Knitson
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Tucked Away Purbeck Hamlet Location
- Adjacent Paddock of Approximately 1.82 Acres
- Stunning Countryside Views
- Ideal Re-Development Opportunity
- Driveway Parking and Garage
- Spacious Wrap Around Garden
- Additional Nissen Hut
Description
DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH OVER 2 ACRES SITUATED IN A FANTASTIC RURAL LOCATION
Location
This unique detached bungalow is set in the picturesque location of Knitson, overlooking neighbouring fields with far reaching countryside views. This charming rural location offers the quiet life, with footpath access to Nine Barrow Down, whilst also benefiting form being just a short drive from the historic village of Corfe Castle and the larger town of Swanage, which provides a range of amenities including transport links, schooling, shops, restaurants and the well renowned Swanage Bay.
The Property
The property offers huge potential and is ideal for potential redevelopment given its unique position whilst sitting on a good size plot with an adjacent paddock. The property is currently a 3 bedroom detached bungalow with a concrete frame construction and a single brick outer skin.
The accommodation offers a spacious kitchen with both base an eye level wall mounted storage cupboards with work surface over, inset sink, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a range style cooker. The dining room offers space for table and chairs whilst overlooking neighbouring fields. A large living room has a triple aspect, with two bay windows and a wood burning stove. There is also a small study area located off the kitchen.
There are 3 bedrooms, a separate utility room and a bathroom. Just off the hallway is also a snug area.
Outside firstly leads out to a raised terrace area with stunning views across the adjoining paddock and onto open countryside. The rest of the garden is mostly laid to lawn with hedgerow borders and a second raised decked area ideal for alfresco dining. The garden wraps around the property, provides fantastic surrounding views and a tranquil and secluded setting. In addition there is a Nissen Hut building, with power and light located to the rear of the garden which is currently being uses as a gym, with an adjoining workshop.
Across the lane from the house is parking for numerous vehicles, a garage and paddock of approximately 1.82 acres. The paddock is a truly breath-taking space with far reaching views, surrounded by neighbouring fields and is currently being used as an extended garden by the current owners. This space is truly unique and offers the potential to own a stunning part of the Purbeck Countryside.
The property benefits from electric heating and septic tank drainage.
Living Room 5.71m (18'9) max x 5.11m (16'9) max
Dining Room 3.64m (11'11) x 2.29m (7'6)
Kitchen 5.27m (17'3) x 3.29m (10'10)
Bedroom 1 4.93m (16'2) x 2.28m (7'6)
Bedroom 2 3.59m (11'9) x 2.25m (7'5)
Bedroom 3 3.4m (11'2) x 2.22m (7'3)
Bathroom 3.28m (10'9) x 1.84m (6'0)
Utility Room 3.19m (10'6) x 2.17m (7'1)
Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Driveway
Utilities:
Mains Electricity
Private water supply
Drainage: Private Drainage (septic tank)
Broadband: Refer to ofcom website
Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website
Flood Risk: For more information refer to
Council Tax Band: D
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VIEWING
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,726 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
- Electric Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
14 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 89
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 85
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 175
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Swanage Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 222
- Type
- Academy converter
- Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 87
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Swanage School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 349
- Type
- Free schools
- The Cornerstone Academy6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 645
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Poole High School6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,891
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Purbeck School6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole7.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,093
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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