Long Crichel, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21

A Period Semi-Detached Cottage complimented by its large Rear Garden all of which abuts surrounding farmland.

Features include:-

* Two Reception Rooms
* Two Double Bedrooms
* Wonderful village location
* Adjacent to Bridleway & open countryside
* Parking

Accommodation see floorplan

2 Lower Farm Cottages is one of a pair of period cottages superbly located off a no through lane adjacent to open countryside with direct access into same via the Bridleway which the cottage fronts. The Garden size is one of the undoubted features of this cottage and offers the scope for an extension, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

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 solid door gives access to the Sitting Room with an open fire, airing cupboard and window with front aspect views.

The Kitchen also enjoys a front aspect view and has the stairs extending to the first floor. There are a range of built in wall and base units, worktops and stainless steel sink. From the Kitchen a door leads into the Second Reception Room with double aspect views.

The Rear Lobby has a built in cupboard, half glazed door to outside and the Bathroom comprises a panelled bath, wash hand basin and low level WC. There is a fitted Mira store shower above the bath.

On the first floor are Two Double Bedrooms both with windows overlooking the front.

The front garden is bounded by mature hedged boundaries with a gate leading to the front being laid to shingle stone for ease of maintenance. The path extends via a wrought iron gate into the Rear Garden. Immediately adjacent to the property is a concrete hardstanding area with pergola.
The substantial Rear Garden abuts farmland to one boundary and comprises a variety of established shrubs and trees.

A parking space will be allocated close by. There is a useful timber lean-to and brick built log store adjacent.

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.