3-bedroom house · BH21 5AN
For saleListed 75 days
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About
A three bedroom, semi-detached, cottage sympathetically updated and boasting two wood burning stoves as well as a generous plot of 1/4 acre situated on the edge of this sought after Dorset village.
Double glazed throughout and with off road parking. Sole Agents.
Description Downlea Cottages comprises eight semi-detached cottages arranged in a horseshoe-style close, with this particular property being positioned centrally on the southerly edge and boasting an extended plot approaching 1/4 acre.
The current vendor has tastefully updated the home, and the accommodation is traditional in layout with a snug-style living room with a feature wood-burning stove and a central kitchen/breakfast room, which is undoubtedly the heart of the home, with solid wood joinery and also features a wood-burning stove as well as a pair of French patio doors that open out on the patio.
Beyond the kitchen, there is a rear lobby and a utility room, which also benefits from a WC.
The first floor offers three well-proportionated bedrooms, of which two are doubles, and all are served by a family bathroom. Furthermore, the home is double-glazed throughout.
Location Wimborne is a vibrant and thriving market town in East Dorset with a comprehensive mix of shopping facilities, restaurants, and attractions to appeal to everyone.
Easily accessed by car from all directions via the A31, A35 and B3081, Wimborne has great public transport links to Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas, including a comprehensive network of bus routes.
Wimborne is immersed in a varied history, preserved and on show in the c.705 ad Minster Church of Cuthburga with its chained library, which is one of only four worldwide.
The beautiful twin towers of the Minster provide an elegant backdrop to the town’s historic architecture and alongside The Priest’s House Museum & Gardens, Wimborne Model Town and the 1930’s Art Deco Tivoli theatre, combine to make Wimborne a popular tourist attraction.
Wimborne is well served by an excellent range of services for residents including doctors, a local hospital, a pyramid of sought-after schools and strong health and social care. Leisure...
Gardens And Grounds The front garden is laid to lawn, and there is a driveway towards the right-hand side of the property which is suited to two or three vehicles.
Beyond the driveway, there are a pair of wooden garden gates which provide access to the rear garden, which is 200ft in length.
Adjoining the rear elevation of the property is an elevated paved patio with two tiers, ideal for alfresco dining, and the majority of the rear garden is laid to lawn.
Towards the rear boundary, the garden matures and is bordered by a variety of mature trees, giving a protected environment.
Adjacent to the boundary, there is a concrete-built garden shed and a fire pit ideal for enjoying late evening fires.
Value & comps
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