5 Bedroom Property for Sale in Wimborne

Period village family home
Outstanding country views
3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms
1.5 acres of gardens & grounds
Hard tennis court

Freehold

SITUATION:
Hollow End is a delightful country property situated in an outstanding hillside position near to the Georgian folly of Horton Tower. Surrounded by fine unspoilt country the property enjoys a quiet, private location about a mile south of Horton village and 4 miles north of the market town of Wimborne and 9 miles from Ringwood (also a market town). The cathedral city of Salisbury is about 20 miles (London by train 90 minutes) with Poole and Bournemouth about 10 and 14 miles respectively (London by train 105 minutes). Southampton Parkway station is 35 minutes motoring distance with fast Intercity train service to London in 60 minutes. From the property there are outstanding views over open countryside towards the Cranborne Chase beyond. The house enjoys a southerly aspect overlooking a delightful mature country garden extending to about half an acre. There is a further area of land included in the sale on the other side of the road which is grassed with an ornamental pond and hard surface tennis court. The whole extends to about 1.5 acres and complements the house well. The area is well known for its recreational and sporting facilities including sailing in Poole Harbour, golf at Ferndown, Parkstone, Ashley Wood and nearby Crane Valley. There is excellent walking and horse riding country nearby, with Cranborne Chase to the north, the New Forest to the east, and the Isle of Purbeck to the south west.

DESCRIPTION:
Hollow End is a most attractive brick and tiled village house believed to date in part from the 18th century or possibly earlier. The external elevations are of mellowed brick clad with wisteria and roses under a tiled roof with attractive dormer windows. Full of character and charm the accommodation is light, spacious and adaptable, with exposed beams, some elm plank floors and cottage style door furniture. Briefly there are two very attractive reception rooms with wide reception hall and an interesting studio/sitting room on the first floor. This room is also approached separately from outside. There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (one en-suite), together with a small study and den/spare bedroom. The dining room and main bedroom particularly enjoy the views. Oil fired central heating is installed. Little is known of the history of Hollow End, except that it formed part of the Shaftesbury Estate and was probably in existence as a smaller cottage when the Tower was built in the early 1700s by Humphrey Sturt. The date on the fireback in the drawing room is 1626 and the sundial 1690.

ACCOMMODATION:
Entrance Porch Brick tiled floor. Wide front door leading to:Reception Hall Polished wide elm planked floor. 2 radiators.Inner Hall Door to rear. Slate tiled floor. Cloakroom Slate floor. Partly panelled walls. Shelved store cupboard and shoe rack. Radiator.Drawing Room Large inglenook open fireplace with copper canopy and brick tiled hearth and bressummer beam. 2 radiators.Dining Room Beamed ceiling and walls. Polished wide planked floor. Casement door to south garden. Wine/glass store within the original bread oven. Radiator and Dimplex wall fire..Kitchen/Breakfast Room Full range of fitted floor and wall cupboards. Twin bowled sink unit. Oil fired Aga set within recess. Tiled floor. Utility Room/Pantry Deep Ware sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Door to outside. Leading from the reception hall is an attractive balustraded staircase which divides on the first floor with landing. Fitted hanging and shelved cupboards.First FloorBedroom 1 with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Built-in window seat with drawers under, adjoining fitted hanging and shelved cupboards. Radiator. Study Country views. Excellent range of fitted bookshelves. Bathroom 1 Fitted cupboard with mirror and down lights. Radiator.Bathroom 2 Range of wall cupboards and fitted mirror with drawers under. Radiator.Bedroom 2 Fitted hanging and shelved cupboards. Bookshelves. Radiator.Bedroom 3 Fitted hanging and shelved cupboards and bookshelves. Radiator.Bedroom 4 Hanging and shelved cupboard. Radiator. En-suite bathroom Radiator.Bedroom 5 Fitted hanging and shelved cupboards.Studio/Sitting Room An attractive sloping roofed room with wood burning stove. 2 radiators. Spiral staircase leading to useful den/spare bedroom and large boarded roof space with light.Outside Double garage, hard surface tennis court, summer house, oil tank.The mature garden is a particular feature and lies mainly on the south-west side, divided into several lawned areas and offset by deep flower and shrub borders. One circular area of lawn has recently been established as a putting green bounded by young hedges. Close by a small pedestrian gateway leads out and over the village road to the tennis court and ornamental pond. Overlooking the court is the summer house. The house is approached by a gravelled drive culminating by the garage with parking and turning space. There is a brick terrace immediately adjoining the entrance porch enjoying the fine views. The whole extends to about 1.5 acres. A further pedestrian pathway leads from the village road and round the back of the house.

DIRECTIONS:
Situated on the Horton-Chalbury border the property can be easily reached from several directions. From the east and just after Ringwood (A31) turn off for Ashley/Horton/Shaftesbury and follow this road for about 7 miles, turning left in Horton village. Proceed out of the village and up the hill looking out for the private road on your left leading to the Tower. Turn up here and the house is then immediately on the left. The house can be seen above the village road just before the lay-by with the sign for Chalbury Common or, coming from the Wimborne direction, the Horton sign.