Sherborne House, Sherborne, Gloucestershire, GL54

Impressive principal apartment, located within a magnificent Grade II* Listed manor house, set in beautiful grounds of about 12 acres

HISTORY
The Manor at Sherborne goes back to the Middle Ages when it was owned by the Abbotts of Winchcombe
During Henry VIII’s reign the merchant Sir John Alleyn purchased the freehold
In 1551 it was purchased by the Dutton family and remained in their ownership for four centuries
In 1784 James Dutton was ennobled Lord Sherborne
Following his death in 1820 and the dilapidated state of the house, the 2nd Lord Sherborne completely demolished and rebuilt the house in the late 1820’s
During the second world war the house was used by the British and American Armies and after the war in 1947 it became King’s School
The School’s Trustees purchased the freehold in 1970
In 1981-2, the house was converted into 30 apartments, designed by the Architect Peter Yiangou

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
THE PROPERTY
Sherborne House is a magnificent Grade II* former private country Manor House
Apartment 1 comprises the principal part of the house with five ground floor windows to the right of the front door and two to the first floor
On entering the building, Apartment 1’s front door is immediately on the right
Welcoming hall with views through to the drawing/dining room
Compact kitchen with magnificent window
Also off the hall is a utility room and cloakroom
Truly spectacular central drawing room, forming part of the original grand hall, with floor-to-ceiling panelled windows with fitted shutters, imposing pillared stone fireplace, and repeating box cornice to the tall ceilings, the whole enjoying a flood of natural light
Raised ground floor bedroom with an en-suite shower room, which could make a lovely study
Stairs lead up to the first floor and the first and second bedrooms with en-suites and stunning extensive views of the surrounding estate and adjoining National Trust land
EPC Band D

OUTGOINGS
Council tax – currently band G
Tax payable for 2024/25 - £3,454.47
Current annual service charge payable - £13,322.16
Ground rent payable - £20 per annum
Sinking Fund contribution - £1,200 per annum

SERVICES
Main water, electricity and drainage are connected
Electric heating
Average broadband speeds advertised within this postcode are up to 73.3 Mbps

SITUATION
Sherborne is a charming village in the Cotswolds, in a peaceful and tranquil location
Village shop, deli and coffee shop, an outreach post office, and Sherborne C of E Primary School
The National Trust’s ‘Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate’, with England’s only surviving 17th Century grandstand
Good selection of shops and amenities for everyday needs in both Northleach (4.5 miles) and Burford (6.5)
Larger centres within easy reach are Cirencester (15.3 miles), Gloucester (24) and Oxford (28.3)

OUTSIDE
Outside, situated in a tranquil setting are beautifully maintained extensive gardens of approx. 12 acres, with herbaceous borders, yew hedging, fruit trees as well as the classic architectural structure of the orangery enhancing the beauty of the estate garden, overlooking the original swimming pool, which has now been converted into an impressive ornamental fish pond
The residents also have full use of the lawned communal gardens, which includes a heated swimming pool, sauna, gym and tennis court, whilst No.1 has the added benefit of its own single garage with power door and separate wood store, with further parking