Holwell, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21

A cherished Grade II listed 4-bedroom family home located on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Cranborne featuring an array of outbuildings including two separate 2-bedroom annexes, set in just under 1.4 acres.

Holwell House is a beautiful Grade II listed house standing in a mature garden plot extending to approximately 1.37 acres, within which stand a number of versatile outbuildings including converted ancillary accommodation (The Old Byre and The Stables), a separately listed (Grade II) barn, garaging and a tennis court. The original house is believed to hark back to the 15th Century with later alterations and additions ranging from the 17th – 20th Century. The heritage is abundantly clear throughout the house and feels almost tangible as one passes through the array of well-lit, spacious reception rooms and bedrooms that populate the main residence. Many of the principal rooms enjoy a southerly orientation and/or a fine outlook over the lovely surrounding countryside.

The property is also notable for the quality and scale of its outbuildings, foremost of those being The Old Byre and The Stables. Both offer 2-bedroom/2-bathroom accommodation and could serve a variety of uses, from ancillary accommodation for family dependents and multi-generational living, potential income stream or work-from-home office space. The level garden surrounds the house on all elevations and comprises large expanses of lawn, attractive formal planting, a small paddock and an all-weather tennis court.

Holwell House is situated approximately 1/2 mile from the sought after historic village of Cranborne, just inside the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that covers 380 square miles of countryside, overlapping the boundaries of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. A diverse natural landscape, Cranborne Chase is also recognised as an International Dark Skies Reserve. The popular community of Cranborne offers a good range of local facilities including reputable primary and middle schools, an excellent village shop, a Post Office, a choice of two public houses, GP and veterinary surgeries, Garden Centre and restaurant, all of which is within close striking distance and a brewery on the outskirts of the village.

Cranborne itself is well positioned to capitalise upon the local road network, and there is ready access to the Avonside town of Fordingbridge, Blandford and Wimborne. The regional employment and commercial centres of Bournemouth, Poole and the Cathedral City of Salisbury are within reasonable commuting distance. All three can supply mainline rail links and there are international airports at Bournemouth and Southampton. The surrounding Cranborne Chase provides myriad walking, cycling and riding opportunities amidst the lovely rolling Downland countryside and there are golf courses at Tollard Royal, Salisbury and the well known Remedy Oak course at Woodlands. Sailing opportunities are aplenty on the South Coast and at Blashford Lakes near Ringwood.

A wooden gate opens to an expansive gravelled driveway with parking and turning for multiple vehicles and access to the principal house, The Stables and The Byre as well as various outbuildings.

OUTBUILDINGS

DOUBLE GARAGE: 2 bay garage with twin double wooden doors.

GARDEN SHED: Power and light connected.

CAR PORT: Double bay housing twin oil tanks.

BARN: Separately Grade II listed and believed to date from 17th century. Double doors on either side allow machinery access to the paddock and tennis court. Light connected.

GARDENS
The well maintained gardens wrap around the house and are laid to an attractive combination of formal planting and beds stocked with an abundance of seasonal colour and well tended lawns that sweep from the front to the side of the house. In the front south-west corner is an attractive, brick-built BOTHY. Beyond the agricultural barn is an area of meadow with an enclosed hard surface TENNIS COURT.

AGENT'S NOTE
We understand that a small section of garden behind The Byre is rented on an annual licence from Cranborne Estate at a cost of £45.00 p.a.

Dorset County Council.
Holwell House - Tax Band G.
The Stables - Tax Band A.
The Byre - Tax Band C.

Mains electricity. Private drainage and water supply via Cranborne Estate. Oil fired central heating to Holwell House, The Stable and The Byre.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling on the B3078 in the direction of Alderholt. Pass through Alderholt and remain on the B3078 in the signposted direction of Cranborne. Pass by The Watercress Company and after a further 1/4 mile Holwell House will be found on the right hand side.

From Salisbury, follow the A354 (signposted Blandford) for approximately 12 miles until reaching the Sixpenny Handley roundabout. Turn first left onto the B3081 and proceed to Cranborne. Once into the village turn right onto Castle Street/B3078 and follow the road out of the village for approximately 1/2 mile.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATION
We are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale of a property - i.e. both buyers and sellers. We use a service offered by The Guild of Property Professionals called Verify365 to perform these checks. This is a service offered to Estate Agents who are members of the Guild of Property Professionals. These checks must be completed before a property is listed for sale and as soon as an offer is accepted (before we send out the Memorandum of Sale). There is a non-refundable fee of £25 (plus VAT) per person. Note: Woolley & Wallis receive a portion of this fee to cover our administration costs in processing these legal checks.

Entrance Hall

Stairs to first floor with under-stairs cupboard. Exposed wooden floorboards.

Study

Front aspect with views towards neighbouring farmland. Open fireplace with decorative tiled surround. Fitted cupboards and bookshelves.

Inner Hall

Exposed timbers and floorboards.

Sitting Room

Front aspect with views towards neighbouring farmland. Door to front garden. Magnificent ceiling beams and exposed floorboards. Stone fire surround housing a wood burning stove.

Dining Room

Dual aspect with door to rear courtyard. Exposed ceiling beams and floorboards. Stone fire surround.

Rear Hall/Boot Room

Tiled floor. External door to garden.

Cloakroom

WC. Wash hand basin. Oil fired boiler. Tiled floor.

Laundry Room

Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Chrome heated towel rail. Range of cupboards mounted at base and eye level.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Range of wood units at base and eye level comprising cupboards and drawers. Wooden worksurface. 1-1/2 bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap. Oil fired Aga. Plumbing and space for dish washer. Pantry style cupboards. Space for fridge/freezer.

Snug

Triple aspect with double doors to garden. Tiled floor.

Landing

Space for study area/desk.

Dressing Room/Bedroom

Front aspect with views towards neighbouring farmland. Range of built in wardrobes.

Shower Room

Tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin with cupboards under. WC. Bidet.

Bedroom 1

Front aspect with views towards neighbouring countryside. Vaulted ceiling with carved ceiling rafters. Exposed wooden floorboards.

Inner Landing

Stairs to 2nd floor.

Bedroom

Dual aspect. Exposed ceiling beams.

Ensuite Bathroom

Bath with shower over. Wash hand basin. WC.

Bathroom

Bath with shower over. Wash hand basin with cupboards under. WC.

Bedroom

Dual aspect with countryside outlook. Built in cupboards and wardrobe.

Second Floor

Loft Room.

THE STABLES

Entrance Lobby

Sitting Room

Front aspect. Fireplace (not open).

Kitchen

Bedroom

Shower Room

Inner Hall

Bedroom

Ensuite Bathroom

THE BYRE

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room

Kitchen

Shower Room

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bathroom