2 Bed Detached House For Sale

Approached through a wrought iron gate and up some stone steps, this elegant hamstone, semi-detached house sits back from the road with a charming front garden incorporating stone paving, gravel and various bulbs and shrubs. The front door opens into the sitting room which has a great feeling of light and space with high ceilings, large sash window with window seat and an impressive stone fireplace with wood burning stove serving as a comforting focal point. A door leads through to the dining room which, along with another stone fireplace, offers access via French doors to the rear garden. A large under stair cupboard provides useful storage. The house has been recently refurbished to provide a contemporary feel and this is clearly apparent in the well-appointed kitchen, with a tiled floor and a number of cream wall and base units under a granite worktop with large sink. There is a Bosch oven and Hotpoint hob with extractor over and space and connection for a fridge. The small utility area beyond, provides further space and connection for a washing machine. From here, there is further access to the rear garden.

From the sitting room, stairs rise to the first-floor landing, where to the front, is the fabulous principal bedroom with large sash window. To the rear is a smaller double bedroom. Adjacent is the bathroom with roll top bath, separate shower cubicle, basin, WC and linen cupboard housing the combination boiler. From the landing, stairs rise to a large, versatile loft room/occasional bedroom with eaves storage.

OUTSIDE
The delightful, well stocked garden lies to the rear of the house with side access. A gravelled area, bordered by a stone wall and fencing, leads onto a path flanked by flower beds and in turn through an arch to a sheltered and paved terrace with garden shed beyond. This is an enchanting garden full of plants, shrubs, bulbs and evergreens providing year-round colour and interest.
Please note a right of way exists to the neighbouring property.

The lasting impression is of a well presented and proportioned property in a quiet and very convenient location, within walking distance to the town centre. The property has no private parking, however there is often ample street parking available at no charge.

SITUATION
Dominated by its ancient Abbey and school, Sherborne is arguably the most attractive town in Dorset. Numerous musical and cultural events occur throughout the year and there is a superb range of traditional shops and boutiques. The two castles – one of which was home to Sir Walter Raleigh – reflect the historic nature of the town, the centre of which is designated a Conservation Area in which a policy of strict planning control operates to preserve its special character.

West Dorset is well known for its unspoilt landscape and there are many pretty villages and countryside walks nearby. The Jurassic coast is a mere twenty miles away at Weymouth. This stretch of coastline, from Portland to Lyme Regis, with its spectacular cliffs, has recently been designated a World Heritage Site.

Communications to this part of the country are excellent. From Sherborne there is a regular train service to Waterloo in about 2 hours 15 minutes; the station is within walking distance. The A303 (linking with the M3) is a dual carriageway almost the whole way to the M3, thus putting London within about two hours’ drive.