4 bedroom detached house

NO FURTHER CHAIN. 'The Coach House' is a detached, natural stone, period coach house conversion set in a choice level plot and gardens extending to approximately a quarter of an acre (0.25 acres). The property was formerly a coach house to the Ven House estate and Dower House and was converted in approximately 1963. There is private, enclosed driveway parking for two to three cars with scope for more, leading to two attached single garages. There are beautiful gardens at the rear and side, enjoying a sunny southerly aspect. The property is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing and boasts huge scope to extend the existing house as well as potentially add an outbuilding or annex, subject to the necessary planning permission. The house has an open fireplace and is heated via a gas fired radiator central heating system. It also has secondary double glazing as well as some bespoke double glazing. The well laid out, flexible accommodation (1918 square feet) enjoys good levels of natural light from dual aspects and comprises entrance porch, sitting room, dining hall, kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, rear lobby / boot room, boiler room, ground floor double bedroom / study and ground floor WC. On the first floor there is a landing area, three good sized bedrooms and a first floor family bathroom. The house requires general updating throughout. There are countryside walks from nearby the front door. The house is within a stone’s throw of the village centre, church, public house, primary school and village shops. Milborne Port boasts The Clockspire - a superb new restaurant, a brand new Co-op mini supermarket and a very good doctors surgery. It is only a very short drive to the picturesque town centre of Sherborne with its coveted high street, buzzing, popular out-and-about culture, boutique stores, organic bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, gastro-pubs and farmers market. Sherborne also boasts the breath-taking Sherborne Abbey building, Alms Houses and world-famous Sherborne private schools. The mainline railway station is in the centre of the town and a short drive away, making London Waterloo in just over two hours without changing your seat. This property is perfect for those aspiring families looking for a project and the ideal village home - making the most out of the cheap mortgages available at the moment, for cash buyers from urban areas looking for a home in this exceptional area or as a pied-a-terre, main home or holiday let.  VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN.

Front door leads to entrance porch, quarry tiled floor, multi-pane windows to both sides, multi-pane glazed door leads to dining hall.

Dining Hall – 19’3 Maximum x 12’7 Maximum
A generous dining area, hardwood parquet flooring, pine staircase rises to first floor, under stairs storage recess, two radiators, exposed beams, telephone point, serving hatch to kitchen, doors lead off the dining hall to the main ground floor rooms.

Sitting Room – 19’2 Maximum x 18’3 Maximum
A beautifully proportioned main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect, bespoke period-style double glazed window to the rear over looking the rear garden enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, multi-pane window to the side with secondary glazing, glazed double French doors opening to the side, hardwood parquet flooring, two radiators, natural stone feature open fireplace recess and stone hearth, feature window seat.

Office/ ground floor bedroom – 12’10 Maximum x 13’5 Maximum
A generous, ground floor double bedroom or useful space for working from home, enjoying a light dual aspect, multi-pane window to the rear boasting a sunny southerly aspect, window to the side, multi-pane glazed door to the rear, radiator, wall mounted sink, tiled splash back, fitted wardrobe with cupboard above.

Kitchen Breakfast Room – 17’10 Maximum x 10’4 Maximum
A range of timber panelled kitchen units comprising oak work surfaces with decorative tiled surrounds, stainless steel double sink bowl with double drainer unit, mixer tap over. Recess provides space for range-style electric oven with gas and electric point, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, two radiators. The room enjoys a light dual aspect with multi-pane glazed window to the front secondary glazing, multi-pane window to the side with secondary glazing, multi-pane glazed door leads from the kitchen breakfast room to the side lobby.

Side lobby – 19’1 Maximum x 5’3 Maximum
Stable door to the side leading to the driveway, glazed and panelled door to the rear garden, utility storage area, space for upright fridge freezer and tumble dryer. Fitted storage cupboard, integral door to garage.

Pine latch door from the dining hall leads to utility room.

Utility Room – 10’1 Maximum x 5’8 Maximum
Two windows to the front with secondary glazing, wall mounted wash basin, tiled splash back, wall mounted mains gas Worcester Bosch boiler, pine latch door leads to cloak room.

Cloak room - fitted low level WC, multi-pane window with secondary glazing to the front.

Pine staircase rises from the dining hall to the first floor. Multi-pane stairwell window to the front with secondary glazing. Pine doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

Bedroom One – 12’8 Maximum x 9’11 Maximum
A double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect, multi pane window to the rear overlooking the rear garden enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, window to the side, wall mounted wash basin, radiator, doors lead to fitted wardrobe and cupboards.

Bedroom Two – 13’7 Maximum x 11’3 Maximum
A second generous double bedroom, enjoying a light dual aspect with window to the rear overlooking the rear garden with sunny southerly aspect, window to the side, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

Bedroom Three – 8’11 Maximum x 8’7 Maximum
A third generous bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with windows to the front and side, radiator, door leads to fitted wardrobe cupboard space, fitted eaves storage cupboard space.

Family Bathroom – 8’9 Maximum x 5’7 Maximum
A fitted suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with shower rail over, shower tap arrangement, window to the front, tiling to splash prone areas, wall mounted electric heater. Double doors lead to linen cupboard, slatted shelving, housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater, cupboards above. Ceiling hatch Leads to loft storage void.

Outside  
Timber 5 bar gates give access to a driveway parking area providing off road parking for two cars with scope for more, driveway leads to attached garages.

Garage One – 16’2 Maximum x 8’1 Maximum
Light and power connected, ceramic Belfast sink with tap, window to the rear, metal up and over garage door. Entrance from garage one leads to garage two.

Garage Two – 18’ Maximum x 9’3 Maximum
Light and power connected, window to the rear, metal up and over garage door.

Gardens.
At the front of the property there is an area laid to stone chippings, enclosed by natural stone walls. This area could offer further off-road parking if required. Wrought iron gate leads to side area, ideal for storing recycling containers and wheelie bins. This area leads to the main rear garden. The plot and level gardens extend to approximately a quarter of an acre (0.25 acres). A beautifully proportioned level main rear garden enjoying a sunny south facing aspect. The rear garden enjoys a fantastic degree of privacy, screened by many mature trees and hedges. Mature trees include a Yew tree, Fir tree and Lime tree. The main portion of rear garden is laid mainly