Long Crichel, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21

NO UPPER CHAIN A fine example of a 19th Century Semi-Detached Cottage pleasantly situated in this shallow valley surrounded by the Dorset Countryside.

Features Include:-

* NO UPPER CHAIN
* Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
* Stunning Rural Views
* Approximately 0.18 of an acre Garden
* 2 Reception Rooms
* 2 Double Bedrooms
* Modern Shower Room Suite
* Parking

Accommodation see floorplan

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to purchase a cottage in this sought after village, having previously formed part of the Crichel Estate dating back to the 19th century. The undoubted feature in the location, surrounded by the Dorset Countryside which abuts the property. In addition given the Garden size, there is the potential to extend (subject to necessary consents) and create a wonderful family home in a tranquil setting.

Long Crichel lies in a shallow valley below Crichel Down in the Vale of Allen, in the Cranbourne Chase and Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beaty. It was primarily an agricultural estate village having once been the centre of three farms, each with their own farm houses. The village remains entirely surrounded by the fields and woods of the Crichel Estate. The village is, as the name suggests, strung along the chalk winterbourne which rises at Chettle, and has no clear centre . Houses, mostly 19th Century estate cottages, are grouped in small terraces.

A half glazed door gives access to the Entrance Porch with quarry tiled floor and further door leads into the Sitting Room with window to front aspect, open fire with tiled surrounds. Wall cupboard houses electric meter and consumer unit.

The Kitchen comprises a range of base and wall units providing cupboard and drawer storage with roll edged worksurfaces, the stainless steel sink sits beneath the rear facing window overlooking the garden and surrounding Farmland. Built-in appliances include the electric oven, 4 ring electric hob, there is plumbing for washing machine and useful deep fitted larder cupboard.

The Dining Room is adjacent and also benefits from the far reaching views.

From the Inner Lobby stairs extend to first floor with a window on the half landing providing natural light.

The Ground Floor Modern Shower Room Suite comprises an oversized shower enclosure with glass sliding door and wall mounted Mira shower. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and generous white tiled splashbacks.

On the first floor are the Two Double Bedrooms both enjoying front aspect rural views with the Principal Bedroom housing the hot water cylinder.

The generous gardens which abut and overlook the surrounding countryside is the undoubted feature of this cottage and extend to approximately 0.18 of an acre.

The front garden is partially bounded by picket style fencing being laid to lawn with flower/shrub beds and borders. There is a grass area adjacent with Parking for several vehicles.

The generous rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower/shrub borders, mature apple tree and brick built store at the foot of the garden. In addition there is a timber shed, summer house and greenhouse. Under the Dining Room, accessed externally, is a useful storage area. Outside cold water tap.

The cottage is conveniently situated approximately nine miles from the popular Minster town of Wimborne, offering excellent amenities including Waitrose and Co-Operative supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and bars and the Tivoli theatre/ cinema.

The Georgian market town of Blandford with further amenities is approximately seven miles. The area is well served with independent schools including Canford, Dumpton, Bryanston, Clayesmore, and state schools in both Wimborne and Blandford.

Sandy beaches at Bournemouth and Poole together with watersports at Poole Harbour are approximately 20 miles and the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast starts at Studland Bay.

The New Forest National Park, for excellent riding and walking is east of Ringwood. The A31, leading on to the M27 and M3 to London can be joined at Ringwood, and trains to London Waterloo run from Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton Parkway stations.