Summary - MANOR COTTAGE WINTERBORNE HOUGHTON BLANDFORD FORUM DT11 0PD
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Immaculately restored thatched cottage with large mature gardens and annexe potential.
Thatched 18th‑century cottage; recently and sympathetically restored
Four bedrooms (three doubles) and two well‑appointed bath/shower rooms
Sitting and dining rooms with inglenook fireplaces and woodburners
Gated drive to detached double garage, workshop and attic storage
Beautiful mature garden just under half an acre; three greenhouses
Garage previously had planning consent for annexe conversion
Private drainage (treatment plant) and medium flood risk — insurance/maintenance implications
Wired broadband slow; currently connected to Starlink
Manor Cottage is an immaculately restored 18th‑century thatched cottage set in the heart of Winterborne Houghton, backing onto open fields and overlooking the village church. The house combines traditional character — inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and low ceilings in parts — with contemporary comforts including quality double glazing, a simple electric heating system and tasteful, newly refitted bathrooms and kitchen. The result is a comfortable, low‑maintenance home suited to retirement living, a peaceful weekend retreat or a high‑quality holiday let.
The property sits in almost half an acre of beautifully planted, mature gardens with terraces, lawns, raised beds and three greenhouses, plus a gated gravel drive to a detached double garage with adjoining workshop and attic storage. The garage previously benefited from planning consent for conversion to an annexe, offering clear scope for additional accommodation subject to fresh permissions. Internally there are four bedrooms (three doubles and one single), two well‑appointed shower/bathrooms, a study/reading room and separate utility area.
Practical considerations are set out plainly: the cottage has private drainage via a treatment plant and a medium flood risk, so any buyer should factor ongoing maintenance and insurance costs into their plans. Wired broadband speeds are slow, though the house is currently connected to Starlink. The thatched roof and older fabric retain charm but also require specialist upkeep. Title documents indicate covenants and easements; prospective purchasers should obtain solicitor advice.
Overall, Manor Cottage offers an appealing mix of character, recent sympathetic restoration and an expansive, productive garden in a quiet village setting with good access to Blandford and the wider Dorset coast and schools. It is particularly well suited to those seeking a comfortable retirement home with space for hobby gardening and easy access to countryside recreation.
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