Milburn Lane, Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

Milburn Lane Cottage is a well-proportioned detached house, rendered under a tiled roof, occupying a peaceful and enviable position on the edge of the sought-after village of Bishops Caundle. The house enjoys far-reaching views across open countryside towards the Dorset Gap and offers generous, flexible accommodation with clear potential to further enhance, subject to the necessary consents.

An attractive covered porch opens into a welcoming lobby with tiled flooring and a fitted coats cupboard, leading through to a spacious reception hall with understairs storage and a well-appointed ground floor cloakroom.
Double doors open into the impressive drawing room, a generous dual aspect space well suited to both sitting and dining, centred around a brick fireplace with oak lintel and Villager wood burning stove. Large windows frame delightful views across the garden and rolling countryside beyond, creating a light-filled and inviting atmosphere.

Further double doors lead into the breakfast room, open plan to the kitchen and enjoying a south-west aspect with French doors opening onto the terrace and garden, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of white base and wall units and includes twin Neff eye-level ovens, an induction hob, fitted full-height side-by-side fridge and freezer and a double stainless-steel sink.

Stairs rise to a spacious and bright first floor landing with Velux window and shelving, providing a useful home working area. There are three generous double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and fine countryside views. The principal bedroom is dual aspect and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom. A capacious airing cupboard houses the hot water system and generous shelving. The substantial loft space offers scope to create an additional bedroom and bathroom, potentially with a feature window to take in the rural vistas, subject to the necessary consents.

Outside
The property is approached via a gated Cotswold chipping driveway leading to a detached, rendered garage with pitched, clay tiled roof and electric up and over door. The garage benefits from a rear access door, window and roof space, offering excellent potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation, again subject to the required permissions.
Paved terracing adjoins the kitchen and breakfast room and enjoys open views across the surrounding countryside, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and evening relaxation. The gardens are bordered by established hedging and post and rail fencing, with open boundaries in places enhancing the sense of space and connection with the landscape. To the front, a gravelled garden with herb beds and a pergola lead onto a lawn with a vanishing point that cleverly draws the eye towards the rolling countryside and distant hills. Overall, Milburn Lane Cottage offers a wonderful combination of space, light and setting, with outstanding views and excellent scope to tailor the house to individual needs.

Location
Bishop’s Caundle is a highly regarded village set amidst rolling Dorset countryside, just under six miles southeast of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne. The village benefits from a popular public house, The White Hart, shop, petrol station, church and village hall, together with a strong sense of community.

Sherborne provides an excellent range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, alongside renowned schools including Sherborne School, Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Prep. The surrounding countryside is particularly attractive, characterised by farmland, wooded valleys and the dramatic landscape of the Dorset Gap, which lies close by.

Communications are excellent, with Sherborne station offering regular services to London Waterloo, while the A303 provides swift access towards London and the South West.

SPORTING AND RECREATION
The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, with a network of footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes radiating from the village.

Sporting facilities include golf at Sherborne, Yeovil and Folke, racing at Wincanton and sailing and water sports along the Dorset coast. Sherborne itself is a cultural hub, with Sherborne Abbey hosting regular concerts and recitals and The Sherborne Arts and Culture Centre forming a focal point for exhibitions, theatre and community events. Further cultural attractions include The Newt and Hauser & Wirth in Bruton, while theatres in Yeovil, Salisbury and Bath provide additional choice.

EDUCATION
The area is well served by a range of schooling options. Local primary schools are available in nearby villages, with state secondary schooling in Sherborne and Yeovil. Independent schools are particularly strong in the area, including the Sherborne Schools Group, Leweston, Hazlegrove, Millfield, Milton Abbey, Bryanston and Perrott Hill.

AGENT'S NOTE: internal photos taken in 2016 showing previous electric heaters, replaced with oil central heating in 2023.