Cockett Hill, East Morden, Wareham, Dorset, BH20

IN A QUIET RURAL SETTING THIS PLEASING PERIOD HOUSE HAS THE BENEFIT OF A LARGE GARDEN, PADDOCK AND HUGE POTENTIAL

In a quiet rural setting with no immediate neighbours Cherry Cottage is a handsome late C18th red brick property surrounded by a large garden and a paddock extending in all to about 1.38 acres. The original row of period estate workers cottages was merged into one property many years ago and the origins of the house mean the comfortable accommodation flows a linear pattern. But it is well organised, extends to roughly 2,000 sq/ft and comprises a large entrance hall, a sitting room and dining room or 2nd sitting room both with fireplaces and wood burning stoves, and a generous open plan kitchen/breakfast room with a range of fitted units around the outside and an oil fired Aga. A large practical utility/boot room with extensive storage and a cloakroom complete the ground floor and upstairs there are four double bedrooms and two well appointed bathrooms with separate showers. The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and extensive storage. The cottage was well modernised and updated about 20 years ago and although it is generally in good order it would now benefit from some simple cosmetic updating and most of the old wooden windows are likely to need replacing. The electrical wiring and plumbing are in good order, and the house has a well maintained oil fired heating and pressurised hot water system. The size of the garden and grounds and huge potential in and around the house will provide a great opportunity for the new owners to create a perfect family home in a lovely rural setting.

The gardens and grounds are a valuable feature of Cherry Cottage and extend to roughly 1.38 acres. Turning in from the lane a gravel drive leads down to the large parking and turning area beside the house. From there the garden is really a blank canvas and simply laid out with a large lawn and a paved terrace at the back of the house. There is plenty of space for the construction of new garages and outbuildings (subject to planning) and across the garden in front of the house the paddock extends to about ¾ of an acre and has mains water and a separate gated access to the lane.

The property is delightfully situated down a quiet country lane close to the village of East Morden where there is a busy village hall with sports facilities and a couple of pubs The Cock & Bottle in the village and The World’s End nearby. There are local shops, post offices and doctor's surgeries etc. in the neighbouring villages of Bere Regis and Lytchett Matravers and more extensive shopping and other amenities a short drive away in Blandford, Poole and Wareham. Wareham is the closest station (London Waterloo about 2hrs) and a convenient location between the A31 and A35 means commuting to the business centres of Dorchester, Poole, Bournemouth and Ferndown is very straightforward. A quick link to the M27 takes you further afield to Southampton and Portsmouth and on up to London via the M3. The lovely surrounding countryside provides lots of opportunity for sport and recreation with fine riding, cycling and walking in the nearby Wareham Forest and along Dorsets renowned Jurassic coastline, and for sailing and water sports it is only a short drive to Poole harbour and Studland Bay. There are local primary and secondary schools in Lytchett Minster, Poole and Parkstone retain their grammar schools, and independent schools nearby include Canford, Bryanston, Milton Abbey, plus Dumpton, Castle Court, Yarrells and Hanford prep schools.

Property information
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (treatment plant). Oil fired heating and Aga.
Broadband and Mobile: Reasonable broadband (FFTC) and mobile coverage. For more information on both go to
Covenants and Easements: Please seek specific advice from a solicitor.
EPC: Band D (potentially Band A)
Local Authorities: Dorset Council. /
Council Tax: Band G. Charge for the year 2025/26 £4,226.48