Property description
A charming character cottage situated in one of the area's most desirable locations offering spacious and beautifully presented accommodation in grounds approaching 1 acre with a detached 1 bedroom annexe
Location Little Thatch is located on Arrowsmith Road a particularly sought after location lying approximately 2 miles South of Wimborne Minster and 4 miles North of Poole, also within easy reach of Broadstone village offering excellent amenities including an 18 hole Championship Golf Course. Planning in Arrowsmith Road has traditionally been strictly controlled to preclude over development. Nearby there are excellent private schools including Canford, Castle Court, Dumpton and renowned Parkstone and Poole Grammar Schools.
The general area is well known for its excellent sporting and recreational facilities including Championship Golf Courses at Ferndown, Broadstone and Parkstone, sailing in Poole Harbour together with good riding and walking country on adjacent Canford Heath.
Principal Accommodation * Sitting Room
* Dining Room
* Snug
* Study
* Kitchen/Breakfast Room
* Ground Floor Shower Room
* 5 Bedrooms
* Master and Guest Bedroom with En-suites
* Family Bathroom
* 1 Bedroom Detached Annexe
* Four Car Garaging
* Extensive Gardens
* Heated Swimming Pool
Agent Note:
The sellers advise they have consent to replace the thatch roof with a traditional tiled roof (we await written confirmation of this).
Property Description Little Thatch is a charming character property with the original part of the cottage of cob construction and believed to date back to the 18th century. In subsequent years the property has been extended and enhanced and now offers bright spacious and versatile accommodation. The property provides a blend of modern fixtures and fittings yet retaining the character and charm of a traditional property including exposed beams and timbers, Inglenook fireplace and leaded windows.
The accommodation briefly comprises:
A reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor accommodation with an under stair cupboard. From the main hall doors lead to the ground floor shower room with a white 3 piece suite and fitted cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, the snug with dual aspect windows and a feature brick built Inglenook fireplace with Bressumer beam over, the study has triple aspect windows and French doors leading to the garden with a feature fire surround and inset gas fire. The dining room boasts a feature fire surround with a cast iron wood burner and an archway leads to the rear vestibule/sun room which has French doors to the garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room has window to front elevation overlooking the garden, door to side access and tiled flooring. The kitchen offers a comprehensive range of matching base and eye level units with a central island breakfast bar with granite working surfaces and an inset ceramic butler style sink. Fitted appliances comprise a fridge and dishwasher with matching fascia units plus an eye level microwave and Rangemaster cooker with double oven. From the dining room French doors with glazed roof lead to the garden, the sitting room which is quadruple aspect with sliding patio doors giving access to the garden and overlooking the pool area and there is a feature spiral staircase leading to the first floor landing.
Upstairs on the first floor there are five bedrooms, the master bedroom is a particular feature with triple aspect windows and a substantial range of fitted bedroom furniture providing a dressing area and there is an en-suite shower room with a built-in vanity unit with inset wash basin, w.c., and corner shower. The guest bedroom also offers a range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with a modern contemporary white 3 piece suite. Bedrooms three and four are also well proportioned double bedrooms and the fifth bedroom is presently used as an office and provides access to eaves storage space. The family bathroom boasts a modern suite incorporating a built-in vanity unit with inset wash basin, bath and a luxury steam shower cabin and the room also benefits from mood lighting.
Annexe:
In the grounds is a detached annexe with a thatched roof that has been improved by the present owners comprising an entrance hall with fitted storage cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, an open-plan kitchen/living space and the kitchen area offering a range of fitted base and eye level units with fitted cooker and hob and space for fridge. There is a double bedroom with an en-suite 3 piece bathroom.
Outside:
The property is approached via electric gates with an intercom system that leads through to a sweeping shingle drive providing ample parking for numerous vehicles and access to the detached garaging 12.8m (42') x 5m (16'5) with electric up and over door, power and light points with a further garage door situated at the rear providing useful garden area.
The gardens are primarily laid to extensive sweeping lawns on all four sides of the house interspersed with mature trees and bound by mature planted borders giving a high degree of seclusion. The swimming pool area is paved with a heated swimming pool, six seater hot tub and there is an adjacent pool house.
Sitting Room 8.2m (26'11) x 4m (13'1) maximum
Study 5m (16'5) x 3.7m (12'2)
Dining Room 6.3m (20'8) x 5.6m (18'4) maximum
Snug 4.8m (15'9) x 3.8m (12'6) maximum
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 3.6m (11'10) x 3.2m (10'6)
Ground Floor Shower Room Master Bedroom 6.4m (21') x 4m (13'1) maximum
En-suite Guest Bedroom 4.8m (15'9) x 4.4m (14'5) maximum
En-suite Bedroom 3 5.1m (16'9) x 4m (13'1) maximum
Bedroom 4 4.3m (14'1) x 3.6m (11'10) maximum
Bedroom 5 4.7m (15'5) maximum x 2.8m (9'2)
Family Bathroom Garage 12.8m (42') x 5m (16'5)
Annexe Sitting Room/Kitchen 6.3m (20'8) x 3m (9'10)
Annexe Bedroom 3.7m (12'2) x 2.6m (8'6)
Garden 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 enquires, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale.
VIEWING
Strictly through the vendors agents Goadsby
Property Features :
- Charming Character Cottage with Separate Annexe
- Beautifully Presented Accommodation in Grounds Approaching 1
- Situated in a Particularly Sought After Area
- Excellent Private Schools Located Nearby
- Garden