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" Rockcliff is a very attractive individual and well appointed Detached Residence presented in excellent order throughout which occupies a very special secluded and elevated position set in large gardens and grounds of approximately 2 acres together with an adjoining paddock within the village of Morcombelake. The property is bordered by Hardown Hill (National Trust Land) where there are fantastic countryside and sea views

Spacious Open Plan Living Accommodation Ground Floor Lounge with Vaulted Ceiling. Large Newly Fitted Kitchen/Dining Room. Lobby - Utility Room - Modern Bathroom - Conservatory - 2 Double Bedrooms. First Floor Principal Master Bedroom Suite: Spacious Bedroom with Vaulted Ceiling - large Dressing Room which could be doubled up to be used as a Study / very occasional bedroom or Nursery.
The Property
We are delighted to offer this individual 1930's Detached 3 Bedroom Residence where the current owners having been in ownership since 2006 have carried out and finished a major refurbishment/renovation programme to a very high standard with high quality fittings and yet still retaining many of the character features. Amongst the very long list of improvements which includes a new Septic/Oil Tank; new Oil Fired Central Heating Boiler; Re-Roofing and part new timbers; new Chimneys; large Decked Veranda; UPVC Windows and Doors throughout; New bathrooms and Kitchen plus Outline Planning Permission to replace the existing Detached Ancillary Accommodation; and the acquisition of the neighbouring Paddock. Rockcliff is approached from Gibbs Lane via a private gated driveway with parking for a number of vehicles plus further parking outside of the gated driveway. A huge benefit to the property is that is boasts three access points along Gibbs Lane. The first being via the Paddock, the second access point being the main gated entrance and the third entrance point being pedestrian access from further wooden gates which leads up to Hardown Hill. On entry to the grounds, there is a large detached chalet building which was formerly the Housekeepers Accommodation when the property was built in the 1930's which still retains many original features such as a Bathroom; Baker light switches and Meter Board. As mentioned earlier there is Outline Planning Permission in existence for the proposed new accommodation which can be viewind through West Dorset District Council (Planning Application Number: 1/D/12/000546). On entry to the light and airy property, you are met with an open plan spacious lounge with vaulted ceiling, large picture window plus a further window to the rear, original stripped and polished pine flooring and a multi-fuel log burner.

From the lounge there are two double bedrooms each with dual aspect windows, original stripped and polished pine flooring, radiator, and the original 1930's brick fireplaces. Access to the first floor is by way of a bespoke staircase which leads to a spacious bedroom suite which benefits from dual aspect dormer windows having stunning views across surrounding countryside. To compliment the master suite even further there is a large walk in dressing room housing under eaves storage and a Velux window. As mentioned previously the dressing room could if desired be used as a study, nursery or very occasional bedroom. A particular feature of the master suite is the spacious en-suite bathroom which boasts a free-standing bath, walk-in double shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin, heated ladder towel rail, stripped pine flooring, two Velux windows and under eaves storage which houses the hot and cold supply for all the sanitary ware. The Shaker Style kitchen which is newly fitted includes integrated appliances (fridge, freezer and dishwasher), solid oak work tops; Caron Pheonix enamel sink unit, halogen granite electric oven and hob unit, and a chimney style cooker hood/extractor unit. Another feature of this room is the original large walk-in larder housing the original hardwood cupboard / fly proof storage area. There are double glazed French style doors and a further picture window to the rear, stripped pine, polished flooring, brick fireplace, multi-fuel log burner and radiator. The French style doors from the dining area and a double glazed door from the lounge each lead to the decked veranda which looks out across the garden and grounds. From the kitchen / dining room there is the lobby with access to the utility room which houses the Firebird oil fired boiler, sink unit, dual aspect UPVC windows storage cupboards, space for washing machine and tumble drier.

A further door leads out to the UPVC Conservatory with patio doors onto the garden. Off the lobby is a spacious modern bathroom with floor to ceiling tiling, white bathroom suite, radiator and triple aspect windows.
Outside
Outside boasts delightful, good sized gardens, grounds and adjoining paddock with mature shrubs, ornamental trees, lawn areas, under deck veranda storage area, a large driveway with curved boundary walls all set in an idyllic location. An early viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate this unique property.

Detached Ancillary Accommodation: The current accommodation (although now in need of replacing) consists of : Front door, Porch, Living Room, Hallway with ladder to large upstairs area, Bathroom, Utility area with sink unit, further downstairs double room, back door to rear garden. Outside there is a further attached annexe room which was formerly used as the Portable W.C. facility.
Lounge 6.1m

(20'0) x 4.27m

(14'0)

Kitchen/Dining Area 6.1m

(20'0) x 4.04m

(13'3) narrowing to 8'9

Utility Room 2.44m

(8'0) x 2.29m

(7'6)

Conservatory 3.05m

(10'0) x 2.62m

(8'7)

Bedroom 1 4.57m

(15'0) x 3.43m

(11'3)

Dressing Room 3.43m

(11'3) x 2.57m

(8'5)

Ensuite 3.35m

(11'0) x 2.36m

(7'9)

Bedroom 2 3.66m

(12'0) x 3m

(9'10)

Bedroom 3 3.66m

(12'0) x 3m

(9'10)

Bathroom 2.44m

(8'0) x 2.39m

(7'10)

Garden