3 bed cottage to rent

Gravel Hill, Wimborne BH21

A unique, 17th Century, cobb cottage set in grounds approaching 1/3 acre and offering three bedrooms as well as three reception rooms, generous outbuildings and double garage with the scope to create a home income and being offered without a forward chain.

Property Description

The accommodation comprises a generous living room with an open fire, separate dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, study, utility room and WC to the ground floor, with three bedrooms a family bathroom/shower room and a separate WC, to the first floor. The cottage is thought to have been constructed in the early 17th Century, this cobb Cottage offers one of the most unique cottage propositions for its locality and was part of the Canford Estate.

Gardens And Grounds

The home is approached via a five bar farm-style gate which gives access to a compressed gravel driveway that leads up towards the left hand side of the home. There is a formed turning point within the driveway for convenience, and the driveway can easily accommodate several vehicles. Adjacent to the house is a pair of wrought iron gates, which give access to the courtyard-style parking area to the rear of the property. The courtyard is suited for three to four vehicles and provides access to the detached double garage, which benefits from an electrically operated up-and-over style door. There is a further store room, ideal as a cold storage or garden pantry, and a covered ornate seating area ideal for alfresco entertaining. A wood-built staircase leads to the first floor above the garage which is currently purposed as a hobbies room, but could easily be used to create a home/income suit. There is further covered storage alongside the garage and a pagoda with trellising has been con...

Location

Wimborne is a vibrant and thriving market town in East Dorset with a comprehensive mix of shopping facilities, restaurants, and attractions to appeal to everyone. Easily accessed by car from all directions via the A31, A35 and B3081 Wimborne has great public transport links to Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas including a comprehensive network of bus routes. Wimborne is immersed in a varied history, preserved and on-show in the c.705 ad Minster Church of Cuthburga with its chained library which is one of only four world-wide. The beautiful twin towers of the Minster provide an elegant backdrop to the town’s historic architecture and alongside The Priest’s House Museum & Gardens, Wimborne Model Town and the 1930’s Art Deco Tivoli theatre, combine to make Wimborne a popular tourist attraction. Wimborne is well served by an excellent range of services for residents including doctors, a local hospital, a pyramid of sought-after schools and strong health and social care. Leisure f...