Chalbury, Wimborne, BH21

A substantial and beautifully presented five-bedroom country house, set in approximately 1.75 acres with a heated swimming pool, paddock, generous parking and far-reaching views across the surrounding Dorset countryside. Occupying an enviable position in the popular rural hamlet of Chalbury, approximately five miles north of Wimborne Minster, The Hollies offers an exceptional combination of spacious family accommodation, extensive outside space and a wonderful rural setting.

The Situation

The Hollies occupies an attractive rural position in the sought-after village of Chalbury, approximately four miles north of Wimborne Minster and four miles west of Verwood. The village lies on the southern edge of Cranborne Chase, surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside and enjoying a peaceful, semi-rural setting with far-reaching views.

The property is well placed for access to Wimborne Minster, which provides a comprehensive range of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, while the neighbouring towns of Verwood, Ferndown and Ringwood are also readily accessible.

The Property

Originally constructed in the 1970s and substantially extended and improved over more recent years, the property now provides over 2,600 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation, thoughtfully arranged for both family life and entertaining.

At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, with a vaulted ceiling, three sky lights and two sets of full-height glazed sliding doors opening directly onto the rear terrace and pool area, flooding the room with natural light. This is a particularly striking space, combining a superb contemporary kitchen with generous areas for living and dining, while making the most of the property's outlook.

The accommodation is complemented by a generous lounge with exposed ceiling timbers and an open fireplace, a further dining area, study and utility room. Ground floor accommodation is completed with a shower room.

Upstairs, the rural setting becomes particularly apparent, with a number of the bedrooms enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding fields and woodland.

The principal bedroom enjoys an attractive outlook over the pool terrace and paddock and features an excellent range of wardrobes and a substantial en-suite bathroom with free standing bath tub and walk-in shower.

A second bedroom also benefits from an en suite shower room and Juliet balcony, with views towards Horton Tower and the surrounding countryside.

The remaining three bedrooms are all generous in size, enjoying a rear aspect view.

Outside

Outside, the property is equally impressive. The rear garden has been designed with entertaining and relaxation in mind, with a wide paved terrace extending across the rear of the house and leading to a heated 30ft x 12ft swimming pool. The pool is enclosed by wrought iron railings and sits within a generous paved terrace, creating an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining and summer gatherings.

There is a substantial timber cabin currently providing versatile space for use as an office, studio or additional storage. A further block-built garden store provides useful space for outdoor and gardening equipment.

Beyond the formal garden lies the property's paddock, extending the grounds to approximately 1.75 acres in total. Predominantly laid to grass and interspersed with mature trees and areas of wildflowers, it provides an exceptional degree of privacy, space and connection with the surrounding countryside.

To the front, a substantial paved driveway provides excellent off-road parking for numerous vehicles and is complemented by a single garage and car port providing through vehicular access. The garden itself is enclosed by walling and fencing and features well-stocked borders.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: G

Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 64 Potential: 70

Property Construction: Brick and render

Utilities: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage via a septic tank which the property has the sole use of. The tank is located within the boundary of the property. There is no mains gas supply connected.

Heating: Oil

Broadband: ADSL Copper-based phone landline. Ultrafast downloads speeds of up to 1000 Mbps are available at this property (ofcom).

Parking: Private driveway and garage