3 bedroom cottage

Built circa 1700’s, a superb thatched cob cottage set in a 0.3 acres of mature well stocked grounds offering a generous amount of charm and character throughout including three reception rooms, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms (two generous size doubles) and family bathroom, ample off road parking, three outbuildings and two covered al fresco dining areas. Unique to the home are the high ceilings not normally found in cob cottages and the only original thatched cob cottage in Merley.

• Front entrance porch with oak front inner and outer doors and tiled floor ideal for coats and shoes
• Generous sized dining room, and separate sitting room with inglenook fireplace, open fire and bread oven and double aspect including bay windows overlooking the front garden and beamed ceiling
• Kitchen/breakfast room also with beam ceiling and range of floor and wall mounted units with complementary worktops and Rangemaster cooker
• Separate utility/boot room including a worktop and sink with water softener and space for washing machine, fridge and freezer
• Separate cloakroom with low level flush WC
• Snug/office off kitchen with window overlooking the garden
• All three bedrooms also offer beautiful period feature ceilings and character features including chimney breasts, views over the garden
• Loft storage area
• Family bathroom including a double shower and bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Airing cupboard
• Separate toilet with low level WC
• Five bar gate provides access to the cottage grounds with various out buildings including a large double garage, a workshop, large wood store, greenhouse and useful storage shed, two outside dining areas (both under cover) and a large hobby room/studio above the garage. Also in the grounds is a working well and garden water feature. Secluded and animal secure rear garden
• Double glazing throughout, gas heating and security alarm system
• All mains utilities connected

The location of the property combines the advantage of town with easy access to open countryside and the river Stour nearby. Wimborne town centre is approximately 2 miles away where there are a number of shops, restaurants, public houses and the popular Tivoli theatre. The local towns of Poole and Bournemouth are both easily accessible.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G (BCP Council) EPC RATING: D

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