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Guide price

£400,000

2 bed detached house for sale
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset BH20

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 2 receptions

  • Chain free
  • Freehold

Woolley & Wallis

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About this property

  • Pretty thatched cottage

  • Two bedrooms

  • Idyllic location

  • Additional land available

  • No onward chain

Located a the end of a tree lined track sits Heath View Cottage, an utterly charming Grade II listed thatched property.

The characterful cottage features exposed beams, flagstone floors and feature fireplaces. The ground floor comprises dining room, sitting room and galley kitchen with side door to the garden. Upstairs, you find two double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes. Note: The landing and bedroom two have lower ceiling heights.
Situation

East Stoke is a Hamlet located on the periphery of the ‘Isle’ of Purbeck which encompasses part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. The area is home to some picturesque villages and beautiful landmarks including Corfe Castle, Poole Harbour, Sandbanks and Durdle Door.
The nearby Saxon walled town of Wareham ( 3 miles ) lies adjacent to the River Frome which meanders to Poole Harbour. The town enjoys a thriving community with independent cinema, sports centre, cafes, museum and the weekly Market. There are a variety of supermarkets, dentist and doctors. The town of Wool (2 miles ) also provides local shops and public houses.
East Stoke enjoys good transport links with a bus stop, train stations at Wool and Wareham with services to London Waterloo and the A35, (Dorchester to Poole) just 7 miles to the north with onward connections.
Leisure time can be filled by visiting the many landmarks, local sports clubs include rugby, sailing, golf and cycling.
There are a number of state and private primary and secondary school in the vicinity
Outside

The private track widens as it approaches the rear of the cottage to allow parking and turning space for a handful of vehicles plus vehicular access to the detached, timber double garage. A mature garden wraps around the property and beyond the garage, predominantly laid to lawn, with a mix of varieties of trees with mature hedge and stock proof fencing boundaries. The cottage enjoys a peaceful location enjoys delightful rural views.

Lot 1
Edged in red. Two bedroom cottage, garden and double garage. Set in 0.5 acres in all.

Lot 2
Coloured blue. A 1.75-acre plot of gentle undulating, permanent pasture on a loamy and sandy sub-soil with native hedge boundaries.

Lot 3
Coloured orange. A range of farm buildings arranged in a u-shape around a small yard. Totaling approximately 2600 sq ft, the barns offer potential for conversion subject to necessary planning consents. Access is from the track through a metal five-bar gate directly into the yard. A second gate provides access to a small tree lined paddock that in turn allows access into Lot 4. In total 0.97 acres.

Lot 4
Coloured green. Pasture land of approximately 4.3 acres suitable for mix-use and gently undulating with the added benefit of a mains water supply to a trough. Additional access from Lots 2 & 3.

As a whole.
Additional land is available by further negotiation.

Agents Notes
Lots 2,3 and 4 are currently let under a Farm Business Tenancy. Notice to vacate has been served to allow vacant possession on 29th September 2025. The purchaser/s of Lot 2 & 4 will be required to erect stock proof fencing along the “unfenced boundary” within 3 months of completion to a specification approved by the vendor. The wood-burner in Lot 1 is condemned and the roof slopes were re-covered in 2019. A fair and reasonable maintenance contribution will be required by all for the main drive from the A352

Rights of Way & Restrictive Covenants
Heath View is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, including wayleaves, easements, covenants, restrictions and obligations whether referred to specifically in these sale particulars or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and the ownership thereof.

Method of Sale
The Lots are being sold by Informal Tender. Bids are to be received no later than 12.00 noon on Thursday 27th February 2025. Please ask for a bidding form.
Council tax

Dorset Council Tax Band D
Services

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.
Directions

Post code: BH20 6AN
What3words /// lodge.cools.ogre

Viewings
All viewings are strictly by appointment only. Please contact Woolley & Wallis to arrange.

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