Newtown, Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21

An imposing late Victorian country house of approximately 5,145 sq ft, in park-like grounds approaching 4 acres with chalk stream frontage, on the edge of the village of Witchampton.

Little Mead is a handsome late Victorian residence, built in 1898 of mainly red brick with yellow brick detailing beneath a tiled roof, and set in glorious park-like grounds approaching 4 acres. In the same ownership for the last 23 years, the house has been the subject of a sympathetic programme of renovation and modernisation and retains a wealth of period features, including tall sash windows, high ceilings with cornicing, fine period fireplaces and two staircases with decorative turned balustrading, aided by the fact that the house is not listed. The accommodation extends to approximately 5,145 sq. ft and is centred on an impressive reception hall and a superb open plane kitchen/breakfast room with a sitting area overlooking the river. There are three further reception rooms, six bedrooms, including a main bedroom with dressing room and bathroom, two family bathrooms and an attic room on the second floor. The grounds are a particular feature, with mature specimen trees, a former tennis lawn and a terrace beside a chalk stream.

Little Mead is approached along a private no-through lane. A sweeping shingle driveway lined by clipped hedges opens out into a turning circle with central pond and parking in front of the house.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature, offering seclusion provided by hedging and a wide variety of mature specimen trees. Laid mainly to lawn, the gardens are arranged in several 'rooms' including a former tennis lawn with a GARDEN STORE. To the rear of the house a TERRACE sits immediately beside a chalk stream, a tributary of the River Allen. The grounds extend to approaching 4 acres.

AGENT'S NOTE
There is a separate area of meadow on the opposite side of the lane, which the owners would consider selling by separate negotiation. Please contact the agent for further details.

Dorset Council. Band H.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via a treatment plant. Calor gas fired central heating.

From Wimborne take to B3078 Cranborne Road north. After about four miles pass the turning signposted to Witchampton on the left and, about 500m further on, turn left into the next small lane. Little Mead is the last driveway on the right.

Please note that satnav will direct you through Witchampton village to Witchampton Mill, from where it is not possible to reach Little Mead.

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Little Mead occupies an idyllic and secluded position along a quiet no-through lane on the edge of Witchampton, one of the area's most sought after villages. The village lies within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering some 380 square miles of rolling countryside, and has a church, church hall, first school and the Crichel social club and shop. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking, rising and cycling, with the New Forest National Park, the Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast all within easy reach.

The Minster town of Wimborne (approx. 4.5 miles) provides a comprehensive range of shops and services, including a Waitrose, cafes, restaurants and the Tivoli theatre. Poole Harbour is about 13 miles and Bournemouth and the beaches at Sandbanks about 15 miles. Independent schools within around 30 minutes include Canford, Dumpton, Bryanston, Castle Court and Clayesmore. The A31 at Ashley Heath gives access to the M27 and M3, and there are mainline rail services to London Waterloo from Poole, Salisbury and Southampton Airport Parkway.

Entrance Porch

Oak front door opening into the reception hall.

Reception Hall

Spacious reception hall, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. Opens through to hallways on either side, each with a staircase to the first floor, one giving access to the guest cloakroom.

Drawing Room

Elegant dual aspect room with a wide bay window to the front and French doors to the side. Imposing marble fireplace with open grate.

Dining Room

Painted wood fire surroun with marble inset and hearth. Views over the garden. Door to the utility room, which can serve as a preparation kitchen.

Sitting Room/Study

Bay window to the front and double doors opening onto the main lawn.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Magnificent open plan room with a seating area featuring full height dual aspect windows, glazed rooflights and a sliding patio door onto the terrace overlooking the river. Extensive range of hand painted units with quartz worktops. Central island with sink and breakfast bar. Electric Aga set into a recess with display mantel over. Integrated Miele appliances including oven, microwave oven, warming drawer, dishwasher, tall freezer and larder fridge. Concealed coffee/breakfast station.

Utility Room

Formerly a kitchen. Good range of floor and wall units. Second dishwasher. Wall mounted central heating boiler. Linen cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Serving door to the dining room.

Boot Room & Gardener's WC

Together with the study and secondary staircase, offering potential for a guest or family annexe, subject to any necessary consents.

Landing

Fine staircase with hardwood handrail rising from the main hall. Linen cupboards.

Main Bedroom

Generous room with two large windows to the front.

Dressing Room

Fully fitted.

Bathroom

Spa-like bathroom with freestanding bath, glazed shower, twin basins set into a range of custom cabinets and WC.

Bedrooms 2 - 6

Five further bedrooms.

Family Bathrooms

Two family bathrooms, each with a bath and separate shower.

Attic Room

Stairs rise to a second floor playroom/studio with a large roof window.