4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

‘Coombe Dingle’ is a beautifully presented, spacious (1952 square feet), double fronted chalet bungalow dating back to the late 1920’s. The property occupies a generous plot and gardens extending to a fifth of an acre (0.20 acres approximately) and boasting lovely countryside views at the rear. It is in a very popular residential road, a short walk to Sherborne town centre and the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The property has private driveway parking for two cars, with scope for more at the front and side or the addition of a carport, subject to the necessary planning permission. The driveway leads to a generous, attached garage / workshop. The main property is in excellent condition with a stylish, ‘Shaker-style’ open plan kitchen / breakfast room, oak floors, excellent ceiling heights from the era and bay windows. It is heated via mains gas fired radiator central heating (new boiler and guarantee), some electric under floor heating and also benefits from uPVC double glazing. The accommodation is flexible and deceptively spacious, boasting an excellent level of natural light from large windows and dual aspects. It comprises entrance porch / boot room, entrance reception hall, sitting room, dining room / ground floor double bedroom four, open plan kitchen / breakfast room, snug / garden room, utility room and cloakroom / WC. There is a large ground floor double master bedroom enjoying lovely countryside views and a fabulous walk-in wardrobe with storage room above plus a ground floor luxury family bathroom. On the first floor, there is a landing area, two further generous double bedrooms and a first floor family shower room. It is only a short walk to nearby countryside and the stunning, historic town centre of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street boasting cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous schools. THIS PROPERTY MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED.

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. It is also a short walk to the mainline railway station, making London Waterloo directly in just over two hours. The property is perfect for those aspiring couples or families looking for their perfect Sherborne home, 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 or second home market.

Each room has USB Data Points.

uPVC double glazed front door leads to

ENTRANCE PORCH / BOOT ROOM: 6’11 maximum x 7’1 maximum. uPVC double glazed windows to the front and sides, paved flooring, radiator. Double glazed hardwood door leads to

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL: 16’10 maximum x 6’8 maximum. A useful greeting area providing a heart to the home, oak floors, moulded skirting boards and architraves, radiator. Staircase rises to the first floor. Panel door leads to understairs storage cupboard space. Panel doors lead off the main reception hall to the ground floor rooms.

SITTING ROOM: 13’7 maximum x 12’11 maximum. A beautifully presented main reception room, feature uPVC double glazed bay window to the front boasting a sunny south westerly aspect, feature brick fireplace with cast iron log burning stove, paved hearth, oak floors, three radiators, moulded skirting boards and architraves, shelved fireside recesses, TV point, telephone point.

DINING ROOM / GROUND FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOM FOUR: 13’ maximum x 10’11 maximum. Able to accommodate large dining room table, uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, moulded skirting boards and architraves, oak flooring, period style cast iron fire surround, telephone point.

OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: 17’10 maximum x 12’8 maximum. A sociable open-plan living space benefitting from a good selection of Shaker-style panelled kitchen units comprising, oak worksurfaces, a range of drawers and cupboards under, Rangemaster range-style electric double oven and grill with six burner gas hob, splashback, Rangemaster cooker hood extractor fan over, integrated fridge and freezer, corner larder cupboard, large island unit with oak worksurface, inset stainless steel double sink bowl, mixer tap over, integrated Bosch dishwasher, breakfast bar, radiator, oak floors, moulded skirting boards and architraves, inset ceiling lighting. uPVC double glazed door to the side, uPVC double glazed window to the side, TV point, telephone point. Glazed double doors open from the kitchen/breakfast room to the snug/garden room. When open these doors provide a full through-measurement of 30’6 maximum.

