Detached house for sale in Leigh Road, Wimborne BH21

A charming 1930s detached house in a highly convenient non-estate location just a few minutes' stroll from the historic market town of Wimborne and delightful riverside walks. There is a 100ft long garden at the rear of the property and planning permission to extend the house.

Main Description

This charming 1930s detached house is set in a desirable non-estate location, close to a convenience store, and within about half a mile of the bustling town centre of Wimborne. Planning permission to add a ground floor shower room extension.

A covered porch with brick pillars leads to a spacious reception hall with stained glass internal windows and a cloakroom. To the front, the dining room/bedroom three has a bay window, an open fireplace, glazed double doors to the living area with an open fireplace (with gas and electric connection), and French doors to the garden.

The open plan kitchen/breakfast room has exposed timbers and brick features, a conservatory style roof with electric skylight, pine units, quartz worktops, a large breakfast bar, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, cupboard housing a Baxi central heating boiler (replaced in January 2024 with a 10-year guarantee), gas hob, integrated Smeg double oven, retractable larder, full height fridge, space for table and chairs, Karndean flooring, water softener and door to the garden.

The galleried first-floor landing has a study area and access, via a retractable ladder, to the partially boarded loft (with fitted light.) There are two spacious double rooms with a range of fitted furniture, and a spacious bathroom (formerly the third bedroom.)

A driveway provides parking for several vehicles. High timber gates at one side lead to a further secure area with a gate to the rear garden, which is a particular feature, offering a large degree of privacy and being 100ft in length.

There is a terrace adjacent to the house, a pergola, a lawn, well stocked with shrubs and plants, a timber summerhouse, block paved footpath and patio, trellis, raised gravel bed, large workshop/potting shed 7.350m x 2.450m (with power and lighting), and storeroom.

The picturesque market town of Wimborne Minster is centered around a charming town square. It boasts a lively shopping area featuring independent shops and national chain stores including a Waitrose supermarket, a good range of pubs and restaurants, the Tivoli theatre/cinema, and the historic Minster church. There are state schools for all ages, and the surrounding area is well-served by both grammar and independent schools. There is easy access by road to the coastal towns of Poole and Bournemouth, both of which have mainline rail links to London Waterloo. Beautiful countryside surrounds the town and Dorset’s stunning beaches are within easy reach.

Council Tax Band D Energy Performance Rating EPC D