Summary - THE OLD COTTAGE LEIGH LANE WIMBORNE BH21 2PS
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Private large garden, garage complex and plenty of character close to town.
Three-bedroom period thatched cottage with many original character features
Large southerly rear garden offering high levels of privacy
Detached three-car garage with workshop and two attic rooms
Spacious kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility/boot room
Main bedroom with en suite; two reception rooms including inglenook dining hall
EPC rating D; heating, mains and appliances untested — survey advised
Thatch requires specialist maintenance and may affect insurance costs
Attic conversion potential subject to planning consent
A rare thatched detached cottage set on a substantial, secluded plot close to Wimborne. Period features include a vaulted sitting room, inglenook dining hall and exposed character throughout, balanced by practical living spaces such as a large kitchen/breakfast room, separate utility and plentiful attic storage. The southerly rear garden is private and generous — ideal for family life, entertaining or gardening.
Practical strengths include driveway parking, an EV charging point, and a substantial detached three-car garage with adjoining workshop and two attic rooms above. Those attic rooms offer useful storage and potential for conversion to a home office or annexe, subject to planning consent. The main bedroom benefits from an en suite, and the property offers two reception rooms and a family bathroom.
Buyers should note this is an older thatched property: thatch upkeep and specialist insurance can be higher than tiled roofs. The EPC is D and the heating, mains and appliances have not been tested — an independent survey is recommended. Any conversion of the garage attic or other structural changes would require the necessary consents. Council tax is above average for the area.
This home suits families wanting character, space and countryside access a short distance from town amenities and schools. It will also appeal to buyers seeking a private plot with scope for modest improvement rather than a move-in-without-work purchase.
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