SNUG / GARDEN ROOM: 12’1 maximum x 11’10 maximum. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the side, uPVC double glazed double French doors opening on to the rear patio. Oak flooring. The room enjoys fantastic countryside views at the rear, radiator. Glazed door leads to

UTILITY ROOM: 8’6 maximum x 6’4 maximum. A range of fitted panelled units comprising laminated worksurface inset stainless steel sink bowl with double drainer unit, a range of fitted cupboards under, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, oak flooring, uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying extensive countryside views, uPVC double glazed door to the side, radiator. Panel door from the utility room leads to

CLOAKROOM / GROUND FLOOR WC: 5’8 maximum x 2’5 maximum. Low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, radiator, oak flooring, uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Entrance from the main reception hall leads to inner hall, oak flooring. Panel door leads to

SIDE LOBBY: 9’7 maximum x 4’7 maximum. uPVC double glazed door and side light to the side, oak flooring, TV point, telephone point, moulded skirting boards and architraves, radiator.

Panel door from the inner hall leads to

GROUND FLOOR MASTER DOUBLE BEDROOM: 16’1 maximum x 12’11 maximum. A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed double French door opening onto the rear garden patio, uPVC double glazed side lights, uPVC double glazed window to the side, oak flooring, feature fireplace recess with hearth and flu liner ready for a log burner, radiator, TV point, telephone point. Entrance leads to

WALK-IN WARDROBE / DRESSING ROOM: 13’3 maximum x 4’ maximum. A range of fitted shelves and hanging units, oak floor, light and power connected, radiator, ceiling hatch and loft ladder leads to loft storage room above.

LOFT STORAGE ROOM: 13’3 maximum x 6’7 maximum. A fully boarded and lined loft storage room, inset ceiling room, radiator, electric light connected.

GROUND FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM: 11’6 maximum x 6’8 maximum. An impressive main family bathroom enjoying a period-style white shite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled splashback, free standing roll top bath on ball-and-claw feet with free standing shower tap stand arrangement, double sized glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, glazed screen, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, tiling to splash prone areas, tiled floor, two heated towel rails, shaver light and point, extractor fan.

Main staircase rises from the entrance reception hall to the first-floor landing, low level ambient lighting, oak floors, inset ceiling lighting, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the front. Panel door leads to walk-in storage cupboard housing new central heating boiler (still under guarantee) and sealed pressurised hot water tank with expansion tank, light and power connected. Oak panel doors lead off the landing to the first-floor rooms.

BEDROOM TWO: 16’10 maximum x 11’3 maximum. A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed Dorma windows to the front and rear, the rear boasting views to spectacular countryside beyond, two radiators, oak flooring, moulded skirting boards and architraves, TV point.

BEDROOM THREE: 17’ maximum x 11’2 maximum. A third generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed Dorma windows to the front and rear, the rear enjoying spectacular countryside views, moulded skirting boards and architraves, two radiators, oak flooring, door leads to eaves.

FIRST FLOOR FAMILY SHOWER ROOM: 6’10 maximum x 6’1 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled splashback, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiling to splash prone areas, timber effect flooring, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the front, illuminated mirror, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE:
The property stands in an impressive plot and gardens extending to a fifth of an acre (0.19 acres approximately). Paved pathway leads to the front door. An area of level lawned front garden giving a good depth from the pavement, a variety of well stocked flowerbeds and borders, natural stone walls, timber panel fencing. A dropped curb gives vehicle access from the road to a brick paved private driveway providing off road parking for two to three cars, securing lighting, side storm porch.
Driveway leads to

ATTACHED GARAGE: 19’5 in depth maximum x 9’3 in width. Up-and-over garage door, light and power connected, tap, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, uPVC double glazed door to the rear.
Timber side gate to paved area, log store, a variety of raised flowerbeds and vegetable plots. Area to store recycling containers and wheelie bins, outside light. Side area leads to the main rear garden.
Main rear garden measures 63’ in depth maximum x 60’ in width maximum. The rear garden enjoys spectacular countryside views. At the rear there is a raised paved patio seating area providing an excellent degree of privacy and a good degree of sunshine, outside lighting, outside power point. Steps lead down to a first phase of lawn, a variety of mature fruit trees and shrubs. Lower garden laid to lawn boasting vegetable gardens, summer house (with power connected), greenhouse, two timber garden sheds (with power connected).