Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset

Welcome to Michaelmas Cottage. Set back from the road and built with Purbeck stone, you could be mistaken for thinking that this cottage has been here for centuries. In actual fact, it was built in the 1980's.

This characterful modern cottage now needs a new owner, who has the opportunity to put their own stamp on things. An simple refurbishment will bring the cottage bang up to date.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere and having two double bedrooms, it is ideal for a small family or a couple looking for a weekend retreat.

A small entrance PORCH opens onto the LIVING ROOM, there are windows on two walls bringing in plenty of light and views out over the pretty gardens. The fireplace sits centrally, and will make any Winter's night cosy and warm.

A door takes you through to the KITCHEN/DINING ROOM. There is a traditional layout, and plenty of workspace and storage. Additionally there is space for all the usual white goods. The dining area, allows for a dining table and chairs and a window overlooking the rear garden, which is both pretty and sunny.

There is an external door, and handy porch, where you can fling your wellies! This will lead you into the garden and to the garage to the rear.

Take the stairs, from the sitting room, to the first floor, where you will find TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. Both are generous in size and ready to be decorated to your style.

There is a FAMILY BATHROOM, that serves both bedrooms, with a bath and shower over, W.C., and hand wash basin.

Outside
From East Street, the cottage is set back and protected by a Purbeck stone wall. The gardens are very pretty with well established and mature planting. A pathway leads one to the rear garden, which has a neat little lawn, trees and shrubs and a small ornamental pond.

There is a practical area for garden waste and paraphernalia. The GARAGE is here, with a pedestrian door. To the front of the garage, there is space for one car to park.

Location
The village of Corfe Castle is overlooked by the ruins of its historic castle built in 1086, perched above the village on the hill. It is suggested that some of the stones from the castle ruins were used in the building of the village, offering a new slant on the saying ‘your home is your castle’ and making the village one of the most popular in Dorset.

Other family attractions include a model village, the village museum, famous steam railway, many interesting shops, and historic connections to Enid Blyton and the Famous Five! Equidistant between the riverside market town of Wareham and the seaside town of Swanage.

Directions
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