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Bradford Road, Sherborne, DT9

Guide price £1,100,000

Sold

5 Beds 2 Baths 3 Receptions

REF: SHE220147

A LIGHT AND SPACIOUS DETACHED HOUSE WITH A SOUTHERLY ASPECT, LARGE GARDEN AND ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POTENTIAL IN ONE OF SHERBORNE'S MOST COVETED ADDRESSES.

PROPERTY FEATURES

  • Highly desirable location in the Abbey town of Sherborne
  • Close to a host of excellent cultural and sporting facilities, as well as restaurants, cafes, shops and pubs.
  • Close to an enviable selection of excellent primary and secondary schools in both the private and public sector.
  • Appealing southerly aspect with views across to the countryside
  • Real sense of light, space and favourable proportions
  • A potentially exciting project with planning permission granted to modify and extend
  • Large garden, parking for several cars and a double garage

THE PROPERTY

Positioned on the south side of arguably one of the best roads in the beautiful Abbey town of Sherborne, this brick built detached house under a tiled roof, built in the 1950's, is most notable for its wonderful light that prevails throughout, enhanced by the aspect that properties on this side of the road are favoured for. With eminently versatile accommodation on the ground floor that includes three excellent reception rooms, two with doors that open out onto rear terraces and a delightful kitchen breakfast room, this is also a very practical house with a utility, pantry, good storage and direct access into an integral garage. Ceilings are high and windows large, with the neutrally decorated reception rooms, one with a corner set fireplace, making the most of the fabulous views out to the extensive rear garden. The kitchen, which has space for a table and chairs, is fitted with a good number of wall and base units under a laminate worktop and includes space and connection for a dishwasher and fridge freezer. The entrance hall is worth a special mention with a beautiful oak wood floor complementing the sweeping, panelled staircase that rises to the first floor with its galleried landing, an enormously appealing feature of this house. Here on the first floor can be found three double and two single bedrooms all retaining their own charm and character. Views from some of these bedrooms are not only over the rear garden but stretch to the rolling countryside beyond. Storage throughout is excellent, particularly in the principal bedroom. Along with an ensuite loo to one of the bedrooms, there is also a large family bathroom with white bath, basin and WC and a smaller shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Access to a surprisingly large loft space is via a ladder from the landing. Perfectly configured as it is, the more adventurous may wish to consider a vision already conceived and with planning approved (Dorset Council: P/FUL/2021/01686) to dramatically adapt and extend the existing house into an even more capacious home complete with an indulgent master suite over the double garage. Clearly, free from the constraints of any listing restrictions, this is a house with enormous potential in a first class location. GARDENS AND GROUNDS A real feature of this property are the wonderful gardens that lie to the front and rear. The approach to the house is via a timber gate that opens onto a gravelled driveway with parking for several cars. The well-established walnut tree that takes pride of place here, exists in the company of several mature shrubs, well stocked borders and small lawned area. The frontage of the house itself is enhanced by the espaliered pear tree that adorns it. A path leads around both sides of the property to the rear garden which includes two terraces, both ideal spots from which to enjoy the richly planted herbaceous beds and further mature trees and shrubs. The huge range of plants here includes honeysuckle, lilies, euphorbia, ornamental thistles, peonies, phlox, along with various roses, jasmine and wisteria that cover the rear elevation. This is without doubt a beautiful and extensive garden that provides a profusion of year-round interest. In total the garden extends to approximately half an acre. 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.