4 Bed Terraced House For Sale

‘Castle Cottage’ is a very pretty, deceptively spacious (1857 square feet), terraced, double-fronted, Grade II listed, period cottage situated in a popular residential address a short walk to the village pub and amenities and a short drive to the sought-after town centre of Sherborne. The property has a large level rear garden backing on to fields and countryside and boasting a sunny westerly aspect. It has fantastic potential for extension at the rear, loft conversion and the addition of off-road parking / driveway, subject to the necessary planning permission. The property boasts many character features including exposed beams, a natural stone fire place with cast iron log burning stove, window seats, internal stone elevations and vaulted ceilings. It boasts secondary glazing and is heated via an oil-fired radiator central heating system. The well laid out, beautifully presented accommodation enjoys good levels of natural light from a sunny east-to-west aspect and dual aspects in some of the rooms. It comprises entrance reception hall, large sitting room, generous dining room and kitchen. On the first floor there is a landing area, four generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor is a very large attic room offering lots of scope. There are superb rural walks from nearby the front door as well as being within the village centre. It is a short walk to the popular local public house. The property is situated within a short driving distance to the picturesque Abbey town centre of Sherborne with a coveted boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose store, restaurants, world famous private schools, breath-taking abbey building and mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. Sherborne has also recently won the award for the best place to live in the South West by The Times 2024. It also boasts ‘The Sherborne’ – a top class, recently opened arts and conference centre plus restaurant.

Period front door leads to

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL: 19’7 maximum x 6’4 maximum. A generous greeting area providing a heart to the home. Period staircase rises to the first floor, under stairs storage recess area, radiator. Glazed cottage door leads to the rear garden. Pine panel doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main ground floor rooms.

SITTING ROOM: 19’9 maximum x 14’1 maximum. A beautifully proportioned main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with multi pane period window to the front boasting an easterly aspect and the morning sun, secondary glazing, window seat. Multi pane period window to the rear overlooking the rear garden enjoying a west facing aspect and the afternoon sun, window seat. Exposed stone elevations, large brick inglenook fireplace with cast iron and log burning stove, slate hearth, two radiators, TV point, exposed beams.

DINING ROOM / FAMILY ROOM: 17’11 maximum x 13’9 maximum. Another generous reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with leaded light multipane period window to the front boasting an easterly aspect enjoying the morning sun, secondary glazing. Leaded light window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, two radiators, timber effect flooring. Pine panel door leads from the dining/ family room to the

KITCHEN: 18’7 maximum x 9’7. A contemporary kitchen comprising laminated worksurface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset composite one and a half sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, fireplace recess provides space for electric range-style oven, electric oven point, recess provides space for upright fridge freezer, wall mounted shelving, a range of drawers and cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, integrated larder cupboard, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, feature vaulted ceiling, exposed rafters and beams, ceramic floor tiles, radiator, multipane period windows to the side, glazed stable door to the side.

Staircase rises from the entrance reception hall to the first-floor landing. A generous landing area, exposed beams, window to the rear overlooks the rear garden enjoying countryside views and a westerly aspect, secondary glazing. Timber latch cottage doors lead off the landing to the first-floor rooms.

BEDROOM ONE: 12’5 maximum x 12’7 maximum. A generous double bedroom, exposed beams, window to the front enjoying an easterly aspect and the morning sun, secondary glazing, radiator, wall mounted shelving.

BEDROOM TWO: 13’10 maximum x 10’9 maximum. A second generous double bedroom, window to the front enjoying an easterly aspect and the morning sun, secondary glazing, exposed beams, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE: 9’9 maximum x 7’7 maximum. Leaded light window to the front, secondary glazing, radiator, telephone point.

BEDROOM FOUR: 10’10 in recess x 7’2. Window to the rear overlooking the rear garden enjoying countryside views, secondary glazing, radiator. Door gives access to stairwell leading to attic room.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 12’2 maximum x 6’10 maximum. A period style white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, decorative tiled panelled bath with mains shower over, shower screen, tiling to splash prone areas, exposed floorboards, chrome heated towel rail, period timber panelling, exposed beams, window to the rear overlooks the rear garden enjoying countryside views, window seat. Panel door leads to shelved linen cupboard.

Door from bedroom three gives access to stairwell rising to

ATTIC ROOM: 34’5 maximum x 11’8 maximum. Window to the side, light and power connected.

OUTSIDE:
This deceptively spacious period cottage stands in level gardens and a plot extending to 0.13 acres. At the front of the property is a generous front garden laid to flowerbeds and stone paving providing a depth from the pavement of 20’8. A variety of well stocked flowerbeds and boarders including some mature plants and shrubs, outside lighting, area to store recycling containers and wheelie bins. The front garden is enclosed by brick walls and mature hedges.

Please note: The front garden provides potential for off road parking, subject to the necessary planning permission.

The main garden lies at the rear of the property and boasts a westerly aspect and the afternoon sun. The rear garden measures approximately 178’ in length x 32’7 in width. It is mainly level and is laid to lawn. It backs onto countryside, enjoying pleasant views. There is a stone paved patio area at the rear with outside lighting and outside tap, timber garden shed, oil tank, further brick-built logstore. Further brick-built outbuilding houses Grant oil fired central heating boiler. A variety of well stocked flowerbeds and borders including some mature trees and shrubs, outside power point, two timber garden sheds. The rear garden is enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedges.