Fox Lane, Little Canford, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21

A charming, 4/5 bedroom detached Lady Wimborne cottage constructed circa 1860, set on a large, flat, south facing garden site extending to about one third of an acre.

Constructed circa 1860, in a small rural enclave of houses about 2 miles east of Wimborne, Little paddock extends to over 1600ft² and is full of character.

Particular features include 3 reception rooms, an en suite shower room, and a large detached double garage currently used as a games room. The house benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and private drainage.

An L-shaped entrance hall/study gives access to a cloakroom and a utility room. The spacious living room has a brick open fireplace and an open archway to a dual aspect dining room. The kitchen comprises pine units, hardwood work surfaces, ceramic sink, space for range cooker, dishwasher and fridge-freezer, and has a wood burner accessible from both the kitchen and the adjacent dual aspect breakfast room (which has double doors to the front.)

On the first floor there is a spacious principal bedroom with a lovely view over the garden, fitted wardrobes and a Victorian cast iron fireplace. Bedroom 2 is a double room with an en suite shower room. There are 2 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. From the landing, a pine staircase leads to an attic hobbies room/fifth bedroom.

Outside, A spacious shingle driveway leads to an attached double garage with 2 up-and-over doors (currently sealed), lighting, power, a personal door, and several UPVC double glazed windows looking onto the garden.

The majority of the garden has a southerly aspect. There is a large, flat lawn, a large cobbled entertaining terrace, and a selection of established trees.

The picturesque market town of Wimborne Minster is centred around a charming town square and boasts a lively shopping area featuring both independent shops and national chain stores, a good range of pubs and restaurants, the Tivoli theatre/cinema and the historic Minster church. There are state schools for all ages, and the surrounding area is well served by both grammar and independent schools. There is easy access by road to the coastal towns of Poole and Bournemouth, both of which have mainline rail links to London Waterloo. Beautiful countryside surrounds the town and Dorset’s stunning beaches are within easy reach.