7 Institute Road
Swanage
BH19 1BT
An EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS and CHARMING DETACHED FAMILY HOME located in a very favourable position in North Swanage. This beautifully presented house has three stunning bedrooms and very FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION with the potential to extend further. The property is SOUTHERLY FACING with light filling the principal rooms through large bay windows. It is well maintained and has been upgraded in recent years to include oak flooring to the ground floor and an additional large study/playroom or occasional guest bedroom from the main lounge.
The house is COMFORTABLY PROPORTIONED, benefits from an easily maintained GARDEN, a GARAGE/SUMMER HOUSE and OFF-ROAD PARKING for multiple vehicles. This UNIQUE property must be seen to be fully appreciated. The house is approached from Redcliffe Road over a paved drive.
An entrance Lobby leads into the Hallway with wide staircase rising to the first floor.
To the right the neatly arranged Kitchen/Breakfast room has the style of a farmhouse kitchen with features such as an attractive tiled flooring, an ample range of modern oak worktops, fitted gloss cupboards and drawers with tiled walls. It includes a 6-burner Rangemaster range cooker with double oven, grill and extractor hood; a ceramic sink with ‘inksinerator’ houses an integral Bosch dishwasher beneath.
A door opens from the kitchen into a generous sized pantry providing further storage, shelving with space for a fridge freezer and a second door leads to a large laundry/boot room offering further work surfaces, sink with drainer and space for washing machine/dryer. From here, outside access to a pathway along the rear and to a sheltered drying area to the side of the property.
Return to the oak-engineered floored hallway and step into an impressive, light filled Reception Room with an original working fireplace. French doors open out onto a landscaped Patio area with wood-fired pizza oven making this the ideal space for dining or hosting parties both indoors and outside.Adjacent, a contemporary and comfortable Sitting Room has exposed original beams, solid oak flooring and a wide bay window looking out onto the front garden and the hearth with an AGA wood burning/multi-fuel stove providing a focal point to this generously proportioned room. In addition, double glazed doors lead through to a triple aspect room, currently used as a home office but suitable as a playroom or occasional guest bedroom with access through double doors into the garden. Along the hallway and tucked away is a WC with washbasin.
On the first floor there are three generously sized double bedrooms. The two, southerly facing surprisingly large bedrooms are light and airy and overlook the garden with expansive views across Swanage to Durlston Country Park. The Main Bedroom has a fully tiled bathroom en suite comprising roll-top bath with rainfall shower over, vanity cupboard with wash basin and W.C.
Bedroom Two is an ample sized dual aspect room with the beautiful southerly views across Swanage. Storage is provided by two built-in triple wardrobes and there is ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture. Bedroom Three enjoys an outlook towards Ballard Down and it provides access to a large sideloft – an excellent storage space which could, subject to regulations, provide extra accommodation to the side of the property.
Completing the first floor is a Family Bathroom with vanity unit, a corner rainfall shower, a separate WC, a built-in linen cupboard and hatch to the loft.
Externally the Purbeck stone walled garden is enclosed by a mature hedge providing privacy and is predominantly laid to lawn and flagstone. The circular patio provides a good space for table, chairs and sunbeds and the lawn is a perfect play area.
A large Garage has been converted into a magnificent work room with light and power, however could be converted into a comfortable Summer House. Adjacent to this is a parking space and the paved Driveway from the house to Redcliffe Road.
This excellent property is positioned close to countryside pathways to Ballard down and a short distance from the beach at Shep’s Hollow. It within walking distance from St Mary’s First School a few minutes’ drive to the town centre and amenities, and convenient for the Swanage/Studland bus route.
The vendors have advised that there is an engineering plan to extend the kitchen into the utility room and pantry, this would be gifted to purchasers of the property.
1.07 x 1.72 (3'6" x 5'7")
3.56 x 3.47 (11'8" x 11'4")
2.39 x 1.66 (7'10" x 5'5")
2.37 x 2.94 (7'9" x 9'7")
4.58 max (3.43) x 4.67 plus bay window (15'0" max
4.56 x 4.67 plus bay window (14'11" x 15'3" plus b
2.81 x 4.64 (9'2" x 15'2")
1.82 x 0.98 (5'11" x 3'2")
4.48 max (2.32 min) x 4.62 max (2.92 min) plus bay
2.18 x 1.65 (7'1" x 5'4")
4.40 max (3.52 min) x 4.69 plus bay window (14'5"
3.58 x 2.62 (11'8" x 8'7")
1.83 x 2.20 max (1.58) (6'0" x 7'2" max (5'2"))
1.04 x 1.85 (3'4" x 6'0")
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Property type: Detached House
Property construction: Standard
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Mains Water & Sewage: Supplied by Wessex Water
Heating Type: Mains Gas
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