The Old Post Office Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5AR

The Old Post Office Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5AR

A beautifully presented Grade II listed 4 bedroom detached thatched cottage overlooking a stunning south facing garden that extends to approx 3/4's of an acre.

• Superb Reception Hall • Magnificent Drawing Room • Amdega Conservatory • Smallbone Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Aga • Master Bedroom with dressing Area and En-

suite Bathroom • Two further Bedrooms with En-suite

Shower/Bathrooms

• Studio over Garage with One Bedroom and En-suite Shower Room

• Attached Double Garage • Landscaped Cottage Garden • Pond and Wildlife Meadow • Fabulous Countryside Views • Popular Edge of Village Location

Guide Price £1,000,000

The Property A beautifully presented Grade II listed 4 bedroom detached thatched cottage dating back from the mid 19th century but reputed to be much older. The cottage has a brick plinth, mainly rendered elevations relieved by stone dressings, under a thatched ridged roof. In recent times the Old Post Office has undergone a programme of complete refurbishment and restoration and now offers a comfortable and versatile accommodation. The Old Post Office was last used as a village post office in the 1960's and since then has been carefully restored as a family home, keeping much of its original character and charm. The property carries a Grade II listing and it is of special architectural and historical interest. Particular features include the fine drawing room with an inglenook fireplace, a delightful split level reception hallway, a large Amdega conservatory and a very well presented Smallbone kitchen. The four bedrooms have two bathrooms en-suite and two en-suite shower rooms.

Outside The Old Post Office is set on a site that extends to

approximately 3/4 of an acre. The gardens are an outstanding feature, enjoying a southerly aspect. The beautifully landscaped gardens are a typical traditional cottage garden style with abundance of well stocked flower and shrub borders. There is a large expanse of well maintained lawn leading to a central terrace with a pergola. Wealth of specimen trees and shrubs leading to a tranquil pond surrounded by wildlife meadow. There is a secure driveway with electric double entrance gates that leads to a courtyard where there is space to park several vehicles.

Situation The village of Witchampton is a conservation area in which a strict planning policy has ensured that the area has retained its character. The village itself once formed part of the neighbouring Crichel Estate over parts of which villagers' enjoy rights of way and its houses are mainly 17th and 18th century. Situated well away from main roads it is never the less easily accessible to the nearby towns and shopping centres at Wimborne, Blandford, Poole, Bournemouth and Salisbury. As well as neighbouring villages.

Witchampton has a thriving village school, pre-school, village club with pub restaurant facilities, shop and coffee bar (run by local residence).

Education These include Bryanston, Canford, Dumpton, Castle Court and Sandroyd. State schools in Blandford and Wimborne. Primary school in Witchampton.

Sporting & Recreational Cricket and football on Witchampton village green with its own clubhouse, plus shooting, fishing, walking and riding over the Dorset's outstanding surrounding countryside, the Crichel Estate and the New Forest. Racing at Salisbury, Wincanton and Bath. Golf at Ashley Wood, Rushmore Park and Remedy Oak. Sailing and Water sports at Poole and Weymouth and along the glorious Jurassic Dorset Coast.

Entertainment The area is well served by a wide range of country house hotel/restaurants, local bistro pubs and Inn's, tea and coffee houses. Theatre, cinema, arts centres and sports facilities in Blandford, Sherborne, Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton and Salisbury.

Travel The A31/M27 is a direct East/West route. The A303 is joined to the north and linked to the M3 to London as is the M27 at Southampton and the Home Counties.Rail services at Salisbury and Southampton Airport Parkway (London Waterloo from 1hr 30 mins). Airports at Southampton and Bournemouth with direct flights to major UK and European business and holiday destinations.

Directions From Wimborne, proceed north on the B3078 towards Cranborne and turn left after approximately 3 miles, signposted to Witchampton. On entering the village, proceed over a small stone bridge, past the church and through the centre of the village. Continue through towards Crichel House and the Old Post Office can be seen after about quarter of a mile on the right side, just before the beautiful gates of Crichel House. From Blandford take the A354 and then the B3082 towards Wimborne. Then take a sharp left (by Ashley Wood Golf Club). Follow the road down the hill, turn left and after going over a small bridge, turn sharp right up a steep hill towards Witchampton. Continue through towards Crichel House... (as above).

Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. The house has the benefit of a pressurised oil fired central heating system. The thatch roof was fully replaced in 2014.

Local Authority East Dorset District Council - Furzhill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4HN Tel:- 01202 886201 Council Tax Band G

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