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Guide Price£1,500,000

Mannington

Land size
1.2 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Three versatile reception rooms
  • Indoor swimming pool with adjoining gym and shower room
  • Summer house with shower room
  • Outdoor sauna and covered hot tub seating area
  • Detached double garage and extensive driveway parking
  • Detached period cottage in an idyllic countryside setting

Description

ENJOYING AN ENVIABLE POSITION OVERLOOKING THE BREATH TAKING VIEWS OF HOLT HEATH this charming, detached period cottage offers beautifully proportioned family accommodation, exceptional leisure facilities and grounds approaching 1.2 acres


Believed to date back to approximately 1850, this charming detached period cottage has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced over the years to create a beautifully balanced family home, combining its wealth of original character with generous and versatile living accommodation. Occupying a spectacular plot approaching 1.2 acres, the property enjoys an enviable position with outstanding uninterrupted views across the protected landscape of Holt Heath, offering an exceptional degree of privacy and a wonderful connection with the surrounding countryside.

The front door opens into an inviting dining hall which provides a warm welcome and forms the heart of the home, creating a wonderful space for both everyday family life and entertaining. From here, the accommodation flows naturally into the principal reception rooms, each enjoying a unique outlook across the grounds.

The sitting room is undoubtedly one of the property's standout features. This impressive quadruple aspect room is flooded with natural light throughout the day, whilst bi-folding doors open directly onto the garden, creating a seamless transition between inside and out during the warmer months. A substantial feature fireplace provides an attractive focal point and further enhances the room's character, although it is not currently in use.

Complementing the main reception room is a delightful triple aspect snug, offering a more intimate retreat with French doors opening onto the garden, making it equally suited as a cosy family room, reading room or home office.

The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys an abundance of character thanks to its striking vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The generous proportions provide ample space for informal dining, whilst views across the gardens further enhance the rooms appeal. Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room with its own door leading directly outside.

The first floor provides well proportioned accommodation comprising four bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a roll-top bath, perfectly complementing the property's period origins.

Approached via a five-bar gate and cattle grid, the property immediately conveys a sense of arrival, with an expansive driveway providing extensive off road parking and access to the detached double garage. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property, extending to, approaching 1.2 acres, and enjoying an exceptional outlook across Holt Heath. A generous patio wraps around the rear of the cottage, providing an ideal space for al fresco dining and entertaining whilst making the most of the peaceful surroundings. Beyond, the main garden is predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with an attractive selection of mature trees, creating a wonderful sense of privacy.

The impressive leisure facilities further enhance the lifestyle on offer. A substantial pool house incorporates a swimming pool, gym area and shower room, while an outdoor sauna and a covered seating area with hot tub create the perfect spaces in which to relax and unwind. Nestled within the gardens, the charming summer house, complete with its own shower room, offers excellent versatility as guest accommodation, a home office, studio or hobby room.


Occupying one of the area's most desirable settings, the property enjoys immediate access to the beautiful heathland walks of Holt Heath, renowned for its protected natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Despite its idyllic rural setting, the property remains conveniently located for the market town of Wimborne Minster, with its excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities, while the larger centres of Poole, Bournemouth and the A31 are all within easy reach.

Offering an exceptional combination of period charm, generous family accommodation, outstanding leisure facilities and an enviable position overlooking one of Dorset's most beautiful landscapes, this is a truly unique home that rarely becomes available.

Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: G

Parking: Double Garage and Driveway

Utilities:
Mains Electricity
Oil Heating
Mains Water

Drainage: Septic Tank

Broadband: Refer to ofcom website
Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website
Flood Risk: Refer to gov.uk


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. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract. Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale. Should your offer on this property be accepted, a Buyer Compliance Administration Fee of £42 including VAT per purchaser will be payable.
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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-07-23

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,718 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£1,250,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,881 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
58 D
63 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Garage
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Oakhurst Community First School2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    5 to 9
    Pupils
    173
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St James Church of England First School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    134
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Colehill First School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 9
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • West Moors Middle School2.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    240
    Type
    Community school
  • Ferndown Upper School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    13 to 19
    Pupils
    1,134
    Type
    Community school
  • Ferndown Middle School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    600
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Emmanuel Church of England Middle School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    434
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    563
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - West Moors, West Moors1.6 miles
Tesco West Moors Express, West Moors1.6 miles
Asda Ferndown​ - Wimborne Road Express, Ferndown2.3 miles

GP surgery

West Moors Village Surgery1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Moors Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

St Leonards Hospital3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Branksome Rail Station7.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Gullivers Farm1.2 miles

Typical drive times

Verwood11 min · 4.7 miles
Ferndown12 min · 5.6 miles
Ringwood13 min · 7 miles
Wimborne Minster12 min · 5.3 miles
Southampton (city)39 min · 28 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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