Hinton Martell, Wimborne, BH21

HOUSE & PLOT . Character three bedroom cottage in the beautiful, quiet rural location of Hinton Martell, ideally suited to walking routes as many bye ways and footpaths are in the area. The cottage has been renovated to a high standard over the years, including re-wiring and plumbing, but still maintains numerous original features in parts of the property, including cobbled flooring which dates back to the 1700’s. The property was extended in the 1980’s and has been with the same owner for the past 23 years. Included in the sale is a separate one bedroomed annexe, which could be demolished as the property is being sold with planning permission for a three bedroom detached cottage. There is also potential for a further extension on the rear of the cottage due to the extensive gardens. Subject to planning permission.

An original wooden door leads into a spacious sitting room, with a surprisingly high beamed ceiling and features a cosy wood burner. The room has been acoustically treated for home entertainment and has its own hi-fi mains supply. The dining room has quarry tile flooring and original beamed ceiling, with stairs leading to first floor.

A further door leads to the dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room, which feature brick walls and tongue and grove panelling. Integrated appliances including dishwasher, fridge, oven and gas hob compliment the featured wood burner with a heating plate.

There are stunning views over the extensive garden and surrounding countryside from the kitchen window and rear door to the garden. The cloakroom features panelling and brickwork with W.C and wash hand basin. There is a loft hatch with ladder above the kitchen, fully boarded out for storage with power and lighting.

The first floor landing has a useful storage cupboard and leads to two double and one single bedroom, which look over the front of the property. Bedroom one is a double with a hanging area and shelving and several quirky hidden storage areas.

Bedroom two is a single. Bedroom three is another double with a storage cupboard.
The family bathroom has a bath, W.C and wash hand basin, which would benefit from modernisation, so has been left for prospective buyers to put their stamp on: it currently provides an airing cupboard and walk in wardrobe area.

The heating system has had a new oil tank fitted and the hot water also benefits from a solar array on the roof.

Hinton Martell is a picturesque village with a church, thatched cottages, and is situated between Witchampton, Gaunts Common (both of which have Primary Schools) and Horton which is about 4 miles north of the market town of Wimborne Minster. The wider area is well served by independent schools including Queen Elizabeth’s, Dumpton, Castle Court and Canford, and there is good access by road to the coastal resorts of Poole and Bournemouth, both of which have mainline rail links to London Waterloo.

The property is approached via a large driveway to a single garage with ample parking and storage rooms serviced by power and lighting. A gate leads to the rear garden with stunning views of the unobstructed countryside. The lawned area to the rear boasts sleeper-steps up to an elevated seating and entertainment area .

Further extensive lawn with fencing along left boundary provides an opportunity for pasture, allotment, small holding etc., A range of fruit trees are planted in this area which is currently open to the right with uninterrupted views. (There is, of course, the right to enclose with fencing should a buyer wish ).

A County Parish Holding is in place to keep livestock on top area of garden. No. .

The one bedroomed annex is separately metered and Council Tax band A applies. It consists of a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, cloakroom and living room, which incorporates a featured log burner.

Services: Septic tank and oil tank. Electric oiled heaters in the annex. Property re-wired in 2014. Solar evacuated tubes heat the water. The heating system has had a new oil tank fitted and the hot water also benefits from a solar array on the roof.


Agents note:

Being sold with planning permission for a three bedroom detached cottage to the side of the main house. Planning application no. P/FUL/2022/01495. Demolition of existing single storey dwelling.
Cil payment £4701.40