3 bed detached house for sale

Broomhill, Wimborne BH21

An attractive three-bedroom detached chalet bungalow occupying a wonderfully private position on the edge of this desirable Dorset village, with far-reaching views across the adjoining countryside. Offered for sale with no forward chain, the property lies approximately 2.5 miles from the historic market town of Wimborne Minster.

Broomhill is a small and picturesque Dorset village surrounded by attractive countryside yet conveniently positioned for the amenities of the surrounding area. Within the village are The Barley Mow Inn and the popular family-run Stewarts Garden Centre, while further everyday facilities can be found in nearby Colehill, Holt, Gaunts Common and Furzehill. The historic market town of Wimborne Minster lies approximately 3 miles away and offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, together with schools, leisure facilities and everyday services. Centred around its celebrated Minster church, Wimborne retains a particularly attractive and vibrant town centre. For commuters, the nearby A31 provides convenient road connections towards Ringwood, Southampton and the wider motorway network. The coastal towns of Poole and Bournemouth are also readily accessible and offer extensive shopping, leisure and recreational facilities, together with mainline railway services to London Waterloo. The surrounding Dorset countryside provides countless opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, while the beautiful beaches, harbours and coastline of Poole and Bournemouth are within comfortable driving distance.

Originally built in the 1950s and subsequently extended, Bumbledore is a comfortable and characterful home with well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors. The property also offers further potential, with planning permission currently in place to enlarge one of the ground-floor bedrooms.

A covered entrance porch and stable-style front door open into a spacious reception hall, with an airing cupboard and useful built-in storage. To the front of the house is a charming dual-aspect sitting room, centred around an attractive brick open fireplace and enjoying plenty of natural light. The kitchen is well appointed with a comprehensive range of fitted units, generous work surfaces, an electric range cooker and integrated fridge. Alongside is a separate utility room with a sink, plumbing and space for a dishwasher and washing machine, a Glow-worm Calor gas-fired boiler and a door providing access to the garden. The kitchen opens into a separate dining room, where a tiled open fireplace provides an appealing focal point. Double doors lead through to the impressive dual-aspect living room – a particularly inviting space with full-height picture windows framing lovely views over the garden and adjoining countryside. Two sets of glazed doors open directly outside, while a wood-burning stove adds warmth and character during the cooler months. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor. Bedroom two is a generous dual-aspect double room with an extensive range of fitted furniture, while bedroom three is also a comfortable double. A family bathroom, fitted with a shower over the bath, completes the ground-floor accommodation. Stairs rise to a lower landing, which provides access to a substantial roof space, before continuing to the upper landing and principal bedroom suite. The principal bedroom is a delightful room with a gently sloping ceiling, fitted wardrobes and a large picture window enjoying an open outlook across the surrounding countryside. Two Velux windows provide additional natural light. An en suite bathroom includes a shower bath and useful built-in storage.

Bumbledore is discreetly screened from the road by mature hedging, creating an immediate sense of privacy. A gravel driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a large covered carport and adjoining garage, which is fitted with timber double doors, lighting and power. The front garden is principally laid to lawn with established borders and continues around the side of the house, where two apple trees add to the garden's traditional country character. A raised timber sun deck with retractable blind provides an excellent place for outdoor dining and relaxation. To the rear is a charming and well-established garden arranged into a number of distinct areas. These include a kitchen garden enclosed by picket fencing, a greenhouse, areas of lawn and mature shrub borders. A timber summerhouse, log store and attractive arbour clothed with climbing plants add further interest, while additional storage is positioned behind the garage. The gardens provide a wonderfully peaceful setting and, together with the open countryside beyond, create a strong sense of rural seclusion.