3 bed detached house for sale

Gravel Hill, Wimborne BH21

A charming 1930s detached family home, offered with no forward chain for the first time in over 60 years. Flexible 3–4 bedroom layout, generous driveway, garage, and a mature westerly garden. Well located for Wimborne, schools, and scenic local walks.

Overview

This attractive 1930s detached home, set on the sought-after stretch of Gravel Hill, has been in the same family for over 60 years—a rare opportunity to acquire a property with such long-standing heritage. Sitting proudly on a generous and mature plot, the house offers timeless character and an abundance of future potential. With a traditional layout and flexible accommodation, it combines original charm with the scope for modern reimagining, subject to the usual planning permissions.

The imposing frontage, complete with a deep driveway and detached garage, offers immediate curb appeal, while inside, two reception rooms, a downstairs shower room, and three upstairs bedrooms create a home suited to evolving family needs. Its mature gardens, and proximity to local amenities and transport routes make this an exceptional proposition for those seeking a forever home to update and grow into.

Accommodation

Lovingly held by the same family for over six decades, the home’s layout has served generations and offers both versatility and potential. A welcoming hallway leads to two reception rooms—each with high ceilings and large windows. The front room features a classic bay window and serves beautifully as a formal living space, while the rear room opens onto the garden, perfect for dining or relaxing with direct outdoor access.

Also on the ground floor is a shower room, which, paired with the rear reception room, creates an excellent ground-floor bedroom option for guests or multigenerational living. The kitchen is positioned to the side and leads into a glass lean-to, offering scope for reconfiguration or future extension (subject to planning). This layout provides both character and function, with exciting potential for enhancement.

Upstairs

Three comfortable bedrooms provide ample sleeping accommodation. The principal bedroom sits to the front of the house and enjoys a feature bay window, adding space and natural light. The second bedroom overlooks the rear garden and includes a fitted wardrobe, making it an ideal double room. The third bedroom, though more compact, still accommodates a double bed and would also work well as a nursery, study, or dressing room.

A family bathroom serves the upper floor, complemented by a separate WC—an ideal arrangement for family living or visiting guests.

On the landing, a charming feature window draws in natural light, while a handy storage cupboard provides extra practicality. The traditional pitched roof above houses a generous loft space, offering excellent scope for conversion (subject to planning).

The upper floor layout is both functional and full of potential, with the proportions and structure lending themselves to future reconfiguration or extension to suit evolving needs.

Outside And Gardens

Set back from the road behind a deep driveway, the property enjoys an impressive frontage with ample off-road parking and a detached garage. Mature hedging and established planting provide a sense of separation and privacy from the roadside, while also complementing the home’s characterful 1930s façade.

To the rear, the westerly-facing garden is a real feature—generously sized and beautifully planted, with a variety of trees, shrubs, and seasonal borders that have been thoughtfully tended over the years. A central lawn offers space for families or garden lovers, and a paved seating area provides a perfect spot to enjoy the afternoon sun. The garden feels established and well-balanced, ideal for those who appreciate greenery and outdoor space without excessive upkeep. While the property enjoys a convenient position on Gravel Hill with easy access into Wimborne and surrounding routes, the garden still offers a pleasant and sheltered retreat at the rear.

Location And Area

Positioned on Gravel Hill, this property benefits from excellent access into Wimborne town centre while also being close to open countryside and local walking routes. Gravel Hill connects directly to the A31, ideal for travel across Dorset and beyond, and is served by local bus routes to Wimborne, Poole, and Bournemouth.

Wimborne itself offers a charming mix of independent shops, cafés, eateries, and supermarkets including Waitrose, as well as attractions such as the historic Minster and riverside green spaces. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are a variety of scenic walking routes nearby. Delph Woods and Cannon Hill Plantation are both within easy reach, and just behind Ivy Road lies a section of the Castleman Trailway—perfect for walking, cycling, or dog walking through woodland and fields.

The property is also within reach of several well-regarded schools, including local primary and secondary options, grammar schools in Poole, and respected independents such as Canford and Dumpton. It’s a location that blends accessibility with lifestyle appeal.

Material Information

These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. They do not form part of any contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order or have been tested. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.

Council Tax Band: E - £2756.03 - Poole Council

All Mains Services:

Current Owners Purchased: Owned in family for approx 60 years

Fensa Door: 2019
Windows (2) 2006
Boiler: 2012