Throop Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0DN | Property for sale | Savills
1,774 sq ft(164.81 sq m)
Guide price £950,000

Throop RoadBournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0DN

  • New
House
1,774 sq ft (164.81 sq m)
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
3Receptions

Key features

  • Iconic and individual Throop property offering a rare opportunity in a wonderfully private and peaceful setting.
  • Approximately ¾ acre
  • Exceptional outdoor entertaining space with multiple terraces, a summerhouse, hot tub, outdoor shower and powered patio areas.
  • Smart and secure modern living with Hive heating, Starlink broadband up to 400Mbps, EV charging, CCTV, alarm and app-controlled electric gates.
  • Versatile accommodation with an attached double garage, offering excellent parking and storage.

Characterful detached cottage set within approximately ¾ acre of wonderfully private gardens and surrounded by nature.

About this property

  • A rare opportunity to acquire one of Throop’s most iconic properties, offering a wonderfully private and peaceful home surrounded by nature.

    Throop Mill Cottage is a charming and individual property offering versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The ground floor provides a fantastic open-plan kitchen and dining room, together with a separate utility room, snug and cloakroom. The first floor offers three bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom, a further bedroom, sitting room and bathrooms.

    The property has been thoughtfully equipped for modern living, with Hive smart heating, an EV charging point, Starlink broadband providing speeds of up to 400Mbps, and comprehensive security including an alarm and CCTV system, all controlled via an app.

    An attached double garage provides excellent parking and storage, while also offering potential to be incorporated into the main house to create additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

    Outside, the property really comes into its own. The gardens extend to approximately three quarters of an acre and provide a wonderful combination of mature trees, established planting, rose and herbaceous borders and a secluded valley containing rare ferns. There are several terraces and entertaining areas, together with a summerhouse, hot tub and outdoor shower.

    The summerhouse and patio areas benefit from power and lighting, making them particularly well suited to entertaining during the warmer months.

    Electric gates provide secure access and can be operated remotely via the Remootio app, with geolocation functionality, visitor access codes and fob entry. Outdoor lighting extends around the main entrance, gates and rear of the house.

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Local information

  • Throop Mill Cottage occupies a wonderfully private position on Throop Road, with the property enjoying a particularly special setting backing directly onto the River Stour.
  • The riverside location provides a remarkable sense of peace and seclusion, with the owners enjoying an abundance of wildlife on a daily basis, including swans, ducks and coots, together with occasional pheasants and kingfishers.
  • Despite its secluded position, the property is conveniently located for access to the amenities of Bournemouth and the surrounding area. Throop itself is a highly sought-after and picturesque location, characterised by its historic buildings, open countryside, river walks and beautiful natural surroundings.
  • The combination of its riverside setting, extensive private gardens, lack of immediate neighbours and convenient access to the wider area makes Throop Mill Cottage a truly rare and distinctive property.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: F