2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

'8 Blackbirds' is a precedent-setting, attractive, extended, semi-detached house situated in a very popular residential cul-de-sac address near the pretty village centre. The house is exceptionally well presented with modern replacement kitchen and bathroom as well as uPVC double glazing, oil-fired radiator central heating and an air balancing system. The house boasts extensive, private driveway parking providing off road parking for three to four cars leading to a single garage. There is a generous, level rear garden boasting an easterly aspect. The house offers scope to extend on the side, subject to the necessary planning permission. The property is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of this picturesque Dorset village, a short walk to the village pub, shop and primary school. There are exceptional levels of natural light from a sunny east-to-west aspect. The extended, deceptively spacious accommodation comprises entrance hall, large sitting room / dining room, kitchen and utility room / WC. On the first floor there is a landing area, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. This unique home enjoys countryside walks a short distance from the front door – ideal as you do not have to put the dogs and the children in the car! It is only a short drive 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. Sherborne has also recently won the award for the best place to live in the South West by The Times 2024. It also boasts ‘The Sherborne’ – a top class, recently opened arts and conference centre plus restaurant that is in the building of the original Sherborne House. The property is ideal for aspiring couples or family buyers, wealthy buyers from the south east looking to escape to the countryside, the second home / pied-a-terre market and much more including buyers linked with our four offices in West London. THIS AMAZING HOME MUST BE VIEWED INTERNALLY TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED.

Front pathway leads to storm porch with outside light.
Double glazed front door leads to entrance hall. Staircase rises to the first floor, radiator, telephone point. Panel door leads to lounge/dining room.

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM: 21’4 maximum x 13’11 maximum. A superb extended main reception room with large uPVC double glazed window to the front, contemporary electric wall mounted fire, two radiators, TV point. Panel door leads to understairs cupboard space. Large entrance leads to the kitchen providing a full through-measurement of 32’11 maximum.

KITCHEN: 11’5 maximum x 9’1 maximum. A stylish range of contemporary replacement kitchen units comprising timber effect laminated worksurface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, inset AEG electric induction hob. A range of drawers and cupboards under, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, built in eye level stainless steel AEG electric oven and grill with warming draw. A range of matching wall mounted cupboards, under unit LED lighting, timber effect flooring, extractor fan. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with two uPVC double glazed sliding patio door opening on to the rear garden, uPVC double glazed window to the side, wall mounted contemporary radiator.

Panel door from the dining area leads to the utility room/ cloakroom.

UTILITY / CLOAKROOM: 10’1 maximum x 4’9 maximum. Laminated worksurface with inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, tiled surrounds. Cupboard under, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. A range of matching wall mounted cupboards, timber effect flooring, fitted low level w.c. uPVC double glazed window to the rear, chrome heated towel rail.

Staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first-floor landing. Ceiling hatch to loft storage space. Panel door leads from the landing to the airing cupboard housing Lagged hot water cylinder and emersion heater, slated shelving. Panel door lead off the landing to the first-floor rooms.

BEDROOM ONE: 11’ maximum x 10’ maximum. A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator. Double doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space. Further panel door leads to shelved linen cupboard.

BEDROOM TWO: 10’11 maximum x 7’11 maximum. A generous second bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM: 6’7 maximum x 5’5 maximum. A replacement modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin with mixer tap over, panel bath with wall mounted electric shower over, shower rail, radiator, wall mounted electric heater, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator, shaver point.

OUTSIDE:
At the front of the property, a dropped curb gives vehicle access from the cul-de-sac, providing off road parking for four to five cars. Outside lighting. The driveway leads to a single garage.

SINGLE GARAGE: 16’5 in depth x 8’3 in width. Metal up and over electric garage door, light and power connected, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, uPVC double glazed personal door to the side, loft hatch and ladder to storage space above. Garage houses floor-standing Grant oil fired boiler.

Timber gate from the driveway area gives access to side area laid to resin. Providing storage for recycling containers and wheelie bins, outside tap, fitted dog bath facility, rainwater harvesting butt, oil tank. Resin pathway continues to the side of the property to the MAIN REAR GARDEN: 36’ in depth x 25’8 in width. This beautifully presented level rear garden is laid mainly to shaped lawn and boasts a resin patio seating area. There is a variety of shaped flowerbeds and borders including some mature trees, plants and shrubs. It is enclosed by timber panel fencing and enjoys a good degree of privacy, outside security lighting. Detached timber garden shed.