3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Greensands Way, Swanage, Dorset BH19

Beautifully presented modern home with open countryside and Purbeck Hill views, two parking spaces, energy-efficient living, enclosed garden, nearby sang and easy access to Swanage town centre, sandy beach and seafront amenities.

The Property

Set within the popular Compass Point development on Northbrook Road, this beautifully presented Barratt Homes property has been owned by its current owner since new and offers bright, energy-efficient accommodation arranged over three floors.

The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance hall, a generous dual-aspect living and dining room with double doors opening onto the rear garden, a well-equipped contemporary kitchen and a cloakroom.

The first floor provides two excellent double bedrooms together with a family bathroom, arranged in a Jack and Jill configuration with direct access from Bedroom Three as well as the landing.

Occupying the entire second floor is the impressive principal bedroom suite, offering excellent proportions, fitted wardrobes, an en-suite shower room and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside and Purbeck Hills.

Outside, the property benefits from allocated parking for two vehicles and an enclosed landscaped rear garden with lawn, planting and seating areas. The open outlook to the rear is a real highlight, creating a peaceful countryside backdrop rarely found within the development.

Residents also benefit from the nearby sang – Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace, ideal for walking and particularly appealing for dog owners.

A superb modern home combining three double bedrooms, excellent energy efficiency, countryside views and easy access to Swanage town centre, beach and seafront.

Tenure: Share Freehold

Service Charges: Please note there is an annual Estate Charge which amounted to £306.74 in 2024/25.

Council Tax Band: C (£2504.96)

EPC Rating - B ( 85 )

Local Authority: Bcp

Disclosure of Interest: The vendor of this property is related to a Director of Berkeleys Drummond.

Location

The Location & Lifestyle

One of the great attractions of living here is the ability to enjoy both the coast and countryside almost on your doorstep. Swanage sits between the Purbeck Hills and its beautiful sweeping bay, offering a lifestyle that feels distinctly different from many traditional seaside towns.

The town centre and seafront are only minutes away, with a busy and characterful high street offering independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs. For something casual, Swanage does fish and chips particularly well, including the unmistakable blue-fronted The Fish Plaice close to the bay – a personal favourite – while the waterfront is also home to relaxed places to eat and drink such as Gee Whites.

There is plenty of choice away from the seafront too, from the relaxed food and local produce at The Salt Pig Too to traditional pubs including The Black Swan and The Red Lion. And, wonderfully, Swanage still has its own Wimpy, providing a little bit of retro British nostalgia in the middle of town.

For those who enjoy walking, the surrounding countryside is exceptional. There are routes across the Purbeck Hills, coastal walks towards Durlston and access to the wider Jurassic Coast, while Swanage itself offers a long sandy beach, traditional pier and plenty of opportunities for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and boating.

Add in the heritage steam railway, regular local events and the simple pleasure of being able to walk into town for dinner, a drink or fish and chips by the sea, and it is easy to understand why Swanage attracts both permanent residents and visitors year after year.

For this particular home, however, the real appeal is the contrast: Open countryside and the Purbeck Hills behind you, with Swanage Bay, the beach and town centre just minutes away.