear garden.

BATHROOM/W.C. (N): Corner bath with mixer tap/shower attachment, low level w.c., wash basin, fully tiled walls, extractor unit.

LOUNGE (S): 15’11” (4.85m) x 14’11” (4.56m) plus door well. Inglenook fireplace with bread oven, stone hearth and surround, flag stone floor, 2 radiators, TV aerial point, central heating thermostat, exposed beams. Door to:

RECEPTION ROOM 2 (S & N): 16’ (4.89m) x 8’10” (2.71m). Corner brick fireplace, radiator, stripped wood floor, beamed ceiling, doors to both front and rear gardens, rural views.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING (N): Beamed and sloping ceiling, hill views, recess with opaque glazed screens providing space for:

BEDROOM 3: 10’8” (3.26m) x 8’7” (2.6m). Sloping ceiling, radiator.

BEDROOM 2 (W): 12’4” (3.7m) x 9’ (2.7m). Beamed and sloping ceilings, radiator, rural views.

BEDROOM 1 (E): 14’8” (4.4m) x 11’10” (3.6m). Beamed & sloping ceiling, 2 radiators, sea & rural views.

OUTSIDE: Good sized grounds of approximately 0.25 of an acre surround the property with the majority of the garden to the east of the property.

SERVICES: All main services are connected. N.B. Any services or Appliances mentioned above have not been tested by Miles & Son.

COUNCIL TAX: Band D: £2465.90 payable for 2024/25 (excluding discounts)

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold

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Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'. Please be aware that any inquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between both the marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively. This auction lot is being sold either by, conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent. The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via The Auctioneers or the Marketing Agents website.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
Your details may be shared with additional service providers via the marketing agent and/or The Auctioneer. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers' obligations and sellers' commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase. In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification and identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit of 5% of the purchase price of the lot subject to any special conditions detailed in the legal pack. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee may also be payable upon agreement of sale (Details of which can be obtained from the auctioneers website). The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe it necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass your details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.

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