Tucked away in an elevated position to the south of Swanage, The Hollow is a remarkable, detached home offering delightful period character, coastal outlooks, generous accommodation and wonderful private gardens. Believed to date from the 1930s, this charming two-bedroom property occupies a peaceful position on Newton Road, approximately half a mile from Swanage town centre and within easy reach of the open countryside and dramatic coastline of Durlston Country Park and the Jurassic Coast.
The property is approached through a front door into a welcoming porch and light-filled vestibule, with a separate cloakroom including WC and wash basin. From here, a charming wood-panelled inner hallway leads through the ground floor, with stairs rising to the first floor and a large window on the half landing providing an abundance of natural light. The spacious living room is wonderfully bright, enjoying a westerly aspect and a large bay window, while the adjoining dining room provides ample space for a substantial dining table and chairs. A feature opening between the dining room and conservatory creates a lovely connection with the gardens beyond. The L-shaped kitchen offers an excellent range of work surfaces, cupboards, drawers and wall units, complemented by an attractive tiled surround and integrated eye-level oven and grill. There is space for additional appliances, while a large built-in cupboard provides useful storage. Doors then lead from the kitchen to the inner hallway and onwards to the elevated conservatory. The conservatory is a particularly appealing feature, enjoying triple-aspect views across the gardens and providing an exceptional vantage point from which to appreciate the surrounding landscape and abundant planting. It is an ideal place to sit and relax while enjoying the garden throughout the changing seasons.
Stairs rise to the first floor where there are two excellent-sized double bedrooms, both enjoying elevated views towards the coast. Bedroom two, a generous double room, benefits from direct access to a private balcony, creating a wonderful vantage point from which to enjoy the surrounding scenery. Bedroom one is a spacious double room with built-in storage and large windows allowing light to spill in. The first floor is completed by a family bathroom with separate shower, vanity wash basin unit, built-in storage and WC. Conveniently on the first floor there is a secondary WC with wash basin.
The lower ground floor provides a valuable additional dimension to the property, comprising a garden room, workshop and storage areas. This versatile space offers considerable potential for hobbies, creative pursuits, home working or simply providing extensive practical storage.
Hidden below the house within a dramatic former stone quarry, the private sunken garden is a landscape of mature planting, winding pathways, terraces and exposed stone walls. Lovingly developed and maintained over many years by the late owner, the garden was clearly a great source of pride and pleasure and has previously been opened to the public as part of the annual National Garden Scheme. The steep-sided quarry creates a wonderfully sheltered microclimate, allowing lush and varied planting, ornamental grasses and vibrant foliage to thrive. The garden descends naturally away from the house, with intimate pathways winding through the quarry and revealing secluded corners, dramatic rock faces and constantly changing views. Adding an extraordinary historical dimension, sections of the exposed stonework incorporate salvaged pieces believed to originate from medieval London Bridge, providing a fascinating connection between the garden and the wider history of Britain.
From the property, the open countryside of Durlston Country Park is close at hand, with pathways leading towards the cliffs, coastline and spectacular Jurassic Coast. Swanage town centre is a short distance away, offering access to its wide range of boutique shops, cafés, restaurants, traditional steam railway, and the eclectic Mowlem Theatre, while the elevated position of the property provides a wonderful sense of space and connection with the surrounding landscape.
The Hollow, with its charming 1930s origins, generous living accommodation, useful lower-ground-floor space, elevated coastal outlooks and truly extraordinary sunken garden, captures the very best of Swanage and the Jurassic Coast
Living Room (4.65m into bay x 3.67m)
Dining Room (4.01m x 3.01m)
Kitchen (4.46m max x 3.18m max)
Conservatory (5.87m x 2.34m)
Bedroom One (4.61 m 4.21m)
Bedroom Two (3.14 x 3.06)
Bathroom
Garden Room (5.45m x 2.28m)
Storage (3.48m x 2.95m)
Area Restricted Head Height (7.18m x 3.67m)
Workshop/Storage (3.60x 3.02)
Additional Information.
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Property type: Detached House
Property construction: Standard
Mains Electricity
Mains Water & Sewage: Supplied by Wessex Water
Heating Type: Gas Central Heating
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