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£299,950
House · 2 beds
High Street, Swanage, BH19
0.03 miles away
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1 bed house for sale Cowlease, Swanage, BH19
Guide Price
£299,950
Added two days ago
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- Type
- House
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Tenure
- Ask agent
About this property
*FAMILY HOME / HOLIDAY LET OPPOURTUNITY* A charming and characterful three-storey cottage, believed to date back to the 18th century, ideally situated on a quiet no-through road close to the heart of Swanage town centre, local amenities and beach. Constructed of traditional Purbeck stone beneath a tiled roof, this beautifully presented cottage combines period charm with tasteful modern updates, creating a warm and inviting coastal home.The property offers an abundance of original features throughout, including exposed wooden beams, sash windows, stone flooring and an attractive Purbeck stone fireplace which forms the focal point of the sitting room.
Floorplan
Council tax
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Per year
- Band A£1,843
- Band B£2,151
- Band C£2,458
- Band D£2,765
- Band E£3,379
- Band F£3,994
- Band G£4,608
- Band H£5,530
The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Dorset, 2026/27 bills run from £1,843 a year in band A to £5,530 in band H.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Dorset, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.
Property timeline
- ListedOctober 2026 £299,950
1 bed · 1 bath · this listing
Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.
Price guide
40 comparables · within 1.9 milesCheaper than 90% of the 1-bed houses for sale nearby right now.
This home, £299,950 Median £525,000 · £306,500 – £954,500
Compared with 40 1-bed houses for sale within 1.9 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.
Location
Cowlease, Swanage, BH19
In the Dorset National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £299,950
£149k £450k
Deposit10% £30,000
£0 £300k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £269,950 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £60,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Properties sold nearby
HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Cowlease Terraced | Terraced | Oct 2018 | 1,141 sq ft £254/sq ft | 1,141 sq ft | £254 | £290,000 |
| 8, Cowlease Terraced | Terraced | Feb 2017 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £335,000 |
| 3, Cowlease Terraced | Terraced | Feb 2015 | 549 sq ft £414/sq ft | 549 sq ft | £414 | £227,500 |
| 3, Cowlease Terraced | Terraced | Sept 2010 | 549 sq ft £328/sq ft | 549 sq ft | £328 | £180,000 |
| 7, Cowlease Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2010 | 1,109 sq ft £207/sq ft | 1,109 sq ft | £207 | £230,000 |
| 4, Cowlease Terraced | Terraced | Nov 2008 | 1,066 sq ft £198/sq ft | 1,066 sq ft | £198 | £211,000 |
| 7, Cowlease Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2006 | 1,109 sq ft £162/sq ft | 1,109 sq ft | £162 | £180,000 |
| 8, Cowlease Terraced | Terraced | Dec 2002 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £191,000 |
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