4 bedroom detached house for sale

‘Half Acre House’ is a stylish, modern, substantial (3255 square feet) detached, extended house standing in exquisite groomed, landscaped gardens and a level plot extending to over half an acre (0.56 acres approximately). The house is situated in a superb ‘tucked away’ residential address in a quiet lane near the heart of this picturesque and prestigious Dorset village – a short walk to the popular village pub and excellent primary school. This wonderful home has been extended and reconfigured, creating a stylish, eclectic blend of a sizeable family home and contemporary open-plan ‘wow-factor’ living space with a fantastic flow of natural light. The property boasts private off road driveway parking for eight cars or more leading to an integral double garage. There is planning permission passed to build on top of the garage to add a fifth double bedroom with en-suite. This rare home is only a short drive to the historic town centre of Sherborne and the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The main property boasts oil-fired radiator central heating, some electric under floor heating, an open fireplace plus uPVC double glazing. The vast, flexible, well laid out accommodation enjoys good levels of natural light from dual aspects and comprises large entrance reception hall, sitting room, conservatory / garden room, impressive open-plan kitchen / family room with bi-folding doors opening on to the patio area, incorporating three zones (kitchen, dining room and snug), huge games room, office / occasional ground floor bedroom five, utility room and lower ground floor cloakroom / WC. On the first floor, there is a large landing area and feature stairwell, master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, a fourth single bedroom and a family bathroom. This property enjoys countryside views as it backs on to fields. There are countryside walks in the lanes from the front door – ideal as you do not have to use the car!

The house is within walking distance of the village pub, primary school and parish church. It is a very short drive to the heart of the coveted, historic town 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 is also a short drive to the mainline railway station making London Waterloo directly in just over two hours. This superb property is perfect for those aspiring families caught up in the ‘race for space’ looking for their ultimate Dorset village home, mature buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect West Country home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools. It may also be of interest to the holiday letting, development or second home market. THIS RARE HOME MUST BE VIEWED TO APPRECIATE HOW MUCH IS ON OFFER.

Paved pathway leads to storm porch, outside light. uPVC double glazed front door leads to entrance reception hall.

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL: 23’1 maximum x 8’4 maximum. A generous greeting area providing a heart to the home. Staircase rises to the first floor, uPVC double glazed window to the front, telephone point, contemporary radiator. Doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main ground floor rooms.

SITTING ROOM: 19’3 maximum x 14’8 maximum. A beautifully presented main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear. Oak effect herringbone floor, two contemporary radiators, stone open fireplace and hearth, TV ariel attachment. Large entrance leads to garden room providing a full through measurement of 34’4 maximum.

GARDEN ROOM: 14’7 maximum x 14’2 maximum. Wonderful views across the main garden, uPVC double gazed windows to the front, side and rear. Oak effect herringbone flooring, uPVC double glazed construction with stone cappings. Two contemporary radiators, uPVC double glazed double French doors open on to the main rear garden.

MAIN OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / FAMILY ROOM: Maximum measurements of 30’6 x 29’1. This impressive contemporary open-plan living space is split into three predominant areas.
Kitchen area; An extensive range of Shaker-style panel kitchen units comprising composite worksurfaces and surrounds, inset stainless steel one and a half sink bowl, mixer tap over. Inset electric Neff induction hob, stainless steel splashback, a range of drawers and cupboards under, stainless steel drinks cooler, integrated dishwasher. A range of drawers, pan drawers and cupboards under, stainless steel fitted electric oven and microwave. Recess provides space for American-style fridge-freezer, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards. Wall mounted stainless steel cooker hood extractor fan, oak flooring. Two uPVC double glazed windows to the rear, island unit with storage under.
Snug area; Oak flooring, uPVC double glazed double French doors with side light opening onto the main rear garden. Large entrance leads to dining area.
Dining area; A fantastically proportioned space enjoying a light multiple aspect with double glazed double French door opening on to the rear patio. Double glazed Velux ceiling windows and large feature uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, oak flooring, excellent ceiling heights. Glazed double doors lead from the dining room area to games room.

GAMES ROOM: 24’4 maximum x 18’4 maximum. A simply huge room, painted panelling, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, uPVC double glazed sliding patio door to the rear. Two contemporary radiators, loft storage space above.

