Property description
A rare opportunity to acquire a most spacious 6 bedroom home set on a mature secluded plot circa 7.5 acres.
Location Badger House is located on Arrowsmith Road, a desirable area located between Wimborne and Broadstone offering a rural feel whilst being within easy reach of local amenities. Planning in the local area has been traditionally strictly controlled to preclude over-development with all properties in the road enjoying generous plots. The area is well known for its sought after schooling as well as private schools nearby including Canford, Castle Court, Dumpton and Poole and Parkstone Grammar schools. The local area offers a wealth of recreational facilities including sailing and water sports in Poole Harbour, excellent riding on adjacent Canford Heath as well as championship golf courses in Broadstone, Parkstone and Ferndown.
Property Description Badger House is a unique family home offering both spacious and flexible accommodation. Set in an enviable location with wonderful gardens extending in excess of 7.5 acres including large open parkland style gardens as well as woodland and a private lake. The original property was built in the 1930's and was subsequently and significantly extended to incorporate a leisure complex with an indoor swimming pool.
The accommodation would suit a large family or those looking to create a substantial self- contained annex. The property has been well maintained however does also offer scope and potential to modernise.
The accommodation briefly comprises:
Within the original part of the house there is a dining hall and drawing room both with feature fireplaces and overlooking the extensive gardens. The kitchen offers a comprehensive range of pale blue matching base and eye level units with an island and a range of integrated appliances. An archway leads through to the separate breakfast room.
Furthermore on the ground floor is the utility room, laundry, guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, family room and access to the garaging and cellar.
Upstairs there are three well proportioned double bedrooms. Bedroom three offering a range of fitted bedroom furniture and an en-suite shower room with 5 piece suite. The family bathroom also offering a 5 piece suite.
The leisure complex comprises a large L shaped pool room with patio doors giving access to the garden, a 33ft heated swimming pool, raised area with hot tub and ancillary rooms including a gym, changing rooms, shower and plant room.
Above the leisure complex is additional accommodation that can either be used as part of the main house or has potential to be self-contained and briefly comprises:
A large open-plan living/dining room with feature fireplace and sliding patio doors lead out to a covered balcony, two double en-suite bedrooms, the larger of which with two walk-in wardrobes and an additional cloakroom.
Outside:
A particular feature is the setting, Badger House enjoys an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion. The property is approached via electric gates and a driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to the garage, stable block and garden room. The extensive lawned garden surrounds the house and is enclosed by a wide variety of mature trees. A gated walkway lined by rhododendrons leads through to a woodland garden and down to the lake.
Services The property is connected to mains gas,electricity and water and has private drainage.
Directions Travelling from Wimborne and the A31 take the A341 sign posted to Poole. At the Gravel Hill traffic lights proceed straight over onto the A349 taking your second left onto Arrowsmith Road. Badger House is just after a mile on the left hand side.
Drawing Room 7.34m (24'1) x 6.45m (21'2) maximum
Sitting Room 8.33m (27'4) maximum x 7.11m (23'4)
Dining Hall 6.58m (21'7) x 4.47m (14'8) maximum
Family Room 10.21m (33'6) x 4.47m (14'8) maximum
Pool Room 13.92m (45'8) x 8.84m (29'0) maximum
Plant Room 4.7m (15'5) x 3m (9'10)
Kitchen 6.45m (21'2) x 3.78m (12'5) maximum
Breakfast Room 4.24m (13'11) x 3.07m (10'1) maximum
Utility Room 3.4m (11'2) x 3m (9'10) maximum
Laundry 3.4m (11'2) x 2.95m (9'8) maximum
Master Bedroom 6.38m (20'11) x 4.98m (16'4) maximum
Dressing Room En-suite 5m (16'5) x 2.24m (7'4) maximum
Guest Bedroom 6.81m (22'4) x 3.71m (12'2) maximum
En-suite Bedroom 3 6.43m (21'1) x 3.99m (13'1) maximum
En-suite 3.45m (11'4) x 2.77m (9'1) maximum
Bedroom 4 5.44m (17'10) x 4.01m (13'2) maximum
Bedroom 5 3.66m (12'0) x 3.66m (12'0)
Bedroom 6 6.32m (20'9) x 5.87m (19'3) maximum
En-suite Family Bathroom Garden Garage 6.15m (20'2) x 6.1m (20'0)
EPC ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.
These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract.
Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale.
VIEWING
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Property Features :
- A most spacious 6 bedroom home
- Set on a mature secluded plot circa 7.5 acres
- Located in a most desirable and sought after location
- Scope and potential to modernise
- Leisure complex with indoor swimming pool