Property description
A truly impressive country home set in secluded grounds of approximately 6 acres offering extensive accommodation including a main family home, two bedroom annex, attached cottage and indoor swimming pool complex
Property Description Southwood Farm is a stunning country home set in a secluded position on a prestigious road lying between Wimborne and Broadstone. The property has been considerably improved and extended by the present owners to a high standard and specification throughout whilst retaining much of the original charm and character of the property. The original home forming part of the Lord of Wimborne's estate. The house offers extensive and flexible accommodation. The grounds offer a range of formal lawns, woodland and paddocks ideal for those looking for equestrian facilities.
* Drawing room
* Dining room
* Kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining day room
* Utility room
* Master bedroom suite with bedroom, dressing room, en-suite and sun terrace
* 3 Further bedrooms
* 2 Bathrooms
* Games room/office
Annex:
* Kitchen
* Living room
* 2 bedrooms
* Shower room
Cottage:
* 2 en-suite bedrooms
* Sitting room
* Kitchen/breakfast room
* Conservatory
* Indoor pool complex
* Barn and car port
The accommodation briefly comprises:
The entrance hall leads into an open plan day room with character features including an exposed brick wall and solid oak beams with an archway leading through to the kitchen/breakfast room which incorporates an orangery style extension, French doors leading out to the garden. The adjoining utility room has a walk-in fridge and there is also access into the annex.
Furthermore on the ground floor are two formal reception rooms and a large inner hall which could comfortably serve as a study or office area.
On the first floor is the master bedroom suite which comprises a large bedroom with French doors to a sun terrace and a dressing area and en-suite which comprise of a full suite including shower, his and hers wash hand basins, separate bath and cloakroom with w.c. and wash basin. There are two further double bedrooms served by a family shower room and separate family bathroom.
On the second floor is a double bedroom with adjoining dressing room and a large office/playroom.
The beautifully appointed annex can be accessed internally via the main house or externally through French doors where there are two bedrooms, one of which with en-suite, kitchen and a sitting room. From here access can also be gained to the impressive indoor swimming complex which has a tiled pool surround, heated pool, plant room and several sets of French doors giving access out onto the garden.
Attached to the pool complex is the cottage which comprises a large reception hall, beautifully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with a feature large Aga, sitting room and two en-suite double bedrooms plus conservatory.
Outside:
The property is approached via electric gates with an intercom system, a long shingle drive leads down to the property where there is access to garaging and a car port plus further ample parking to the front and rear of the property. The house is set within beautiful gardens with formal lawned gardens stretching across the rear of the property with a patio terrace and leading down to a woodland garden with woodland walk. To the front of the property is a paddock.
Location The property is situated on Arrowsmith Road a much sought after location between Wimborne and Broadstone. The planning has been strictly controlled to preclude over -development in the area. Wimborne Minster lies approximately 3 miles distance and provides shopping and leisure facilities whilst Poole approximately 4 miles and Bournemouth 7 miles offers more extensive amenities including intercity train services to London Waterloo.
The general area is well known for its excellent sporting and recreational facilities including Championship Golf Courses at Ferndown, Parkstone and Broadstone, sailing in Poole harbour together with good riding and walking country on adjacent Canford Heath. There are excellent private schools in the area including nearby Canford, Dumpton and Castle Court.
Day Room 7.1m (23'4) x 4.3m (14'1)
Drawing Room 6.7m (22') x 4.3m (14'1)
Dining Room 5.2m (17'1) x 4.4m (14'5)
Hall/Study 9.2m (30'2) x 2.7m (8'10)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 7.4m (24'3) maximum x 7.2m (23'7)
Utility Room 4.6m (15'1) x 3.6m (11'10) maximum
Master Bedroom 7.2m (23'7) x 5.6m (18'4) maximum
Dressing Room 7.2m (23'7) x 3.6m (11'10) maximum
En-suite Bedroom 2 5.2m (17'1) x 4.4m (14'5)
Bedroom 3 4.2m (13'9) x 3.5m (11'6)
Family Bathroom Shower Room Bedroom 4 5.1m (16'9) x 4.7m (15'5)
Dressing Room 4.8m (15'9) x 3.5m (11'6)
Office/Play Room 7.2m (23'7) x 5.6m (18'4) maximum
Pool Room 16.5m (54'2) x 10.8m (35'5)
Annex Kitchen 3.5m (11'6) x 2.9m (9'6)
Annex Sitting Room 5.1m (16'9) x 4.5m (14'9)
Annex Bedroom 1 4.6m (15'1) x 3.3m (10'10)
Annex Bedroom 2 4.2m (13'9) x 2.9m (9'6)
Cottage Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.1m (16'9) x 3.6m (11'10) maximum
Cottage Sitting Room 5.3m (17'5) x 4.3m (14'1)
Cottage Bedroom 1 4.6m (15'1) x 4.6m (15'1)
Cottage Bedroom 2 5.3m (17'5) x 4.5m (14'9) maximum
Cottage Conservatory 3.9m (12'10) x 2.7m (8'10)
Swimming Pool 16.5m (54'2) x 10.8m (35'5)
Garden Paddock Garage EPC ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.
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Property Features :
- An impressive country home with 2 bedroom annex and attached
- Set in secluded grounds of approximately 6 acres
- Offering extensive and flexible accommodation
- Indoor swimming pool complex
- Beautiful gardens and paddock to the front of the property