Glazed door from the kitchen area leads to utility room.

UTILITY ROOM: 12’11 maximum x 5’9 maximum. Composite worksurface and surrounds, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for under counter fridge. Fitted storage cupboards with shelving, cupboard houses oil fired boiler, oak flooring. uPVC double glazed door to the rear.

OFFICE: 11’4 maximum x 7’9 maximum. uPVC double glazed window overlooks the main garden, contemporary radiator, oak effect laminate flooring, TV point, telephone point, wall mounted bookshelves.

Steps descend to lower ground floor from the entrance reception hall. Lower ground floor hallway, integral door from the lower ground floor hallway leads to the garage. Panel door leads to cloakroom / WC.

CLOAKROOM: 7’10 maximum x 3’6 maximum. Low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled splash back, painted panelling, oak flooring. uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Impressive, wide staircase and stairwell rises from the entrance reception hall to the first floor landing. Large landing area, inclusive of the stairwell measures 22’7 maximum x 11’ maximum. Three uPVC double glazed windows to the front, radiator. Loft hatch and ladder leading to loft storage space with light connected. Double doors lead to shelved linen cupboard housing hot water cylinder and immersion heater, pumps for power shower. Panel doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

MASTER BEDROOM: 14’7 maximum x 12’4 maximum. A generous double bedroom uPVC double glazed windows to the rear overlook the main rear garden, radiator. Various doors lead to extensive fitted wardrobes, fitted drawer units, TV point, telephone point. Panel door leads to en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 9’2 maximum x 5’8 maximum. A contemporary white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, glazed double sized shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiling to splash prone areas, tiled floor, radiator and heated towel rail. uPVC double glazed window to the side, shaver point, illuminated mirror.

BEDROOM TWO: 19’7 maximum x 14’8 maximum. A second generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the side and uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the main rear garden. Radiator. Doors lead to extensive fitted wardrobe space, TV point.

BEDROOM THREE: 11’4 maximum x 14’7 maximum. A third generous double bedroom, two uPVC double glazed windows overlook the main garden. Doors lead to extensive fitted wardrobes, radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR: 12’5 maximum x 8’ maximum. A generous fourth bedroom with uPVC double glazed window to the front, views across fields, radiator, recess hanging space.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 9’8 maximum x 6’8 maximum. uPVC double glazed window to the rear. A white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin in worksurface with cupboards under, tiled panel bath with glazed shower screen over, wall mounted mains shower above, tiling to walls, heated towel rail, illuminated mirror, shaver point.

OUTSIDE
This property occupies a generous level plot and gardens extending to just over half an acre (0.56 acres approximately).

Double timber gates give vehicle access from the lane to a brick paved private driveway providing off road parking for eight cars or more, leading to an attached double garage.
ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 19’5 in depth x 18’ in width. Two automatic up-and-over insulated garage doors, light and power connected, uPVC double glazed window to the side. There is fitted cupboards, fitted work bench, integral door leads to the lower ground floor hall. Loft storage space above.

GARDENS
This wonderful property has vast landscaped feature gardens situated at the front, side and the rear of the property. At the front of the property there is a picturesque rockery garden, well stocked with a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs.

The driveway boasts security lighting, outside power points and natural well feature with fitted submersible pump, steps and pathway lead to the storm porch and the front door with outside light.
The garden continues to the southern side of the property where there is a large lawned expanse and paved patio area, a variety of well stocked flowerbeds, borders including some impressive mature trees. The lawned garden continues to the rear of the property where there is a main expanse of lawn and large paved patio area with built in firepit. The rear garden boasts sunny easterly and southerly aspect and backs onto fields. Outside flood lighting. A variety of well stocked flowerbeds and borders. Timber tree house feature.

Access to a further portion of rear garden is laid to timber bordered vegetable plots and fruit garden. Timber composter, green house, rainwater harvesting butt, large, detached timber shed.
On the northern side and western side of the property is an extensive brick paved patio garden benefitting from a good degree of privacy and enjoying the afternoon and evening sun. Outside lighting, outside power points. Access from this area leads to the dining room, utility room and garage. Space to store recycling containers and wheelie bins, area housing oil tank.