{"id":37107,"date":"2025-08-01T01:56:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T01:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/37107\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T01:56:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T01:56:31","slug":"unassuming-seaside-home-with-its-own-tunnels-goes-on-sale-for-625000-and-youll-never-guess-the-surprise-feature-in-the-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/37107\/","title":{"rendered":"Unassuming seaside home with its own TUNNELS goes on sale for \u00a3625,000 – and you’ll never guess the surprise feature in the garden!"},"content":{"rendered":"

By FRANCINE WOLFISZ<\/a> <\/p>\n

Updated: 14:28 EDT, 31 July 2025 <\/p>\n

An idyllic four-bed family home perched on the Dorset coast has gone on the market – but it’s not just for the ‘breathtaking’ sea views that the property is seemingly attracting attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dubbed The Verne, potential buyers have been impressed by the dramatic landscape afforded by the house built\u00a0at the top of the Isle of Portland<\/a>, which comes with a price tag of \u00a3625,000.<\/p>\n

But there are some rather unique features that are included with the home, which was\u00a0originally part of an old fort.<\/p>\n

One are the three layers of historic tunnels meandering underneath the property – while the other is a hefty military cannon\u00a0strategically placed on a green verge facing the ocean.<\/p>\n

The showstopper is located in the garden, where a stone entrance leads down to the layers of tunnels ‘steeped in history’.<\/p>\n

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An idyllic four-bed family home perched on the Dorset coast has gone on the market – but it’s not just for the ‘breathtaking’ sea views that the property is seemingly attracting attention<\/p>\n

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Have a blast! One of the property’s showstopper features is a hefty military cannon to the rear<\/p>\n

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Once part of the fort’s defences, the home also boasts three levels of underground tunnels<\/p>\n

Once part of the fort’s defences, the tunnels extend across three levels, with slotted stone openings to reveal the property’s elevated position, and there are two large chambers inside the tunnels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Inside, the abode is much like any other family home, with a large open-plan kitchen, cosy lounge and plenty of natural light to make the most of the view.<\/p>\n

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The coastal abode, which has four bedrooms, has been well-maintained throughout<\/p>\n

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The desirable property overlooking the Dorset coast has gone on the market for \u00a3625,000\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Inside one of the property’s four bedrooms at the historic property on the Dorset coast<\/p>\n

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The spacious home boasts double bedrooms and ‘breathtaking’ vistas at every window<\/p>\n

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This bedroom benefits from a triple aspect design, offering breathtaking panoramic views and is complemented by an en-suite shower room<\/p>\n

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A conservatory offers stunning views looking out over Weymouth Bay and the Jurassic coast<\/p>\n

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A spacious open-plan kitchen inside the property has been well-maintained\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The spacious living room spans the full depth of the property and has sliding doors leading to a substantial conservatory at the rear<\/p>\n

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The new homeowners will be able to enjoy sweeping views looking out over Weymouth Bay<\/p>\n

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A perfectly located bench will enable the homeowners to enjoy the views of the coastline<\/p>\n

The stunning vista looks out over Weymouth Bay, Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coastline, as reported by Luxury Property News.<\/p>\n

A spacious garden offers plenty of room for entertaining for anyone keen to stay above-ground, with nearby amenities including Portland Harbour to enjoy.<\/p>\n

The property is currently available with Wilson Tominey Estate Agents for \u00a3625,000.<\/p>\n

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