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2 bedroom terraced house for sale

The Gardens, Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9
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Terraced house
2 bed
1 bath
854 sq ft / 79 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band B
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • SPACIOUS NATURAL STONE EXTENDED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION.
  • ONE GROUND FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOM, ONE FIRST FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOM.
  • LARGE PRIVATE EAST-FACING 71' MAIN GARDEN (with no rights of way across).
  • uPVC DOUBLE GLAZING AND ELECTRIC HEATING.
  • STUNNING EXTENSIVE SOUTH WESTERLY VIEWS ACROSS PLAYING FIELD AND CRICKET PITCH.
  • SHORT LEVEL WALK TO SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE AND MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION TO LONDON WATERLOO.
  • CHARACTER FEATURES INCLUDE EXPOSED NATIURAL STONE INTERNAL ELEVATIONS, BEAMS AND FIREPLACE.
  • VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN.
VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN. STUNNING SOUTH WESTERLY VIEWS ACROSS PLAYING FIELD! HUGE 71' PRIVATE MAIN GARDEN! IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT A GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM AND COTTAGE FEATURES! '10 The Gardens' is a deceptively spacious, extended, period, natural stone cottage situated in a sought-after, 'tucked away' residential address, a short level walk to Sherborne town centre and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. This unique cottage boasts an enclosed, level main garden extending to 71' in length and laid mainly to lawn with two sheds. The cottage benefits from uPVC double glazing and electric night storage heating. It also boasts some appealing character features including internal natural stone elevations,  a fireplace and exposed beams. There is free, unrestricted parking in Lenthay Road. The spacious, flexible accommodation extends to xxxx square feet and enjoys a good level of natural light. It comprises entrance reception hall, sitting room / dining room, kitchen / breakfast room, rear lobby, ground floor double bedroom two and ground floor cloakroom / WC. On the first floor, there is a landing area, main large double bedroom and a family shower room (formerly incorporating a bath). There are superb rural walks from nearby the front door at The Quarr Nature Reserve, Purleigh Meadows and the Sherborne Castles. The house is only a short walk to the sought-after, historic town centre of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It also has good access to the mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. This property is ideal for aspiring couples looking for the ideal Sherborne home, London buyers looking for somewhere pleasant to settle in this exceptional area. It also may appeal to the pied-a-terre market, holiday or residential letting market from cash buyers linked with the local schools. This cottage and the main garden simply must be viewed to be fully appreciated. VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN.

uPVC doubled glazed front door leads to entrance reception hall.

Entrance Reception Hall - 7”8 maximum x 6” maximum.
A useful greeting area providing heart to the home, uPVC double glazed windows to the front, Perspex ceiling, night storage heater.
Door leads off to the main ground floor rooms.

Lounge/dining room - 19”9 maximum x 12”6 maximum.
A generous main reception room, two uPVC double glazed windows to the rear overlook a pleasant sports field with countryside beyond. A westerly aspect enjoying many sunsets. Exposed natural stone elevations and beams. Feature fireplace recess with tiled hearth. Fire side recess shelving. Electric night storage heater. TV ariel attachment. Door leads to understairs storage cupboard space.

Kitchen/ breakfast room - 14”8 maximum x 11”5 maximum.
Another generous room with a range of modern panel kitchen units comprising timber effect laminated worksurface, tiled surrounds. Inset stainless steel one and a half sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over. Space and point for electric oven and gas point. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. A range of drawers and cupboards under, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards. uPVC double glazed widow to the front, electric night storage heater, telephone point. Window to the side.
Glazed door from the kitchen/ breakfast room leads to the rear lobby - 3”4 maximum x7”7 maximum. uPVC   double glazed door gives access to the main garden.

Door from the rear lobby leads to the ground floor bedroom two.

Ground Floor Bedroom Two - 11”1 maximum x 9”4 maximum.
A useful ground floor double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying an easterly aspect and views across the main garden. Electric night storage heater, a range of fitted wardrobes with cupboards above.

Door from the entrance reception hall leads to cloakroom / WC.

Cloakroom / WC - 3”7 maximum x 5”9 maximum.
Fitted low level WC, wall mounted wash basin with electric hand heater over, tiled surrounds, extractor fan.

Staircase rises from the sitting room/dining room to the first-floor landing. uPVC  double glazed window to the front enjoys views across Sherborne town. Electric heater, ceiling hatch to loft storage space. Double doors lead to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and immersion heater, slatted shelving.
Doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

Bedroom One - 12”5 maximum x 10”7 maximum.
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front. Exposed beams. Wardrobes, storage cupboards and dressing table units.

First floor Family Bathroom - 8”3 maximum x 5”11 maximum.
A white suite comprising wash basin, work surface with cupboards under. uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying extensive views across sports playing field. Low level WC, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower, tiling to splash prone areas, chrome heated towel rail, wall mounted electric heater.

Outside.
The property backs onto the private school sports playing fields, enjoying lovely, west facing views.
The main garden is located at the front of the property, boasting an easterly aspect. The front garden measures 71” in length x 17”5 in width. This lovely, enclosed main garden is laid mainly to lawn with a variety of flower beds and borders featuring mature plants and shrubs, mature fruit tree, paved patio seating area, rainwater harvesting butt, two timber garden sheds.

Please note: There is no right of way across this garden for neighbouring properties and it offers good, enclosed privacy.

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