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" A privately situated individual house in a sought after location close to a marina

* Reception hall * sitting room * dining room * garden room * kitchen/breakfast room * study * master bedroom with dressing area and ensuite bathroom * two further bedrooms, one fully fitted with ensuite shower room * family bathroom * utility room * glazed covered walkway to double garage with guest suite over * EPC=C

A privately situated individual house in a sought after location close to a marina

Tenure: Freehold

Location

Badgers Keep occupies a peaceful location adjoining farmland in the village of Ridge, close to the marina at Ridge Wharf which provides river access to Poole Harbour. The RSPB at Arne and the Conservation Area, managed by Natural England, are close by. There is an excellent range of local amenities in the historic Saxon town of Wareham

(1 n++ miles) including a regular intercity train service to Southampton and London Waterloo taking 2 n++ hours. The larger towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Dorchester are within easy motoring distance. Sporting facilities in the area include nearby golf courses at the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset Golf and Country Club and at Wareham. The Isle of Purbeck is renowned for its picturesque beauty and rugged coastline, now accorded World Heritage Status. There are unrivalled coastal cliff walks and magnificent bathing beaches at Studland and Swanage. A full range of water sports are within easy reach along the Dorset coast and at the nearby sheltered harbour at Poole.

Description

Badgers Keep was built to the exact requirements of the current owners in 2001. Constructed with attractive brick elevations under a pitched roof with plain concrete tiles, the house offers beautifully appointed and very versatile living accommodation of great style. An impressive vaulted reception hall with a bespoke oak staircase leading to the galleried landing gives a marvellous first impression with solid oak doors throughout. There is a magnificent handcrafted Purbeck Stone fireplace with inset multi fuel stove The handmade kitchen is lavishly appointed and the master bedroom has a delightful Juliet balcony with fine views over the surrounding countryside. The ground floor has underfloor heating, each room being separately zoned.

Accommodation
Please see floor plans in gallery.

Outside
Landscaped gardens surrounding the property extend to approximately 0.5 acre mostly laid to lawn with shrubs and trees. The rear garden is private with an open aspect overlooking countryside. Paved patio areas with rockery and water feature. The property is approached by a gravel driveway leading to a detached double garage with electric doors.

Directions

From the centre of Wareham travel south towards Swanage going across the causeway and shortly after entering the village of Stoborough and going past the garage and public house, turn left into Nutcrack Lane. Continue along this road and just by the red telephone box take the left hand turn into Barnhill Road. Continue along this road, past the turning on the right to Sunnyside and the entrance to Badgers Keep will be found on the left hand side.