Furzehill, Wimborne, BH21

A beautifully presented four double bedroom detached home offering generous, thoughtfully designed accommodation together with a superb south-facing garden, heated swimming pool and far-reaching views across the adjoining countryside.

The Situation

Furzehill is a sought-after semi-rural village on the northern fringes of Wimborne Minster, combining a peaceful countryside setting with excellent access to the town’s extensive amenities. The historic market town of Wimborne lies approximately 1.5 miles away and offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday facilities, together with a Waitrose supermarket, the Tivoli Theatre and numerous leisure and recreational opportunities.

The surrounding area is characterised by attractive countryside, woodland and rural walks, while Furzehill itself retains a pleasant village atmosphere. Wimborne is well placed for access to the larger centres of Poole and Bournemouth to the south, with the beautiful countryside of Cranborne Chase and rural Dorset readily accessible to the north.

The area is also well served by a broad choice of respected state and independent schools, including schools within Wimborne and Colehill, while Canford School is among the notable independent schools nearby. Overall, Furzehill offers an appealing balance of rural surroundings and convenience, making it an especially attractive location for those wishing to enjoy country living within easy reach of Wimborne.

The Property

Occupying a particularly generous plot, the house has been extensively refurbished and beautifully updated by the current owners. New windows have been fitted throughout including front and back doors and the accommodation has been transformed to create a light-filled, sociable home ideally suited to modern family life.

The welcoming entrance hall immediately sets the tone, with elegant marble flooring and bespoke fitted storage cleverly incorporated beneath the staircase.

At the heart of the house is the exceptional open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed to bring family and friends together. Fitted approximately 3 years ago, the kitchen has a sleek contemporary finish, with an extensive range of cabinetry and a comprehensive selection of integrated NEFF appliances and 5-in1 Quooker tap. Underfloor heating beneath the herringbone engineered wood flooring adds a comforting warmth to the room when required. Large windows and glazed doors extend across the rear of the house, drawing in plenty of natural light while framing lovely views over the south-facing garden and open fields beyond. Doors lead directly onto the terrace, creating a wonderful connection between the house and garden during the warmer months. The living accommodation flows naturally in a generous U-shape, from the kitchen and utility area through to the dining space and into the comfortable double-aspect sitting room. A centrally positioned wood-burning stove provides an attractive focal point and a sense of warmth throughout the open-plan space, while the sitting room itself enjoys views both to the front and across the garden and countryside to the rear.

A separate utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs are four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a spacious en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms which are served by the family bathroom. The family bathroom benefits from a freestanding bath and separate shower.

Outside

Outside, the house is approached via electric gates over a substantial driveway providing off-road parking for approximately six vehicles, in addition to the garage. The rear garden is a particularly special feature of the property. Generous in size and thoughtfully landscaped with recently restocked with an attractive array of shrubs and flowers, it has been arranged over three distinct levels to create a series of inviting spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Immediately adjoining the home is a house-wide composite deck featuring a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, perfectly positioned for al fresco dining and enjoying the southerly aspect. Beyond lies the heated outdoor swimming pool, powered by a brand new heap pump featuring new pool, new glass filter, new pool cover and roller, creating a wonderful focal point during the summer months. At the lower end of the garden is an attractive detached garden room complete with its own Wi-fi connection, under-floor heating and cedar cladding, ideal as a home office, studio or peaceful retreat. Together with the open outlook across the neighbouring fields, the garden gives the house a genuine sense of space and privacy and provides a lovely backdrop to everyday family life.  There is also an EV charger at the front of the property.  

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: G

Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 64 Potential: 70

Property Construction: Traditional Brick and Block, built in the 1950’s

Utilities: Mains electric, water and drainage are connected. There is no mains gas supply.

Heating: Electric

Broadband: FFTC- Fibre-optic cable to the cabinet, then to the property. Ultrafast broadband with download speeds of up to 1800 mbps are available at this property (ofcom)

Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Point: Yes

Parking: Driveway and garage