Summary - POTTERY LODGE CRESCENT ROAD VERWOOD BH31 6DA
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Secluded Grade II thatched cottage on a third-acre plot with cabin and outdoor kitchen..
Grade II listed thatched cottage with original period features and inglenook fireplace
Secluded circa 1/3 acre mature gardens with driveway and detached garage
Detached cabin with electrics — usable as office, gym or hobby space
Outdoor kitchen, pizza oven and BBQ area; some equipment runs on butane
Ground-floor single bedroom with en-suite shower; upstairs two double bedrooms
Thatched roof replaced ~15 years ago; ridge replaced ~12 months ago — specialist upkeep
Listed status restricts alterations and may increase maintenance/insurance costs
Double glazing present but install date unknown; independent survey advised
Pottery Lodge is a Grade II listed thatched cottage dating from the 1700s, set privately on a secluded circa 1/3 acre plot with mature, landscaped gardens. The house retains period features—exposed beams, an inglenook with wood burner, original bread oven and built-in wardrobes—combined with practical additions such as a large four-oven AGA, separate electric oven and a well-proportioned kitchen/dining area. A detached garden cabin with electrics and a spacious outside kitchen (pizza oven, Big Green Egg, gas hob converted to butane) extend living options for home working, hobbies or entertaining.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes a ground-floor bedroom with shower room, plus two first-floor double bedrooms served by a large Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators; utilities are all mains connected. Driveway parking, detached garage, log store, shed and considerable garden storage make this property particularly practical for family life and garden enthusiasts.
Buyers should note the property’s listed status and traditional cob walls and thatch roof mean any alterations, repairs or insurances will be subject to listed-building consent and specialist maintenance; thatch maintenance is an ongoing cost (thatched roof replaced c.15 years ago; ridge renewed c.12 months ago). The ground-floor bedroom is modest in size and some exterior cooking equipment (converted gas cooker) is currently running on butane. Double glazing is present but installation date is unknown; an independent survey is recommended for structural and services checks.
This cottage will suit purchasers seeking period character, large private gardens and flexible outbuildings rather than a turnkey, modernised family home. Viewings are recommended to appreciate the scale of the gardens, cabin potential and the charm of the inglenook living spaces.
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