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Verwood is a small town on the River Crane north of Bournemouth, with a population of about 13,000. Originally known as Fayrewood, the town is situated amid heathland which once covered the entire area. The famous Verwood Potteries and brick making grew from the heavy clay soil, and the work attracted many people to the town. Verwood pottery is considered collectable and the Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre is located on the site of the last pottery to close in 1953.
Houses for sale in Verwood are a mix of new-build terraced, semi-detached and detached houses; modern bungalows and a few, impressive, executive houses. As a guide to property prices, modern terraced houses offering two bedrooms are from £170,000; detached houses and bungalows offering three bedrooms are from £250,000 and houses offering four bedrooms are around £300,000. At the top end are a few substantial houses in the region of £400,000 - £500,000 and the occasional property £1M+. If you are looking for flats for sale in Verwood they are usually located in new-build apartment houses and are in the region of £120,000 for one bedroom flats and £180,000 for two bedrooms. Please contact Verwood estate agents for details of flats and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Verwood
Verwood Concert Brass was West of England 4th Section champion in 2005 and again in 2006. The Verwood Community Association manages the Verwood Leisure Centre, which provides high quality, health, sport and recreation facilities. Potterne Park has pitches and courts for activities including football, rugby, cricket, netball and tennis, and covers 12 acres. There are three First schools in Verwood and one Middle school. For secondary education, children travel to neighbouring Ringwood and also to Ferndown to attend Ferndown Upper School, which is one of the most successful comprehensive schools in Dorset.
Transport in Verwood
Verwood is on the B3081, 4 miles north of the A31 which joins the M27 north-west of Southampton. By rail the station in Bournemouth is 11 miles away from Verwood and offers a journey time to London Waterloo of around 2hrs.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Verwood, which is covered by postcode BH31, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Ferndown, Wimborne, Broadstone, and Blandford Forum.