3 bed link detached house for sale

Winterborne Houghton, Blandford Forum DT11

A charming and extended cobb cottage, situated in a sought after village boasting a pretty garden with views overlooking surrounding countryside and the village church.

Accommodation

The Old Pound Cottage is a charming and extended cobb cottage with good ceiling heights throughout, situated in a sought after village location benefitting from a colourful elevated garden which enjoys wonderful views. The cottage is entered via a storm porch leading to the sitting room, which has a triple aspect and a wood burner as a focal point to the room. The kitchen comprises of a range of wall and base units set with a counter top, and includes space for white goods. The dining room is a spacious room with a range of built in storage and is currently arranged with a dining suite and an office desk.

The master bedroom is situated to the rear, a good sized room with a range of built in wardrobes and access to the ensuite bathroom, which in turn has a door to the pretty rear garden. The second bedroom is a situated to the front of the cottage and enjoys views of the village church, currently arranged with a double bed and some built in storage. The third bedroom is a single and completing this floor is the family bathroom, comprising of a white suite of bath with overhead shower, basin and w.c.

Outside

The front garden enjoys a good degree of privacy with an established hedgerow, a path leads to the front door and an adjoining outbuilding which houses the boiler and is used as a utility room. The elevated rear garden is a particular feature and is very much a gardener's garden. There is a small gravel terrace adjoining the cottage for outside dining with remainder of the garden laid to lawn and bound by well stocked and colourful borders. A bench has been thoughtfully placed to admire the views of the village church and surrounding countryside. To the bottom of the garden is space for a shed or an outside office.

Situation

Winterborne Houghton lies within a secluded valley. The area is designated as being an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and has its own village church. A mile away is Winterborne Stickland with a nursery, garage and inn. The Georgian market town of Blandford Forum is approximately 6 miles. The larger towns of Poole and Bournemouth are approximately 21 and 28 miles distant respectively, whilst the town of Dorchester is approximately 17 miles.

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Services

Mains electric, water. Private septic tank drainage (inspected 2025). Oil fired central heating.

Material Information

Dorset Council Tax Band - E
Tel: There is mobile signal and Ultrafast broadband provided to the property as stated by the Ofcom website.

There is no recorded flood risk at the property.
Please note there was a one off incident in 2016.

Partial spray foam roof insulation