Description
A detached 4 bedroom period property in need of refurbishment throughout, enjoying delightful private gardens, a range of outbuildings, and a quiet setting in this popular village.
The Property - Formerly two cottages, this detached period property enjoys delightful gardens with several versatile outbuildings and a double garage. With part cob/part brick rendered elevations under a tiled roof, the property provides scope for refurbishment and modernisation. The current accommodation provides entrance hall, two reception rooms, kitchen, utility and WC on the ground floor and three double bedrooms (one ensuite), single bedroom/study, and a bathroom on the first floor.
The gardens are a particular of the property and benefit from several outbuildings which provide potential for a range of uses (subject to planning permission). There is also a double garage, off road parking and the river Winterborne runs along the eastern boundary.
Situation - Winterborne Kingston is a village approximately 6.5 miles from the Georgian Market Town of Blandford Forum, about 14 miles from Poole and 12 miles from the County town of Dorchester. Amenities in the village include a church, village hall, public house/village shop and a primary school, all of which are located in easy walking distance of the property and a regular bus service. Bere Regis is about 2 miles and offers a fuel station, convenience store, post office, doctors' surgery with pharmacy, and a hair salon. The property is well placed for nearby road links including the A31/A35 with routes the M27/M3 for Southampton and London.
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Services - Mains electricity, water and gas. Private drainage installed in 2024. Solar panels (owned). Superfast broadband and mobile coverage is available. Refer to Ofcom's website.
Local Authority - Dorset Council - Council Tax Band F
Agents Note - The property flooded during the winters of 1999/2000 and 2022/2023. In October 2023 the property was fitted with a groundwater pump, drain and channelling system and it did not flood in 2023/2024. The property suffered flooding in January 2026 following excessive rainfall. We understand that some of the floor tiles on the ground floor may contain asbestos.
Solicitors - Blanchards Bailey LLP
Blandford Forum DT11 9LQ
01258 459361
