West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1NF
£950,000 via Christopher Batten, Wimborne: 020 3889 5964
Dating back to 1814, the property has undergone a programme of conversion and renovation over the last 8 years.
Extending to about 3,000 square feet, the house has a wealth of interesting features including open fireplaces, dado rails, ceiling cornicing, a lovely Georgian staircase, a superb kitchen/living area with casement doors to the garden, and an attractive, south facing courtyard garden giving access to private parking spaces.
This large period town house is situated in a conservation area, directly opposite The Tivoli Theatre in the heart of Wimborne, and within easy reach of many amenities including shops, restaurants and schools for all ages.
An entrance vestibule and a half glazed door lead to an impressive hall with oak floorboards, a high arch feature and under stairs storage space. There is a large cloakroom/boot room with concealed cistern WC, suspended wash basin, storage cupboards housing boiler and water tank, and porcelain floor.
The sitting room features a scrolled limestone fireplace with gas stove, ceiling cornicing and 3 arched recesses, and the dining room (currently used as an office) has a stone, cast iron and limestone fireplace, a built-in storage cupboard, and ceiling cornicing.
The kitchen has granite work surfaces, 2 stainless steel sinks, a range of base and wall units, a pine dresser, and a recess with oak beam, granite splashback and an inset Belling range cooker (with 5-burner hob, grill and gas and electric ovens.) There is a contemporary radiator, space for fridge-freezer, integrated dishwasher and a porcelain floor. An arch and walkway lead to a family area which could be used as a dining area or a snug, with double glazed hardwood doors and casement door to the garden, high vaulted ceiling, and feature original Dorset limestone floor. A secondary beech and steel spiral staircase leads to a large mezzanine study/bedroom/games area.
There is a utility room with stainless steel sink, work surfaces, cupboards, space for white goods, and door to outside and parking area, and a shower room with corner shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.
From the hall, an impressive Georgian staircase (with handrail and dado rail) leads to a split level landing with wide arch feature, cornicing and ceiling rose. An inner landing gives access to a cloakroom (with WC and wash basin.)
Bedroom 1 is a large, well proportioned room with a cast iron and pine fireplace and cornicing. A door and 2 steps lead down to an en suite bath/shower room with bath in a Travertine tiled surround, twin wash basins, WC, double shower cubicle, Karndean floor, and ‘Jack & Jill’ door to the landing.
Bedroom 2 is a large double room with built-in cupboard, cast iron and pine fireplace.
From bedroom 1 an arched door and a short passageway lead to bedroom 2 – this could be converted into an en suite dressing room for bedroom 2. Bedroom 3 is a spacious room to the rear.
A staircase leads to a second floor landing. Bedroom 4 is a large double room with 2 windows overlooking West Borough and a cast iron fireplace. Bedroom 5 is a large double room, also to the front, with fitted cupboards.
From bedroom 4 an arched door and a short passageway lead to bedroom 5 – this could be converted into an en suite dressing room. From the landing a door and pine steps lead down to a large bathroom with free standing bathtub, wash basin, WC, corner shower cubicle, pine floor, part Travertine tiled walls, towel radiator and heritage style rooflight. A door leads to a large loft storage room.
There are parking spaces with vehicular access off Priors Walk. The south facing walled courtyard garden offers a large degree of privacy and is arranged for ease of maintenance as a split level paved entertaining terrace, with water feature, raised beds, brick planters, shrubs and a water tap.
Location:
From Wimborne Square, proceed along West Borough, and Borough House can be found on the right hand side, almost opposite the Tivoli Theatre.
DISCLAIMER: Christopher Batten wishes to inform prospective buyers that these particulars are a guide and act as information only. All our details are given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of issue but they don't form part of an offer or contract. No Christopher Batten employee has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. All fixtures and fittings, whether fitted or not are deemed removable by the vendor unless stated otherwise and room sizes are measured between internal wall surfaces, including furnishings.
Agent: Christopher Batten, Wimborne
Winkworth , 15 East Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DT
Phone: 020 3889 5964