Broomhill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21

A beautifully restored and extended thatched cottage enjoying stunning countryside views.

Description

Hilltop Cottage is a beautifully presented period thatched cottage, that has been fully refurbished and extended in recent years to an exceptionally high standard. The exacting specification includes a hand-made deVOL painted wood kitchen with island unit and integrated appliances, luxuriously appointed period style bath and shower rooms, custom made oak staircase, and a stunning oak framed kitchen/ dining room extension.

The windows have been replaced in keeping with the original and are double glazed, and there is air source powered central heating, which is underfloor or via period style radiators. The cottage has been cleverly interior designed with a fresh modern palette that complements the period charm of the cottage, and includes fabrics from renowned designers such as William Yeoward and Colefax & Fowler.

The charming elevations are of brick and whitened render under a mainly thatched and partly tiled roof. The oak framed porch and front door open into the sitting room, which features a brick fireplace with log burner, a beamed ceiling. Separated by original timber beams is a study or library area. There is also a cosy snug used as a TV room, which has a further fireplace with log burner. The undoubted feature of the cottage is the superb oak framed kitchen/ dining room which enjoys triple aspects including bi-fold doors along two sides overlooking the gardens and stunning open views across the countryside. The kitchen was custom made by renowned experts deVOL and features a large central island with oak top, wine fridge, induction hob and electric oven. The kitchen features quartz surfaces, a Belfast sink with boiling water tap, and an integrated dishwasher. The kitchen leads through to a boot room area with door to the driveway, and a useful utility room area having a matching range of units, quartz surfaces, butler’s sink, integrated washer & dryer, and a plant cupboard. There is also a stylish cloaks/ shower room.

An oak staircase leads up to two characterful double bedrooms, and a spacious family bathroom with a freestanding bath, large walk-in glazed shower, basin on an oak washstand and a WC.

Outside
Electrically operated gates open into a generous shingle driveway providing parking and turning areas at the rear of the cottage. A second gated driveway provides further parking and access to the good sized Detached Garage with roller shutter door and adjoining large store/ hobbies room. The cottage gardens are a particular feature, having been attractively landscaped, and well stocked with a variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs. They are mainly laid to lawn with several mature trees and established hedging. A wide paved terrace perfect for outdoor entertaining runs along the side and rear of the cottage, accessed from the cottage through the bi-fold doors from the kitchen/ dining room.

Location

Broomhill is a quiet and sought after hamlet located 3 miles north of Wimborne, having a popular country pub, The Barley Mow and a long established garden centre with tearoom.

There is also a handy shop and Post Office at Furzehill about a mile away.

The centre of Wimborne offers a branch of Waitrose, many cafes, bars and restaurants, and the Tivoli theatre/cinema.

Broomhill is well placed for both state and independent schools including Queen Elizabeth’s, Dumpton, Canford, Bryanston and Clayesmore.

The coast and renowned beaches of Poole Harbour and Sandbanks are approx. 11 miles, and the beautiful New Forest National Park starts at Ringwood.

The A31 leading on to the M27 and M3 to London can be joined about 1.8 miles away and trains run from Poole or Southampton Parkway to London Waterloo.

Square Footage: 1,480 sq ft



Directions

From Wimborne centre, proceed up Rowlands Hill, passing the cricket ground on your left. Carry along this road which then becomes Wimborne Road and turn left at the War Memorial into Colehill Lane. At the next junction carry straight over and along Colehill Lane for about a mile. At the Broomhill village crossroads, turn left and after about 200 m Hilltop Cottage can be found on the left hand side.

Post code BH21 7AR.

Additional Info

Council Tax TBA

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Air source central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.

Photographs take 2022/2023